1media/map.jpg2017-12-16T08:36:21-08:00Morgan Garland39Portfolioimage_header2018-05-07T13:48:09-07:00Morgan Garland is a Master of Science in Education (MSE) student at Arkansas State University (ASU). After graduating from ASU with her Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) degree in 2014 she began teaching high school civics, economics, psychology, and pre-AP world history at Harrisburg High School. While at Harrisburg, Garland led her students in advocating against a proposed book censorship and was recognized by the Zinn Education Project for her leadership and advocacy within the classroom. In 2018 Garland was awarded a James Madison Fellowship through the James Madison Memorial Foundation, funded by Congress. Garland is 1 of 53 fellows to be selected nationally for the 2018 year. This fellowship is awarded to educators dedicated to teaching constitutional history and keeping the legacy of our founding fathers relevant and applicable. Through the fellowship, Garland will spend four weeks studying constitutional history at Georgetown University during the summer of 2018.
Education Arkansas State University
Master of Science in Education in Social Science- In progress
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education- Dec. 2015
License
Arkansas State Department of Education, Social Studies, grades 7-12
Teaching Experience
High School Civics/Economics/Pre-AP World History Teacher, 9th grade, Harrisburg High School, Jan. 2016-Aug.2017
Teaching Internship, 9th grade Economics, Valley View Junior High, Aug. 2015-Dec. 2015
Field 2- Sociology, 11th grade Sociology, Jonesboro High School
Field 1- 1st grade, Harrisburg Elementary School
Substitute, Fall 2012, Nettleton School District
Academic Honors and Scholarships
James Madison Memorial Fellowship-2018
Zinn Education Project Award-2017
Chancellor’s List, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
Dean’s List, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Leadership Scholarship-Bryant Chamber of Commerce
Leadership and Community Involvement
Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society - Historian
After School Running Program, Harrisburg High School
Sophomore Class Sponsor, Harrisburg High School
Assistant Quiz Bowl Coach, Harrisburg High School
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority - Member
Arkansas State University Cheerleader
Jonesboro Care Center; non-profit organization, volunteer