Teacher Opportunities

While our outreach educational student programs provide a wonderful glimpse into the field of genetics, we are only able to be with the students for a day. Teachers have such a great influence on student achievement and career exploration, and we want to support teachers all year long, not only on the day of a classroom visit or field trip.

The Greenwood Genetic Center offers many programs to enhance teacher education. During the summer, we provide exposure to the latest technologies with hands-on workshops. Our professional development workshops are designed to assist teachers in providing innovative lab activities for students. Our speakers bureau offers in class presentations tailored to the needs of your students.

For details on our upcoming summer 2023 teacher workshop visit ggc.org/workshop.

Contact Leta M. Tribble, PhD at (864) 943-4170 or [email protected] for additional information on any of these offerings, and stay-up-to-date on our activities with our current newsletter.

Summer Teacher Opportunities

Summer Teacher Opportunities

GGC’s Summer Course for teachers has been replaced by a stand-alone two-day workshop. Please visit this page for details.

Speaker's Bureau

Speaker’s Bureau

GGC’s Division of Education is pleased to provide guest speakers to visit your classroom (middle or high school), civic or faith-based organization, museum, library or other adult gathering.

Professional Development

Professional Development

The GGC’s Division of Education is available to coordinate and conduct workshops at your school, district, or work location.

Meet Ella

We will remember February 26th for the rest of our lives. On that day, we received the call from the Greenwood Genetic Center that they had discovered our daughter, Ella Marie, has Kleefstra syndrome. Very early on, my wife, Kelly, observed Ella being delayed in some of her milestones. Kelly monitored Ella’s progression and sought out testing in an effort to get Ella some assistance. Along the way, we were sent to GGC and met with Dr. Roger St...

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