During the August Troup County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, the school board recognized a plethora of staff members, including six employees who recently earned advanced degrees. Dr. Bakshani, of Hogansville Elementary School, received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from LaGrange College. Bakshani’s dissertation was titled “Professional Learning for Educators in Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices and the Double Empathy Problem to Support Inclusion for Autistic Students.” Gary Jones, of Hogansville Elementary School, received a master's degree in education with a major in elementary education and a STEM endorsement from the University of West Georgia. Kathryn Soto, of Hogansville Elementary School, received an educational specialist degree in curriculum and instruction and a Tier I certification from LaGrange College. Dr. Scott, of Gardner Newman Middle School. received a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from LaGrange College. Scott’s dissertation was titled “Culturally Responsive Teaching for Physical Science Students.” Dr. Giddens, of Troup High School, received his doctorate in curriculum and instruction from LaGrange College. His dissertation was titled “Helping New Teachers Become Long-Term Teachers: Mentorship as a Means to Improve Self-Efficacy in Those New to the Profession.” Dr. Brooks, from the TCSS Technology Department, received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from LaGrange College. Her dissertation was titled “Enhancing…
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