The Carole Ann Daniel College of Education prepares educators for one of life’s most important and challenging callings. Whether you teach elementary school or adult students, when you graduate from the Daniel College of Education, you’ll have the skills you need to make a difference in their lives. With initial certification programs, graduate degree paths and postgraduate endorsements, we have something that’s right for you, no matter where you are on your journey as an educator. Take your enthusiasm for teaching and helping others to the next level with the Brenau University Daniel College of Education.

Why the Daniel College of Education at Brenau?

  • All of Brenau’s full-time education faculty have taught in public or private schools and some have served as administrators, so they’ll give you the first-hand knowledge that you need to succeed in the classroom.
  • Brenau’s faculty are specialized in their field, providing you with real-life knowledge and authentic learning experiences in K-12 or higher education.
  • All programs, undergraduate, graduate and endorsements are offered online to fit into your busy schedule, and undergraduate programs are also available on-ground on Brenau’s historic Gainesville campus.
  • Our student focused programs are designed to meet the needs of today’s students. This includes advisors and faculty who guide you through the program requirements, answer your questions and develop your teaching or education practice.
Testimonials
Tamara Dozier-Holloway headshot
I am very grateful to my advisors, the faculty and my family for helping me get through this process in two years with a 4.0 GPA. I enjoyed the challenge. I enjoyed learning the research process and being able to engage in my own study that was personal to me and the work that I’m doing in education.
Rynna Kidd
Brenau allows me to pursue my dream of achieving an Ed.D. while working full time and having a family. I had a serious car accident, and I was told I would never graduate from college, hold down a full-time job or have children. I have been in education for 24 years and worked as an assistant principal, elementary and middle school teacher.
Learn about Rynna's story
Amber Simmons
As a teacher, I want to be a role model for my students. I want them to feel like they always have someone in their corner.
Annabeth Vandiver
Children are our future, and I want to help them learn, grow and succeed. Brenau University provides all the classes and resources I need for my degree, as well as helping me make connections and offering advice.

Learn and Earn Program

Learn. Teach. Earn.

Launching Spring 2026, Brenau’s Learn and Earn Program lets you complete your field experience and get paid as a substitute teacher. Real classrooms. Real experience. Real income.

Your teaching career starts here and now it pays.

Education programs

The Daniel College of Education offers programs from initial certifications through the doctoral level, with additional post graduate endorsements available.

  • Daniel College of Education

    Master of Education in Music Education

    Graduate / M.Ed.
  • Daniel College of Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

    Undergraduate / BA
  • Daniel College of Education

    Bachelor of Science in Education – Speech-language Associate

    Undergraduate / BS
  • Daniel College of Education

    Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

    Undergraduate / BS
  • Daniel College of Education

    Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education

    Undergraduate / BS
  • Daniel College of Education

    Bachelor of Science in Special Education

    Undergraduate / BS
  • Daniel College of Education

    Master of Arts in Teaching

    Graduate / MAT
  • Daniel College of Education

    Master of Education

    Graduate / M.Ed.
  • Daniel College of Education

    Graduate Dyslexia Endorsement

    Certificate, Graduate / Endorsement
  • Daniel College of Education

    Education Endorsements

    Graduate / Endorsement
  • Daniel College of Education

    Doctor of Education

    Doctoral / Ed.D.

Our Faculty & Staff

Contact us today

Kelley Brock-Simmons
Dean, Daniel College of Education
[email protected]

We loved connecting with CTAE educators from across Northeast Georgia at Pioneer RESA!

It was a wonderful opportunity to share all that Brenau University’s College of Education has to offer, with a special spotlight on our Speech-Language Associate (SLA) and TigerTEACH programs!

Thank you, @pioneer_resa , for having us! 💛🐯

#BrenauUniversity #BrenauCADCOE #TigerTEACH #SpeechLanguageAssociate #FutureEducators
Brenau's College of Education is excited to host the Hall County Leadership Meeting today! It’s a great day for connection, collaboration, and professional development! 💛🖤
💬 AAC Awareness Month Spotlight! 💙

Communication is more than words, and everyone deserves a voice! 🗣️✨

Meet Abby Flavin, a Brenau Speech-Language Associate (SLA) student currently completing her first fieldwork placement at a local Gainesville City elementary school!

Abby is putting her classroom knowledge into practice while gaining hands-on experience supporting students with diverse communication needs, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

We love seeing our future SLAs learning, growing, and making a difference in the classroom! 💛🖤

Because every voice matters, and communication is for EVERYONE! 💙

#AACAwarenessMonth #EveryVoiceMatters #BrenauUniversity #BrenauCADCOE #SpeechLanguageAssociate AAC FutureSLAs
Future educators in the making at @eastforsythbroncos ! 🍎📚

Today, Dr. Lutz visited East Forsyth High School to connect with students and share the exciting opportunities available through Brenau University’s education programs!

A special thank you to Ms. Nizialek and her Early Childhood Education pathway students, as well as Ms. LeBeau and her Teaching as a Profession pathway students, for the warm welcome and engaging conversations! Thanks for having us! 

We love connecting with the next generation of educators and helping students explore the many pathways to making a difference in the classroom! 💛🖤
One mile. One community. One important cause. 🩷

Today, members of the Carole Ann Daniel College of Education joined Zeta Tau Alpha and fellow Brenau students for a one-mile walk in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗

Together, we walked to raise awareness, honor those impacted by breast cancer, and remind our community of the power of showing up for one another! 

Thank you to Zeta Tau Alpha for bringing our Brenau community together for such an important cause!

#BrenauUniversity #BrenauCADCOE #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #fightforacure