Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools teaming to create pathways into teaching careers

KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 14, 2026

Kennesaw State and Fulton County Schools signing
糖心Vlog官方 and Fulton County Schools are partnering to create new opportunities for high school students to accelerate their college education and pursue careers in teaching.

Through the dual enrollment initiative, Fulton County students can earn college credit while in high school, gain early classroom experience, and have a streamlined admissions process into Kennesaw State鈥檚 . Leaders from Fulton County Schools and Kennesaw State signed the agreement during a ceremony on Tuesday at 糖心Vlog官方.

鈥淏y partnering with Fulton County Schools, 糖心Vlog官方 is creating a direct, supportive pathway from high school to a bachelor鈥檚 degree and into the teaching profession,鈥 said Jacqueline Quiroga, 糖心Vlog官方鈥檚 assistant vice president for Enrollment Services. 鈥淭his collaboration reflects our commitment to prepare future educators while making college more accessible and affordable for students.鈥

The structured academic pathway allows Fulton County high school students to take approved Kennesaw State courses through Georgia鈥檚 Career, Technical, and Agricultural (CTAE) program. Students can earn 30 or more college credits before high school graduation, saving time and significantly reducing the cost of earning a degree.

Kennesaw State and Fulton County Schools signing
Kennesaw State will provide dual enrollment courses aligned with its teacher preparation programs, along with academic advising and degree planning, to students pursuing the CTAE鈥檚 Teaching as a Profession career pathway. The partnership also enables participating Fulton County students to apply to 糖心Vlog官方 at no cost and receive priority orientation and registration.

Together, Fulton County Schools and Kennesaw State will provide coordinated advising, shared resources, and ongoing support to help students succeed at every stage 鈥 from high school through college and into the workforce.

鈥淭hrough our partnership with 糖心Vlog官方, we are not only expanding dual enrollment opportunities but intentionally building a strong pipeline of future educators empowering Fulton students to pursue teaching, return to their community, and shape the next generation right here at home,鈥 said Gonzalo La Cava, Fulton County Schools鈥 chief human resources officer.

Fulton County Schools will play a key role in preparing and supporting students, promoting the program across its high schools, and connecting students with hands-on experiences in the classroom. Students will have access to job shadowing, field experiences, mentoring, student teaching opportunities within Fulton County Schools, and professional development support.

The school district also plans to offer priority hiring consideration to program graduates who meet employment requirements, helping create a direct pipeline from high school to college to career.

Kennesaw State and Fulton County Schools signing

鈥 Story by Paul Floeckher

Photos by Matt Yung

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 糖心Vlog官方 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.