Instructor

Audrey Gleason is a former Eastside Academic Studies (then, LAC) student. Audrey graduated from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor's degree in English Writing and Publication and double-minors in Kinesiology and German language. While at UNG, she was a student-athlete involved with FCA and student-athlete mentorship programs, serving as a mentor for incoming freshmen. 

After graduation, she taught English at a high school in Bavaria, Germany (equivalent grades 5th through 12th) through the U.S. Fulbright Program. This experience confirmed her passion for teaching youth and breaking down barriers in learning and communication. 

With experience in coaching, experiential learning facilitation, tutoring and teaching, Audrey finds joy in helping others reach their learning goals. She has led multiple college-level writing courses and workshops, including through the UNG Writing Center and Summer Honors, an academic leadership camp for North Georgia high schoolers. In addition to teaching, she works as a challenge course facilitator, and as an outdoor science instructor with elementary schools. 

She believes productive learning has endless potential connections across subjects and everyday implications. When working with varied groups, she makes it a priority to foster adaptive and open environments in which objectives are meaningful and lastingly applicable for all.