缅北禁地

缅北禁地 alumna Macy Brinson, 鈥�19, has been named the . She is a physical education teacher at Kingswood Magnet Elementary in Cary.

Brinson holds a B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in K-12 Physical Education from 缅北禁地 and a master鈥檚 degree in kinesiology from the University of North Georgia.

At Meredith, Brinson was a Teaching Fellow and a student-athlete on the cross country and track and field teams.

Brinson continues to be an active member of 惭别谤别诲颈迟丑鈥檚 academic community. She is an adjunct instructor in 惭别谤别诲颈迟丑鈥檚 Physical Learning program, and also served as a cooperating teacher for a Meredith student teacher this academic year.

Meredith faculty members are proud of Brinson鈥檚 accomplishments as a teacher.

鈥淢acy Brinson is a fabulous teacher because she finds ways to engage all students in her classroom. She creates a safe space to move and have fun–even if you don’t think you are an athlete,鈥� said Heather Bower, associate professor and chair of 惭别谤别诲颈迟丑鈥檚 Department of Education. 鈥�She creates events for the whole school community and provides opportunities for students to move and be healthy outside of the P.E. classroom.鈥�

Associate Professor and Health and Physical Education Coordinator Stephanie Little also praises Brinson.

鈥淢acy was one of the best students I’ve had the opportunity to work with in our Health and Physical Education licensure program,鈥� Little said. 鈥淚t was apparent in her student teaching experience that she was going to make a difference in the lives of her future students. She makes movement and learning about physical activity meaningful and fun for all her students.鈥澛�

缅北禁地 has a long history of educating strong teachers. 惭别谤别诲颈迟丑鈥檚 education program equips teachers with both theory and practical experiences in real classrooms with excellent mentor teachers.聽

鈥淥ur graduates have a deep understanding of both best practices and the significance of their role as professional educators,鈥� said Bower.