Ed.S. Application Packet - Piedmont College

Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your request for an application to Graduate Studies at Piedmont College.
We are proud of the degrees that we offer and are looking forward to your participation in
the Education Specialist degree.
Enclosed in this application packet are the materials that you will need to complete your
application file. The application requirements are listed on a separate sheet in the packet.
Use the sheet as a checklist as you gather the documents you need to submit to Graduate
Admissions.
When you request reference letters, have them sent by the referee directly to Graduate
Studies at Piedmont College, P.O. Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535. When you receive an
official transcript from a registrar, do not open it. If you open a sealed transcript, it will
be invalid for use in your file and you will be required to provide another one.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, please do not hesitate to call the
Office of Graduate Admissions at 1-800-277-7020 ext. 1118, or email the office at
grad@piedmont.edu.
Welcome to Piedmont College!
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Cox
Director of Graduate Admissions

APPLICATION DEADLINES
For Completed Graduate Applications
Carefully review the following information for degree and location. Please submit your
application as soon as possible, and it is very important that you complete your
application file before the deadline.
Campus Locations: Athens & Demorest
MAT, MA, Certification Only, MBA and Non-Degree applications:
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Fall Semester
December 1 st
April 15 th
July 1 st
Athens & Demorest Education Specialist: April 1 st
(Starts Summer Semester Only)
Athens & Demorest Education Doctorate: April 1 st
(Starts Summer Semester Only)
Cohort Locations
Summer 2012 Cohorts
Application Deadline – Contact Graduate Admissions
Bartow EDS & MA
Buford City MA
Gwinnett EDS & MA
Paulding EDS & MA
Union MA
Fall 2012 Cohorts
Application Deadline - May 1, 2012
Athens MA
Gwinnett SPED MA
Atlanta City EDS (June 1, 2012) Hall EDS
Barrow EDS & MA Henry EDS (May 15, 2012)
Bremen EDS & MA
Jackson EDS & MA
Cherokee EDS & MA (May 15, 2012) Murray EDS & MA (May 15)
Dawson EDS
Pickens EDS
Elbert EDS & MA
Union EDS
Forsyth MA
Walton EDS & MA
Gwinnett EDS & MA
4/26/2012 Application deadlines may be changed at the discretion of Piedmont College.

Application Checklist for Education Specialist Program
Thank you for your interest in the Ed.S. program at Piedmont College. Listed below are the
requirements for the application process. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate
to contact Graduate Admissions.
Eligibility for application requires a master’s degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
from a regionally accredited college or university, a current clear, renewable level 5 T or S
certificate and two or more years of verified successful teaching experience at a public or a
private school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or the
Georgia Accrediting Commission Inc. (GAC) at the Accredited With Quality (AWQ) or
Accredited (ACC) level. Please note: This program is technology intensive and candidates must
possess appropriate skills in order to be successful.
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Completed Graduate Admissions Application
Copy of your current clear, renewable level 5 T or S certificate
Final, Official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university
awarding your master’s degree. This must be submitted in a sealed envelope sent
from the registrar’s office. (Piedmont College transcripts are on file.)
Three professional references using our online professional reference system
(www.piedmont.edu/gradrefs), one each from
1) Supervising administrator
2) Former professor or instructor
3) Professional colleague
Photocopies of your two most recent annual evaluations. Classroom observations
are not acceptable. These must verify two years of satisfactory experience in
accredited public or private schools. (This can be completed with the online
reference system.)
Letter of Intent
Professional Activities Resume
Score report from the GRE General Test or Miller Analogies Test. Note: If you
earned your master’s degree from Piedmont College you are exempt from the test
score requirement.
Personal Affirmation Form
2/22/2012

The Specialist and Doctorate Program Admissions
Letter of Intent
The letter should be concise and grammatically correct, addressing the
following:
What is your purpose for seeking an advanced degree.
What past experiences qualify you to pursue the Ed.S. or Ed.D. degree
Also indicate your ability to succeed in an advanced degree program.
What goals for your career with the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program enhance
The Specialist and Doctorate Program Admissions
Professional Activities Resume
Resume should include the following:
Your education
Your educational employment
Your certification
Your educational professional memberships
Your scholarly activities
Your educational committee involvement
Awards you have received
2/22/2012

Applicant Name:
Piedmont College School of Education
Personal Affirmation
Education Major:
2-9-2011
The School of Education at Piedmont College and The Georgia Professional Standards Commission believe that teachers should be held to the highest moral
standards and code of ethics. The School of Education maintains the right to deny admission to the program for good cause, after an investigation is held and a
notice and hearing are provided to the applicant. Any one of the following may be considered good cause for denial of admission.
Enter a truthful "Yes" or "No" response to each of the following questions. All questions must have a response. DO NOT include matters that the
PSC has investigated or is currently investigating.
1. Have you ever had an adverse action (i.e. warning, reprimand, suspension, revocation, denial, voluntary surrender, disbarment) taken
against a professional certificate, license or permit issued by an agency OTHER THAN the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission
2. Are you currently the subject of an investigation involving a violation of a profession’s laws, rules, standards or Code of Ethics by an agency
OTHER THAN the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
3. Have you ever received a less than honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services
4. Have you ever left an employment position (retired, resigned, been dismissed, terminated, non-renewed or otherwise) while under
investigation
5. Are you currently the subject of an investigation involving sexual misconduct or physical harm to a child
6. Are you the subject of a pending investigation involving a criminal act
7. For any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, have you ever:
1. Pled guilty; 5. Been granted first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt;
2. Entered a plea of nolo contendere; 6. Participated in a pre-trial diversion program;
3. Been found guilty; 7. Been found not guilty by reason of insanity; or
4. Pled guilty to a lesser offense; 8. Been placed under a court order whereby an adjudication or
sentence was withheld
8. Have you ever been convicted, or pled to a lesser offense for any sexual offense
9. Have you been convicted of a drug offense (felony or misdemeanor) after July 1, 2008, while holding any professional certificate, license or
permit
I affirm that there is nothing in my personal history that would prevent me from being qualified for the teaching profession. I understand that upon
employment in a Georgia school a complete background check will be run, including a fingerprint check.
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
If you have answered yes to any question above, attach to this form a written explanation of the event in a sealed envelope addressed to Dr. Bob Cummings.
Next, contact Dr. Cummings at 706-778-8500, ext. 1201 for an appointment and more information concerning your eligibility for a teaching certificate.
Moral Turpitude
Crimes involving moral turpitude:
Fraud or false pretenses in obtaining something of value
Larceny or a misdemeanor theft by taking
Larceny after trust
Murder
Soliciting for prostitutes
Voluntary manslaughter
Sale of narcotics or other illegal drugs
Pattern of failure to file federal tax returns
Criminal Issuance of a bad check
Making a false report of a crime
Crimes NOT involving moral turpitude:
Public drunkenness
Driving under the influence
Carrying a concealed weapon
Unlawful sale of liquor
Simple Battery and Simple Assault
Misdemeanor criminal trespass
Child abandonment
Misdemeanor offense of escape
Obstruction of a law enforcement officer (Misd.)
Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana

School of Education
Education Specialist Degree
in Teacher Leadership
Ed.S.
Summer 2012
Courses and Curriculum Focus of the Ed.S. degree
The Education Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership is designed to:
Develop distinguished contributing teachers as instructional leaders, mentors, and models
Develop teachers who will provide students with the best and most appropriate education possible
through continuous school improvement
THIS IS A DEGREE PROGRAM. COMPLETION OF THE SACS APPROVED ED.S. DEGREE
QUALIFIES THE GRADUATE TO UPGRADE THEIR CURRENT STATE OF GEORGIA LEVEL-5
CERTIFICATE TO A LEVEL-6. This is NOT an Administrative Leadership Certification program.
Program Focus
1. Teaching and Learning
Historical Foundations
School Improvement and Curriculum Design
Field-based research
Teacher Leadership
2. SPCLO Log
3. School Improvement Projects
Required Program of Study: 30 semester hours total
EDS 800 Program Orientation and Portfolio (two semester hours)
EDS 801 Scholarly Writing (one semester hour)
EDS 810 Contemporary Issues In Education
EDS 811 Curriculum Design and School Improvement
EDS 820 Research I-- Methodologies of Research
EDS 821 Research II--Relationship of Research to Practice
EDS 861 Data Driven Decision Making
EDS 877 Facilitating Communication in the Contemporary School
EDS 812 Teacher Leadership
EDS 842 Advanced Critical Thinking
And one of these options:
EDL 860 Educational Law and Ethics
EDS 840. Advanced Classroom Technology
For your information:
No transfer courses are accepted into this degree.
The program typically takes four semesters to complete.
2/7/2012

How to Apply to the Ed.S. degree program:
1. Applicant must have a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.5
GPA.
2. Applicant must have a current valid teaching certificate.
3. Applicant must have document two years of successful, teaching experience.
Ed.S. Application criteria: Required documents
1. Completed Graduate Application (online application available at www.piedmont.edu/gradapply)
2. Three professional references using our online professional reference system
(www.piedmont.edu/gradrefs) from:
a. Supervising administrator
b. Former professor or instructor
c. Professional Colleague
3. Final, Official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university awarding your
master’s degree. This must be submitted in a sealed envelope sent from the registrar’s office.
(Piedmont College transcripts are on file.)
4. Copy of your current clear, renewable level 5 T or S certificate
5. Personal Affirmation Form
6. Letter of Intent stating in a concise and grammatically correct manner your purpose for applying
to the Ed. S. degree. (included with online application)
7. Professional Activities Resume (included with online application)
8. Verification of Professional Experience by submitting the most recent two years annual
evaluations. (This can be completed using our online reference system.)
9. Score from the Miller Analogies Test or the GRE General Test. Note: If you earned your
master’s degree from Piedmont College you are exempt from the test score requirement.
Tuition: Cost of this program is currently $407 per semester hour ($427 effective fall semester
2012). This does not include textbooks or graduation fee. Financial aid and payment plan options
are available through the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Office. Call 1-800-277-7020 to
inquire about these options.
We look forward to receiving your application for the
Education Specialist program.
For more information, contact Graduate Studies
1-800-277-7020 extensions 1118, 1183 or 1181.
Or find us on the web at
www.piedmont.edu
2/7/2012

GRADUATE STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
and
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WHOSE PRIMARY LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in Graduate Studies at Piedmont College. We welcome you and want to be of service during the
admissions process.
You will need the following information to complete your self-managed admissions portfolio:
1. Completed application with signature.
2. All official, final, and sealed transcripts from colleges that you have attended. Transcripts from foreign schools must be
received by Piedmont College in English. Applicants must obtain an evaluation utilizing the services of an acceptable
evaluating service such as:
World Education Services, Inc. Education Credentials Evaluators, Inc. Josef Silny & Associates
P.O. Box 745 P.O. Box 17499 7101 SW 102 Avenue
Old Chelsea Station Milwaukee, WI 53217 Miami, FL 33173
New York, NY 10113-0745 www.ece.org www.jsilny.com/foreign.html
www.wes.org
3. Other admissions test score if required by the degree. Check the catalog for degree requirements.
4. All applicants whose primary language is other than English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (or computer-based
equivalent score of 213 or internet-based equivalent score of 79). Non-U.S. citizens (and immediate family members) who
are members of allied military forces or civilian agencies who make application to Piedmont College are exempt from
TOEFL Scores, provided their proficiency in English is certified in writing by an appropriate U.S. military official.
5. Three professional references submitted on Piedmont College reference forms
6. Other documents as required by the graduate degree for which you are applying.
7. International students must submit a financial statement showing sufficient availability of funds and the source of these
funds for one year of graduate studies. Before an I-20 can be issued for an admitted international student, the student must
place on account with the College an amount equal to the first year’s tuition, room and board, book charges and funds for
return air fare to his/her home country.
8. All tuition and fees must be paid in U.S. dollars at the beginning of each semester.
If you have any questions about Piedmont College, please call at 1-800-277-7020 or email us at grad@piedmont.edu. You can
find us on the web at http://www.piedmont.edu.
Again, thank you for choosing Piedmont College.
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Cox
Director of Graduate Admissions
01/24/11

Graduate Admissions Testing Information
Ed.D.:
MAT, MA or Ed.S. :
MBA degree:
GRE General Test
Miller Analogies Test or GRE General Test
GRE General Test or GMAT
Suggestions and information from Piedmont College Graduate Admissions:
1. Which test should I choose
It is your choice. Please note that the GMAT test score is an option for MBA
applicants only. Contact the appropriate testing centers listed on this sheet for
information about test fees and registration information. Testing fees, procedures for
test registration and schedules for testing vary widely. Depending on your personal
schedule, you may choose to take the most convenient test time, date, and cost.
2. I am nervous about taking an admissions test. What advice do you give to
prepare for the test
Choose the format for the test that is best for you. If you are not comfortable with
computer-based testing, choose to take a paper-pencil version of the test. Some
testing centers offer a choice. Contact the testing center for information about these
options. Prepare for the test several weeks in advance, if possible. Buy a test
preparation book at any large book store, and/or check the internet for testpreparation
materials. Take time to become familiar with the test design, format and
scoring.
3. I have been out of school for a long time. What test is best for me
If you have been out of school several years and are not familiar with college
mathematics, you may be more comfortable taking the Miller Analogies Test. This
test draws from many content areas including mathematics, but depends on your
ability to analyze the various patterns of analogies. There are no penalties for
guessing.
4. I plan to apply for the MBA degree. Should I take the GMAT test
The GMAT test is primarily used as a test for entering advance degrees in business.
If your undergraduate major was a business field and you have been working in
business since you graduated, the GMAT is an appropriate choice as an admissions
test to the MBA degree. However, GRE General Test is also acceptable. If your
background is in a field other than business, you should consider the GRE General
Test for admissions purposes.
5. If I need to have a test score in a hurry, what should I do
Official test score reports take two to four weeks to be delivered to the schools you
choose. However, if you take a computer-based test, you will receive an instant,
unofficial test score. Your admissions office may accept that instant score pending
the receipt of the official test score report. Contact your admissions office to inquire
acceptability requirements. Paper-pencil test formats do not offer instant test score
results.

Selected North Georgia Testing Centers
GRE
Athens University of Georgia (706) 542-8378 Computer
Atlanta Prometric Testing Center-Parklake Dr. (770) 493-6743 Computer
Atlanta Prometric Testing Center-Peachtree-Dunwoody (770) 394-2330 Computer
Atlanta Georgia State University (404) 651-3816 Computer
Marietta Prometric Testing Center (770) 980-1117 Computer
Miller Analogies Test
Athens University of Georgia (706) 542-3183 Computer
Atlanta Georgia State University (404) 413-1739 Computer
Carrollton University of West Georgia (678) 839-6435 Comp/Paper
Dahlonega North Georgia C&SU (706) 867-2857 Computer
Gainesville Brenau University (770) 534-6220 Paper
Lawrenceville Georgia Gwinnett College (678) 407-5322 Computer
Marietta Shorter College (678) 260-3600 Paper
Mt. Berry Berry College (706) 236-1718 Paper
Piedmont College in Demorest and Athens (706) 776-0118 Computer
Piedmont College Miller Analogies Test Dates: 2012
Athens Campus
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
Demorest Campus
January 10
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 8
June 5
GMAT
**Please visit www.gmat.org to locate testing centers and to register for the test**
Score Recipient Codes for test scores to be sent to Piedmont College:
GRE: Piedmont College Score Recipient Code 5537
Miller Analogies Test: Piedmont College Score Recipient Code 1641
Websites for additional information:
GMAT: www.gmat.org Miller Analogies Test: www.milleranalogies.com
GRE: www.gre.org

GRADUATE & EDUCATION SPECIALIST TUITION CHARGES
Summer 2012: Tuition rate per semester hour - $407
Fall 2012/Spring 2013: Tuition rate per semester hour - $427
Financial Payment Options for Graduate & Education Specialist Students:
1. Student Loans: Graduate students attending at least half-time (5 hrs) and seeking a
Masters Degree or Education Specialist may be eligible for federal student loans.
To Apply:
a. To receive loans for Summer 2012: Complete a 2011/12 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov) ---Use 2010 taxes
b. To receive loans for Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013: Complete a
2012/2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov) ---Use
2011 taxes
c. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually.
Students may renew their FAFSA after January 1 st of each year.
d. The Financial Aid Office strives to keep loan amounts to a minimum. Student loans must
be repaid after graduation or a break in enrollment; therefore, loans will be awarded for
tuition only. If additional loan money is needed for books, living expenses, and/or
transportation, please submit your request in writing on your award letter.
2. Student Payment Options: If a student selects one of these options (rather than taking
out a student loan) he/she will work directly with the Business Office. No contact with
the Financial Aid Office is required.
a. Payment Plan: Piedmont Payment Plan (PPP) is available and the tuition balance is
divided into monthly payments each semester. Fee for PPP is $40 per semester for
fall and spring. There is no fee for summer semester. Please see more information
online at www.piedmont.edu by going to the Business Office webpage.
b. Paying in full: Students, who wish to pay their balance in full, must do so before the
start of the semester. We follow the academic calendar for dates; therefore, please
refer to the academic calendar to see when the semester begins.
c. Methods of Payment: Cash, Check or Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover &
American Express). Online payments: www.piedmont.edu. Checks: Attention
Business Office, P.O. Box 10, Demorest, Georgia 30535.
For more information, please call the Financial Aid Office at (706) 776-
0114 or the Business Office at (706) 776-0101.

Financial Aid Information for Graduate Students
Procedures for Obtaining Financial Aid
Please follow the steps below to obtain student loans.
STEP 1: Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
STEP 2: Complete Entrance Counseling
STEP 3: Complete a Master Promissory Note
STEP 4: Complete the Graduate Award Letter
STEP 1:
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• To apply for student loans, complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• This application must be completed annually. (Directions on back side)
STEP 2: Complete Entrance Counseling
• Go to www.studentloans.gov and select the link for “Entrance & Exit Counseling”
• The Entrance Counseling needs to be completed only once while at Piedmont, unless you are starting new
program or degree.
STEP 3: Complete a Master Promissory Note
• Go to www.studentloans.gov, select Complete New MPN for student loans, and choose the
“Subsidized/Unsubsidized” option (not the “Graduate Plus”).
• The Promissory Note needs to be completed only once, not annually.
STEP 4: Complete the Graduate Award Letter
• Go to www.piedmont.edu. Select the link for Current Students, then select Financial Aid, and download the
“Graduate Award letter.”
• Read carefully, complete, and return to Financial Aid via fax (706-778-0708) or mail (Financial Aid, P.O.
Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535).
What happens next
• After the Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA information from the U.S. Department of Education and
your award letter, the loan type and amount for which you are eligible will be calculated.
• You will receive an email notifying you of your loan types and loan amounts.
• When you have completed all the requirements, your financial aid will be approved.
• The loan funds will be sent directly to the school mid-semester.
• Refund checks are mailed to students beginning mid-semester.
QUESTIONS: Contact the Financial Aid Office at gradaid@piedmont.edu or r call 706-776-0114 or
TO RESOLVE APPLICATION OR TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL:
FAFSA: 1-800-4-FED-AID
MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE or ENTRANCE COUNSELING: 1-800-848-0979
Graduate Financial Aid Options Revised 1.18.11

COMPLETING THE FAFSA
1. Request a Pin: Go to the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and request a PIN number by clicking the
link to the PIN Site.
2. Complete your FAFSA and sign it using your PIN at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
a. Application Terms:
Application Terms FAFSA Year Tax Year
Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 2011 2010-2011 2009
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012 2011-2012 2010
b. Piedmont’s Federal School Code is 001588.
3. Review your Student Aid Report: A copy of your submitted FAFSA, called a “Student Aid Report”
(SAR), will be emailed to you. Review and make any necessary corrections at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
4. Allow for processing time: Piedmont typically receives your processed FAFSA within one week. Once
we receive your FAFSA, we will either:
a. Process your signed award letter or wait for receipt of your signed award letter;
OR
b. Send you verification paperwork to complete (30% of FAFSA filers are selected to verify the
information they entered). After the verification is complete, we will process your signed award
letter, and an e-mail notification will be sent to you.
NOTE: The FAFSA must be updated annually in order to receive loans
for each new school year.
Graduate Financial Aid Options Revised 1.18.11

Federal Student Aid
To encourage individuals to
enter and remain in the teaching
profession, the Teacher Loan
Forgiveness Program grants loan
forgiveness of up to $17,500
for teachers in certain specialties,
and up to $5,000 for other
teachers who teach for five years
in low-income schools and
meet other requirements.
For More Information
To find out more about the eligibility requirements for
teacher loan forgiveness, and about deferment provisions
for teaching for the Stafford Loan Program, as well as for
the Perkins Loan Program, you can visit our Cancellation/
Deferment Option for Teachers Web page at
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/tc.
For more details about other student aid programs for
which you may be eligible:
• Visit the Federal Student Aid Web site
at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov or
• Call our Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4-FED-AID (TTY 1-800-730-8913).
STAFFORD LOAN
FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
FOR TEACHERS
Spread the word about this program.
Other teachers whom you know may be eligible for
loan forgiveness, so please share this information and
encourage them to visit our Web site.
You can download this brochure at the following
URL: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/tc
Printed: September 2007
For loans made under the Federal Family Education
Loan (FFEL) Program and/or the William D. Ford Federal
Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program

STAFFORD LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
General Requirements
To be eligible to participate in the Stafford Loan
Forgiveness Program for Teachers, you must meet the
following requirements:
• You received a Stafford Loan through
the Federal Family Education Loan
(FFEL) Program and/or the William D. Ford
Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program.
• You are a new borrower. You are
considered a new borrower if you did
not have an outstanding balance on
an FFEL or Direct Loan on Oct. 1, 1998,
or on the date you obtained an FFEL or
Direct Loan after Oct. 1, 1998.
• You have been employed for at least
five consecutive, complete school years
as a full-time teacher in an elementary
or secondary school designated as a
low-income school. To find out whether
your school is considered a low-income
school, call 1-800-4-FED-AID or visit
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/tc.
NOTE: All schools operated by the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA) are considered
low-income schools for teacher loan
forgiveness purposes.
• You are not in default on the loan for
which you are requesting forgiveness
(unless you have made satisfactory
repayment arrangements with the
holder of the loan).
• You have not received a benefit for
the same teaching service through the
AmeriCorps Program.
• At least one of your five years of
qualifying teaching service must be
after the 1997-98 academic year.
• You received the loan for which you are
requesting forgiveness before the end
of your fifth year of qualifying teaching.
Forgiveness Amount
You may receive up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness
if you were:
• A highly qualified full-time mathematics or
science teacher in a secondary school; or
• A highly qualified special education
teacher whose primary responsibility
was to provide special education to
children with disabilities. In addition,
you must have taught children with
disabilities that corresponded to your
area of special education training and
demonstrated knowledge and teaching
skills in the content areas of the curriculum
that you were teaching.
You may receive up to $5,000 in loan
forgiveness if:
• Your five years of qualifying teaching
service began before Oct. 30, 2004,
and you were:
A full-time elementary school teacher
who demonstrated knowledge and
teaching skills in reading, writing,
mathematics, and other areas of the
elementary school curriculum; or
A full-time secondary school teacher
who taught in a subject area relevant
to your academic major.
• Your five years of qualifying teaching
service began on or after Oct. 30, 2004,
and you were a highly qualified full-time
elementary or secondary school teacher.
Applying for Loan Forgiveness
You must complete a Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Application and return it to the holder(s) of the
loan(s) for which you are requesting forgiveness.
The chief administrative officer of the school
where you performed your qualifying teaching
service must certify on the application that your
teaching service met the requirements for loan
forgiveness for all five years.
To obtain a Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Application, contact your loan holder.
For more detailed information about the eligibility requirements for teacher loan forgiveness, contact
your loan holder or see the For More Information section of this brochure.

Graduate Studies: School of Education
Important Contact Information
Phone: 800-277-7020
www.piedmont.edu
Contact Title Phone Email or website
Bookstore (Judy is the contact person) 707-776-0013 www.piedmont.bkstore.com
Library Ext. 1111 Library.piedmont.edu
Financial Aid Ext 1114 gradaid@piedmont.edu
Business Office Ext. 1101 biz@piedmont.edu
Graduate Admissions Office
Anthony Cox Director Ext. 1118 acox@piedmont.edu
Penny Loggins Assistant Director Ext. 1181 ploggins@piedmont.edu
Donna Speed Coordinator Ext. 1183 dspeed@piedmont.edu
Fax/Email 706-776-0150 grad@piedmont.edu
Graduate Studies
Dr. Marilyn Ayers-Berrong Dean, Graduate Studies Ext. 1059 mberrong@piedmont.edu
Jessica Bozeman Admin. Assistant Ext 1497 jbozeman@piedmont.edu
Cohort Coordinators/Managers
Cohort Fax 706-433-1751
Kathleen Anderson Cohort Admin/Manager M & F 706-548-2022
T, W, TH Ext 1053
kanderson@piedmont.edu
Dr. Kathy Breithaupt Asst. Professor 706-244-4495 kbreithaupt@piedmont.edu
Dr. Joan Jordan Asst. Professor 770-898-9870 jjordan@piedmont.edu
Dr. Stan McCain Asst. Professor 770-550-4372 smccain@piedmont.edu
Dr. Mike Moody Professor 770-653-0823 mmoody@piedmont.edu
School of Education
Certification Issues Ext. 1500
School of Education Fax 706-776-9608
Dr. Bob Cummings Dean, School of Education Ext. 1265 bcummings@piedmont.edu
Dr. Clay Crowder
Assoc. Professor, Director of 706-548-8505 ccrowder@piedmont.edu
Special Education
Ext. 1782
Dr. Bill Brown
Professor, Chair of Middle Ext. 1232
bbrown@piedmont.edu
Grades Education
Dr. William Gabelhausen
Asst. Professor -Theatre Ext. 1320
wgabelhausen@piedmont.edu
Department Chair
Dr. Wallace Hinson
Asst. Professor, Director of Ext. 1211
whinson@piedmont.edu
Music Education
Dr. Charles Lucado
Professor, Chair of Early Ext. 1231
clucado@piedmont.edu
Childhood Education
Dr. Pat McCollum
Assoc. Professor, Director of Ext. 1341
pmccollum@piedmont.edu
Education Specialist
Dr. Jennifer Betz
Asst. Professor, Director of Ext. 1490
jbetz@piedmont.edu
Art Education
Dr. Julie Palmour
Professor, Director of Ext. 1230
jpalmour@piedmont.edu
Education Doctorate
Dr. Hilton Smith
Professor, Chair of Secondary
Education
Ext. 1297
hsmith@piedmont.edu