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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Andrew Woodward technology my whole life, but I had no idea how in-
volved it was in daily life and how someone working in
School of Computing the IT world could have such a broad range of profes-
sions to choose from. Great class.
Andrew G. Woodward What’s a school-related accomplishment that you’re
of Macon is a senior major- really proud of?
ing in software engineering
in the School of Computing. Even though we didn’t perform as well as we want-
What made you choose ed to, I enjoyed being a part of the Cyber Knights. We
Middle Georgia State Uni- competed in a cyber security competition. I’m also
versity? very proud of the internship I’m in now that is with
the college.
The college had the de- Who would you have dinner with if you could have it
gree I wanted and was very with any person, living or dead? Why?
close to my home.
What is the best piece of My wife. People in the past have said what they
advice you’ve ever been were going to say and we have books to read those
given about your educa- things. They’ve done their inspiring. I’d rather focus
tion? on the present and plan for my future. My wife is my
“Your professors are your most valuable resource. favorite person and I’d rather invest my time in our
They can explain information much better than any relationship.
textbook and they can help you get a job.” What’s your favorite planet in our solar system?
What’s the best class you’ve ever taken?
I truly enjoyed my intro to IT with Dr. St. Clair. He Earth. It’s by far the most interesting. The others
made it seem like the future is now! I’ve been around can be summed up in a few words like “hot” or “gas”
or something. Earth has life and a vast diversity of it.
Much more interesting.

Tiffani Huff much more likely that you will quit because your heart
wasn’t in it in the first place.
School of Teacher Education & Behavioral Sciences What’s the best class you’ve ever taken?
Tiffani Huff of Valdosta
Public speaking. I enjoy connecting with people,
is a senior majoring in early and talking has always come very organically to me. If
childhood and special edu- I am given the opportunity to speak at an event, I take
cation. it with no questions asked. Public speaking was the
best class that I took because I saw a lot of growth in
What made you choose my communication skills with people.
Middle Georgia State Uni- What’s a school-related accomplishment that you’re
versity? really proud of?

I knew that I wanted Being a part of the accreditation process for the
to graduate from the Early education department. It was a great experience to
Childhood and Special Ed- see the efforts that the department goes through to
ucation program, and the make the program a highly qualified educational pro-
process beginning with the gram. I am proud that my professors and members in
admissions staff, to com- the department see me as more than just a student
pleting Area F courses and building relationships in the program. It was a wonderful experience to col-
with the professors, and currently gaining experience, laborate with professors, alumni, and members of the
knowledge, and preparation in the program has been department to reach a common goal.
the pivotal point in my growth as a person and as a What’s the best piece of advice you would give to a
future educator. new MGA freshman?

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been To start building relationships with your profes-
given about your education? sors, people in the library, and staff around the univer-
sity. Find someone that you can connect with, say hi
Follow my heart. I think that as a young adult, it is to, and someone that can watch you grow.
easy to fall into the trap of choosing a major or career What is your favorite day of the year?
based solely on the annual salary. The people who
really cared about me knew that my heart lies with The first day of spring.
children, and they continually reminded me that no If you could go back in time what time would you
matter what I do in life, there will be days that are go to?
long and hard. If you choose to do what you love, then
it is totally worth it. However, if you choose a career I would go back to the Roaring 20s!
for the wrong reason, then when it gets tough, it is What is your motto?

Be intentional and love deeply.

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