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Education major student teaches, leads organization

Grad 2015.Charles King-h.env
Charles King

At UGA, students aren’t limited to learning inside the classroom. One graduating student shares how his hands-on learning experience impacted his UGA academic experience and his life. 

Charles King
B.A. in Middle School Education
Black Male Leadership Society and student teacher

“Being a part of both of these experiences has helped me to think more about myself and my relationship with others and the community around me. They’ve pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and to work on behalf of not only myself, but those that I’m representing as well.”

What’s next: Teaching sixth-grade English at KIPP WAYS Academy in Atlanta as a Teach for America Corps member

Read Charles’ entire story at commencement.uga.edu/2015.