Dear Members and Colleagues:
It is an honor to address you as your 2024-2025 president. I can’t wait for the exciting year ahead. I am looking forward to the future with optimism as we work to maintain high standards in the classroom and grow as a community. This year, one of our focuses will be on expanding our reach in the state to include more rural areas in the hopes that we can have a positive impact on instruction there. We recognize the unique challenges and opportunities that rural educators face, and it is our goal to ensure that all social studies teachers—regardless of location—have access to the resources, support, and professional development that GCSS offers. We aim to create a more diverse network of teachers who work together to ensure that every corner of Georgia is represented.
The work we do is vital to shaping the future of social studies education in our state. To that end, I encourage each of you to reach out to your colleagues and invite them to join our council. I also encourage you to get more involved by joining one of the committees available to the membership. Want to help plan the conference? Want to learn how to advocate for better social studies education? What to help us increase our social media presence? Consider applying for a committee and help us make a meaningful impact on the future of social studies teaching and learning.
Thank you for your dedication to education and for being part of this community. I look forward to working alongside all of you to achieve our goals this year and beyond.
Warmest Regards,
Jan Hansen, President
