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S t u d e n t A m b a s s a d o r sThe College of Education Student Ambassadorswere fortunate to have two fabulous presidents thisyear. Senior Brittany Wright served as president infall 2006, and senior Lauren Hendricks took over thereins for spring 2007.Wright, an elementary education major fromVestavia Hills, Ala., joined college’s Student Ambassadorsin 2005.“I wanted to get more involved in the college,” shesaid. “The Ambassadors offer great networking opportunities.I have enjoyed getting to know the faculty,staff and others who attend college events. I’ve lovedhearing the stories of our alumni which always proveto be interesting.”Wright graduates in May 2007 and plans to moveto Fort Myers, Fla., where she is currently seeking ateaching position.When asked about the bestpart of Student Ambassadorsshe said, “Meeting new peopleand making connections withthem…it really is a small worldafter all.”Graduate school is the nextstep for Decatur, Ala., nativeLauren Hendricks. Hendricksjoined the Student Ambassadorsbecause she is “not one tobe a mere bystander. I wantedto jump in and get involvedwith my college.” She has enjoyedbeing involved in thecollege and getting to knowthe faculty on a different level,outside the classroom.“My internship was by farthe most significant thing Ihave done here at Auburn. Itconvinced me that I am capableof being a teacher andconfirmed my true reasonsfor wanting to be a teacher,”Hendricks said.The 2006-07 Student Ambassadorsrepresent the firstgroup of ambassadors thatinclude master’s and doctoralstudents, thereby allowing theprogram to truly represent allareas and levels of study withinthe college. Ambassadors areselected through a competitiveapplication interview processeach spring.For more information, visitthe student organization pagein the Student Section ofeducation.auburn.edu.Mallory AppletonJuniorElementary EducationVestavia Hills, Ala.Rachel EdmundsonSeniorElementary EducationMemphis, Tenn.Lora HaghighiSophomoreElementary EducationPelham, Ala.Lauren HendricksSeniorElementary EducationDecatur, Ala.Casey BreslinDoctoral candidateExercise ScienceHagerstown, Md.Ansley ElderSeniorElementary EducationAlpharetta, Ga.Dustin HastingsSeniorGeneral Science EducationGulf Shores, Ala.2006 - 2007Co-PresidentsBrittany WrightSeniorElementary EducationBirmingham, Ala.Kelli CoxSophomoreMathematics EducationMillbrook, Ala.Bruce FinneySeniorHealth PromotionBirmingham, Ala.Laura HaywoodSeniorElementary EducationHomewood, Ala.16 Building A Better Future for All education.auburn.edu