South Piedmont is at the Head of the Class
Looking to make a difference as an educator? You’ve come to the right place. South Piedmont is a regional leader in educating educators. We offer programs ranging from Early Childhood Education to two-year transfer degrees designed for those seeking to teach K-12 students. We even offer a program for working teachers who need to secure their state licenses. What makes our education programs great? We partner with our local school districts and universities across the state to provide you with top-notch training, and all our instructors have real classroom experience.
Our Grads are World-Class
At South Piedmont, we don’t believe in merely “teaching the book.” Instructors in our education programs all have years of classroom experience. They’ve perfected their classroom management techniques. They’re experts in pedagogy, assessment, special needs education, and cultural competencies. They can write lesson plans like nobody’s business. They’re also ready, willing, and able to teach you everything they know.
Common Roles of South Piedmont’s Education Graduates
Childcare teacher
Childcare lead teacher
Teaching assistant
Childcare center staff member
Apprentice teacher
Teacher aide
Classroom teacher
Grads Who Change the World
I love teaching because I can help to make a positive impact on students. I help them to see beyond their current circumstances, to never give up, and to dream big because success can be achieved by anybody with the right work ethic and mindset. I encourage them to live to their fullest potential and be confident in themselves even when things get tough.
Keana Polk, ’13 South Piedmont graduate who now teaches at Stanly High School
Need help? We’re here for you.
South Piedmont’s Academic Support Center offers in-person and virtual tutoring. Best of all, it’s free.