Education grad named Teacher of the Year thanks Polk State for “all they invested in me”
Heather Kunze says she wanted to be a teacher as long as she could remember, but it wasn’t until her thirties that she “finally decided to buckle down and do this for myself – for…
Polk State Education student named Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary
Julia Barrett is wowing professionals in the field of education before she even has her degree in hand. She was named School-Related Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary, where she serves as a…
Polk State graduate named Teacher of the Year driven by upbringing in foster care
Ashley Ray was inspired to become a teacher to give back to students like her and her siblings who grew up in foster care and became adopted brothers and sisters. Ray was named Teacher of…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Polk State is a family affair for the Andersons, who will celebrate graduation on May 2
Most study groups meet in the library or at a local café, but the Andersons can study in the comfort of their own home because mom, dad, and daughter are all enrolled at Polk State…
Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus
Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…
Polk State Education student has “Eye-Opening Experience” from field study published in newsletter
As Carmen Billante prepares to graduate from Polk State College later this year with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, there has been more than one incident that has guided her path. The latest…
Eagles Talk Career Discussion: Graduates across industries share experiences with students
Polk State College’s eight pathways provide students with detailed program maps that outline their courses from their first class to graduation, but sometimes, it’s helpful to get a firsthand account from those who have made…
Polk State Education grad fast-tracks career with dual enrollment & bachelor’s degree
Sofia Molina has returned to the site where she was once a kindergarten student at then-Kingsford Elementary to teach kindergarten at what is now Willow Oak School in Mulberry. Molina received a Fancelli Family Future…
Polk State Education grad finds ‘home’ where she interned at Chain of Lakes Elementary
Returning to school after nearly a decade with a family and a full-time job can be scary. Kimberly McBride added that the scariest part is wondering whether one will achieve their career goals after graduation.…