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GPTC’s Dr. Chioma Michaelson Appointed to State Board of Dispensing Opticians

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is proud to announce that Dr. Chioma Michaelson, Chair of the Opticianry Program, has been appointed to the Georgia State Board of Dispensing Opticians. Governor Brian Kemp appointed Michaelson, who was recently sworn in to serve on the board. The board oversees the practice of opticianry and helps protect the health, safety, and welfare of people in Georgia. “Being appointed and sworn in by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Georgia State Board of...

Posted on Sep 22, 2026

Finding the Why in Every Word: 2025-2026 Rick Perkins Winner, Mackenzie Calhoun

For Mackenzie Calhoun, teaching at Georgia Piedmont Technical College means more than just following lesson plans or meeting learning goals. It is about hope—for her students and for herself. After working in the corporate world, Calhoun returned to education with a master’s degree in English and a strong belief in the power of technical education to change lives. At GPTC, she found that education is part of a bigger journey. “It’s exhilarating to witness students at...

Posted on Feb 2, 2026