Spare the Rod, Try Love and Logic

Whoever coined the phrase, “Good morning” never stepped foot in my house before 9 a.m., because around here, weekday mornings are anything but. Sure, mornings start off good enough, until it’s time for my sixth-grader and me to leave for school. Despite my friendly reminders—Don’t forget your book bag. Do you have your instrument? Do [...]

Peggy Thomas, She’s Positively Successful

We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In other words, sometimes life presents us with obstacles, and we have to turn them into opportunities. But when given lemons, entrepreneur Peggy Thomas doesn’t settle for lemonade; instead, she’ll recruit your apples and my oranges, and make fruit salad. Peggy is fabulous [...]

Fayette Woman Magazine with School Counselors in Seattle

Heather Sherwood and Kelly Hubbard took along a copy of Fayette Woman while attending the 2011 American School Counselor Association Annual Conference in Seattle. Both women are school counselors in Fayette County and were present to receive the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Award for their respective school.

College: It’s a Family Affair

Clayton State University student Lori Miller, who lives in Peachtree City, is delighted that she is sharing her college experience with her daughters Allison Miller and Kimberly Miller. Having previously homeschooled her daughters, Lori notes they were used to being in the “classroom” together. “My girls and I are really enjoying our college experience together! [...]

Facebook fans advise on middle school turmoil

Starting middle school can be a rough ride for both kids and parents. First, there’s the novelty of changing classes; along with that comes five or six different teachers, learning how to operate a locker, handling an in-flux schedule, and arriving to classes on time. Students are expected to handle more responsibility and deal with [...]

Local organizations are Partners in Education

On a sunny spring day, a group of Fayette County business leaders and principals from several Fayette County public schools gather in a training room at the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. They listen intently as the training leader gives each of them a box of 64 crayons and their assignment: to be creative, innovative, [...]

Evelyn Plott recognized by Wellspring Ministries

Evelyn Plott, founder/headmaster of The Campus in Peachtree City, recently received a plaque in honor of her work with the Wellspring Ministries. Mary Frances Bowley, founder of Wellspring Living, recognized Evie as a valuable partner in their work to serve victims of child sex trafficking. “Evie was pivotal in the development of the personalized education [...]

Dana Sweatt builds a future at Clayton State

The first time my three-year-old asked me if I have building blocks at my school like she has, my initial thought was no. However, after being at Clayton State for a year, I realize that she is correct. The tools I am receiving are indeed building blocks and it is my responsibility to build, which is the precise reason I came to Clayton State University.

Five women complete Clayton State Fayette’s first MBA program

Business schools across the country have been working to increase the number of women in MBA programs. Fifty-seven percent of the first graduating class of Clayton State’s Fayette-based MBA program are women.