The Atlanta Education Meetup Group

"Hello, my name is Shenika. I am currently a grad student working to receive a master's in education. I would like to meet other teachers and discuss the current state of education in America."

"Hello! I am a teacher of the deaf and I am here to meet people interested in discussing education. I am currently working on my PhD in Ed. Leadership. I am rethinking that field because I want to stay in the classroom a few more years for research. "

"Hello I recently re-located from Boston, Massachusetts and I have a solid background as an educator and mentor. I am seeking employment but would also like to get to know some fellow educators to find out what type of opportunites are out there. Ne"

"Hello, I'm here because I believe that the education system needs reform. I don't think that the current system is feasible for the rapidly changing world. I hate how things are done for the sake of credentials instead of learning. "

"I fear for America's future. My ten-year-old nephew recently told me he didn't need to fix the spelling errors in his Science homework because his teacher can't deduct points for spelling unless it's a Language Arts assignment. "

"Hi, I'm John. I'm a self proclaimed geek & freethinker with many interests including; Computers & Technology, Audio Production, New Media, Marketing & PR, Podcasting, Social Networking, Web Development, Film, and Blogging. Hope to see you around!"

"Hi! I'm a teacher/counselor moving to Atlanta in the next few months (from Tokyo) to work for the public schools."

"Hi...interested in networking"

"I am an instructor of Law/writer/professio nal drummer/composer. Many talents, but above all, I am good at what I do, and end up in the role of the teacher. Because of that, education is a field I fell into after law school. Networking is key!!!!"

"Hi LB, Great minds think alike. Look forward to meeting with you at some of the meetup events."

"I am an elementary teacher and interested in discussing and learning about various aspects of the education system."

"I am currently an educational advocate working with parents of special needs students as the parents navigate the IEP terrain. I currently have my Ed.S. in educational leadership and have sent in my prospectus for my Dissertation."

"I am a special education teacher and I'm in the process of completing my master's in curriculum/instructi on/reading. "

"Hello fellow teachers, I am a teacher in the process of completing my masters degree in Special education. I am considering relocating to Atlanta with my family and would like information on the school system in Atlanta. If you can give me info"

"I know that it only takes a few changes to make a world of difference."

"I am an advocate for all students to have equal access to higher education opportunities. My non-profit provides guidance & support to students as they prepare, enroll & graduate from college. Visit www.firstscholars.or g"