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The Clemson University College of Education is a transformative leader in improving education. Also located here are the Charles H.

The Clemson University College of Education is centered Clemson’s historic Tillman Hall. Our programs enroll some 600 undergraduate and 600 graduate students. The College of Education trains teachers, counselors and leaders for P–12 schools, prepares counselors for community practice and higher education, and prepares training and development specialists for business and industry. We are nationall

y accredited by the State of South Carolina, NCATE (recently merged with TEAC to become CAEP), and CACREP. Our teacher preparation programs, literacy, and principal and superintendency educational leadership programs are nationally recognized by their specialized professional association standards. Our candidate performance is strong and we are committed to our conceptual framework. We embrace a commitment to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and providing all with diverse experiences within our programs. Housed in the College of Education is the nationally acclaimed Call Me MISTER® program. Houston Center for the Study of Black Experience in Education, and the S.C. Centers of Excellence for Digital Media and Learning and the S.C. Centers of Excellence for Inquiry in Mathematics and Science.

05/30/2026

Molly Yonkers ’26, counselor education/student affairs, received the 2026 Palmetto Award for Outstanding Graduate Professional at the NASPA-SC Annual Drive-In Conference. The award recognizes graduate professionals for significant campus contributions, academic achievement and leadership at their institutions. Yonkers was recently hired as assistant director for community engagement in the Gantt Center for Student Experience at Clemson University.

05/29/2026

Tony Cawthon received the Outstanding Service as HESA Faculty Award from NASPA South Carolina. The award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate consistent excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students in higher education and student affairs programs across South Carolina colleges and universities. Recipients are recognized for scholarly achievement, collaboration with students on publications and presentations, and mentorship of students entering the profession.

05/28/2026

Grace Miller ’25, counselor education/student affairs, received the Vice President Award for Excellence from the Division of Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University. The award recognizes an individual who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the campus community and students’ lives while demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to the profession and Division of Student Affairs. Miller serves as assistant director of fraternity and sorority life.

05/27/2026

Today, we welcome Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., as the next president of Clemson University.

As we continue building on Clemson’s legacy of excellence, President-Elect Guskiewicz will help lead the University into its next chapter focused on student success, innovation and impact.

Please join us in welcoming President-Elect Guskiewicz and his family to the Clemson Family.

05/26/2026

Victoria Goetzinger ’22, counselor education/student affairs, received the Rising Star Award from the UNC Carolina Career Community “C3” Conference. The award recognizes an early-career career services professional who demonstrates strong leadership potential and innovative contributions to the profession and the UNC-Chapel Hill community. Goetzinger serves as assistant director of employer engagement. Congrats, Victoria!

05/19/2026

Learning Sciences Ph.D. student Verdah Rehan has been awarded the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) of $10,000 for the 2026–2027 academic year. The IPS is awarded by P.E.O. International, a global philanthropic organization, founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan University, that supports women’s education through scholarships and grants. The IPS is a competitive, need-based award for international women pursuing graduate study in the United States or Canada. It recognizes students with strong academic commitment and work that connects education, research and community engagement. Congratulations, Verdah!

05/18/2026

On Friday, the College of Education celebrated its University Supervisors, who provide great support and mentorship to student teachers. Thanks to all who attended and all who help to make our partnerships across the state and with schools so effective!

05/16/2026

Meghan Edwards-Bowyer, one of our third-year doctoral students in special education, was awarded First Prize at the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Kaleidoscope Student Poster Award at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention. Congrats, Meghan!

05/15/2026

This week, we are celebrating all our cooperating teachers and recognizing those we visited last week during Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, we recognize Kate Durham, Jonathan Davis and Laura McMillan!

As she wraps up her 11th year of teaching, Kate Durham of Ravenel Elementary says one of her favorite parts of mentoring Clemson student teachers is watching their growth from fall to spring and sharing lessons learned beyond the textbook. She praised Lucy Lee for going above and beyond to support teachers in training.

Jonathan Davis of Easley High School hosted his first Clemson student teacher this year. He praised the strong support from Clemson faculty and said building a positive, collaborative relationship with student teacher Sarah Dennis made the experience especially meaningful. Davis added that he would highly recommend Clemson student teachers for their willingness to jump in and give their best effort.

Laura McMillen of Powdersville High School hosted her first Clemson student teacher this year. She said the experience highlighted the collaborative nature of teaching through shared resources, reflection and community-building traditions. McMillen also praised Clemson’s College of Education for preparing future educators and providing strong support throughout the student teaching experience.

05/14/2026

This week, we are celebrating all our cooperating teachers and recognizing those we visited last week during Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, we recognize Caitlyn Farthing, Bethany Johnson and Carolyn Vaughan!

After nine years in education and two years hosting Clemson student teachers, Caitlyn Farthing of Monaview Elementary says watching future educators grow in confidence and transition from student to teacher is one of the most rewarding parts of mentoring. She added that the relationships built among teachers and Clemson students help make each day in the profession meaningful.

Bethany Johnson of Pickens High School says her favorite part of hosting Clemson student teachers is watching them learn and grow in the classroom. She added that mentoring is a shared learning experience and appreciates the students’ dedication to becoming the best educators they can be.

Carolyn Vaughan teaches fifth grade at Sara Collins Elementary. Now in her 23rd year of teaching, Vaughan says hosting Clemson student teachers has been a rewarding experience. In her second year mentoring Clemson students, she praised student teacher Katelyn Castaneda for her passion, creativity and dedication to designing meaningful, challenging lessons that inspired students in the classroom.

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https://clemson.edu/education

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