GATAPP® Teacher-Candidate Testimonials

• Sharon Turman, 7th-grade math teacher, Thomson Middle School, Thomson.
  Former career: Accountant.

  
  
  "I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of children. This is my hometown and I am so proud to be teaching here. I took a pay cut when I moved from the business world to the classroom, but I have never regretted my choice. This whole experience has made me a better person."

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• Ed Averett, High school language arts and debate teacher, Glascock County Consolidated School, Gibson
  Former career: Graduated as a classical culture major from the University of Georgia in 1996 and worked various jobs.

  
  "Teaching has been in the back of my mind for awhile, but GATAPP® helped me make the commitment. You have this incredible support team and are assigned a mentor at your school. You get to find out on-the-job if this is the right career for you."

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• Leigh Masco, 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, Charles Ellis Elementary, Savannah.
  Former career: Full-time mother of four daughters.

  
  "We have lived all over the country and I had looked into many teasher preparation programs, but all of them required me to go back and get a bachelor's degree. I already had two degrees and didn't want to spend the time and money on another. GATAPP® allowed me to teach during the day and go to school at night. This is challenging, but if you know in your heart that you want to be a teacher, GATAPP® is the way to go. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to teach every day."

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