1. Christopher Garrett EDU 650 Teaching Learning and Leading in the 21 st Century

2. About Me I currently reside in Athens, Georgia after moving back from San Diego California. I must say I do miss California a little but glad to be close to my family I currently reside in Athens, Georgia after moving back from San Diego California. I must say I do miss California a little but glad to be close to my family I’m a United States Navy Veteran which is why I ended up in San Diego. I’m a United States Navy Veteran which is why I ended up in San Diego. I obtained my AA in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2011 and completed my BA in Education Studies this past May here at Ashford University. I obtained my AA in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2011 and completed my BA in Education Studies this past May here at Ashford University. I attended public schools while in grade school and one thing that I experienced that changed my life was my French teacher in high school. She is the one that made me realize the true passion for education that I have. I attended public schools while in grade school and one thing that I experienced that changed my life was my French teacher in high school. She is the one that made me realize the true passion for education that I have.

3. Career Goals Currently I have not decided the exact role that I want to play in the educational field. Teaching has always been a passion but after going through so many fantastic courses it is hard to decide. Currently I have not decided the exact role that I want to play in the educational field. Teaching has always been a passion but after going through so many fantastic courses it is hard to decide. One thing that I am very interested in is getting into some type of school administration role for K-12 or possibly teach at a community college. One thing that I am very interested in is getting into some type of school administration role for K-12 or possibly teach at a community college. The possibilities are ENDLESS! The possibilities are ENDLESS!

4. Academic Goals/Work History I feel that a Masters degree is going to help me reach my goals due to the fact it will broaden the knowledge that I have already obtained. I feel that a Masters degree is going to help me reach my goals due to the fact it will broaden the knowledge that I have already obtained. I have worked in higher education in admissions at two different universities. I started my career at Ashford University before moving to UEI College. Since relocating to Georgia I am in the works of moving into admissions here at one of the local universities. I have worked in higher education in admissions at two different universities. I started my career at Ashford University before moving to UEI College. Since relocating to Georgia I am in the works of moving into admissions here at one of the local universities.

5. My Hobbies I am a huge University of Georgia football fan and also love everything that has to do with the University of Georgia. I am a die-hard softball player. I actually play for the American Softball Association (ASA) on a travel team here on the west coast. I am in a different city every weekend. I also love driving, cars, and racing. The picture above is me competing in a stock car race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.

6. Quote “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students” Solomon Ortiz

7. Those Who Know Me Best My family, friends, and coworkers would describe me as someone who is driven, outgoing, and always there to make someone laugh. I am one who will go above and beyond to achieve my goals and do anything in my power to give people what they need. I look forward to working with each and every one of you in this class. GOOD LUCK!