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For IMMEDIATE Release July 16, 2009
Kim Jacobs
JACOBS
WILL PURSUE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE AT ABAC
TIFTON—Kim Jacobs will receive her associate degree
in early childhood education this summer from
Jacobs is
going to stay on the Tifton campus of ABAC and earn her bachelor’s degree in
early childhood education through a program that is partnered between ABAC and
“I like
the atmosphere and the student-to-instructor ratio,” Jacobs said. “It’s a small campus that offers big
opportunities.”
Another
trait of ABAC that cemented Jacobs’ decision to stay is that the faculty and
staff at ABAC know students by name and are willing to go the extra mile to
help.
“While at ABAC I have grown to be a very
ambitious, goal oriented woman, who strives for success,” Jacobs said.
“ABAC has given me the strength to strive for the goals I would like to
achieve in life.”
Her choice
to pursue a career in education came after finishing an apprenticeship in the
school system.
“After
working in the apprenticeship, it just seemed to fit. I love working with kids
and I want to be able to witness a child’s weaknesses turn into strengths,”
said Jacobs.
Jacobs has
a busy extracurricular schedule when she’s not hitting the books. She has
served as an ABAC Ambassador, is a member of the Student Professional
Association of Georgia Educators, is active in leadership learning communities,
and serves as an orientation leader for the college’s registration days.
In her
free time she likes to hang out with her friends and help out with other ABAC
clubs and organizations. She is the recipient of a number of scholarships
including the GAE Scholarship, the Decatur County Retired Teachers Scholarship,
and an NAACP scholarship.
When she
attains her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, she plans to teach
for a year before starting on her master’s degree.
“I want to
get my feet wet and gain the experience needed to be a well-rounded educator,”
said Jacobs. “Ideally, my target grade levels would be fourth and fifth grades,
and I would love to stick near the coast, teaching somewhere in the
The
deadline for applications for the fall term at ABAC is Aug. 1. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 17.
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