For several years, we have proudly partnered with the Golden Isles College & Career Academy and the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce to support an educator externship program. This initiative offers teachers a unique professional development opportunity to explore in-demand careers within our community and integrate their learnings into their lesson plans.
This year, we are thrilled to announce that the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) will be joining our program, with one of their educators participating in this invaluable experience.
The Connect Glynn Educator Externship Academy allows educators to observe and interact with local companies, gaining real-world industry experience from major employers in Glynn County. This fall, approximately 29 educators, including four from McIntosh County Schools, will spend three full working days onsite at various local businesses. These businesses include:
- Jekyll Island Authority
- King and Prince Seafood
- Okefenoke Rural EMC
- Sea Island
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
- Southeast Georgia Health System
The 2024 Connect Glynn externs include:
- Michelle Pitchford, Brunswick High;
- Courténay Miller, Glynn Learning Center;
- Missy Loper, Satilla Marsh Elementary;
- Katy Ginn, St. Simons Elementary;
- Taylor Lutz, College of Coastal Georgia;
- Alisha Durant, McIntosh County Academy;
- April Howell, Jane Macon Middle;
- Lisa Massa, Todd Grant Elementary;
- Ashli Crosby, Jane Macon Middle;
- Nick Grymes, Glynn Middle;
- Jane Youngblood, Golden Isles College and Career Academy;
- Linda Reece, Goodyear Elementary;
- Amanda Matheson, McIntosh County Academy;
- Ana Strafford, Jane Macon Middle;
- Alaina Kelly, Glyndale Elementary;
- Mickey Kirkland, Golden Isles Elementary;
- Hailey Rojas, GCSS Social Worker;
- Jeffery DesDune, Risley Middle;
- Robin Hunter, C.B. Greer Elementary;
- Aleta Taylor-Owens, Burroughs-Molette Elementary;
- Erin Judkins, Needwood Middle;
- Lannon Ramirez, Satilla Marsh Elementary;
- Shannan Benner, Sterling Elementary;
- Adam Winkler, Glynn Academy;
- Brend Galbreath, McIntosh County Middle;
- Buffi Baltz, Glynn Academy;
- Chad Estep, Golden Isles College and Career Academy;
- Yolanda Coleman, Oglethorpe Point Elementary; and
- Mary E. Davis, Altama Elementary.
During this program, businesses will provide teachers with hands-on experience and the opportunity to observe various business techniques and processes firsthand.