These are the candidates for the College of Education Senate seats for the Spring 2026 General Election.
Ella Garrett
Hey UA! My name is Ella Garrett and I am so excited to be running for College of Education Senate! I am a freshman from Muscle Shoals, Alabama studying Kinesiology on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. I hope to have the opportunity to work to improve student life by serving as an SGA senator.
During my time on campus, I’ve had the privilege of meeting a diverse group of students, each with their own goals and challenges at UA. I strive to advocate for every student by listening, valuing their perspectives, and turning concerns into action. UA offers endless opportunities, and I am committed to making sure every student feels connected and informed about what this campus has to offer.
My platform focuses on three main points: engage in service-based learning, evolve experiential learning, and ensure clear certification pathways. My first point, engage, emphasizes expanding opportunities for education and kinesiology students to serve Alabama youth through literacy, physical activity, and wellness programs. My second point, evolve, promotes experiential learning by building partnerships that allow students to gain hands-on experience through camps, clinics, and programs with the UA Recreation Center. My final point, ensure, prioritizes clear certification pathways by advocating for accessible study resources, Praxis prep workshops, and transparent communication about internships, certification exams, and graduation timelines for UA education majors.
I am so thankful for your consideration and hope that you choose to Excel with Ella and vote for me as one of your next College of Education Senators.
Caroline Waller
My name is Caroline Waller, and I am a Kinesiology student from Montgomery, Alabama, studying to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I am excited to run for Senate and seek the opportunity to represent the College of Education. During my time at the University of Alabama, I have been actively involved on campus as a member of Kappa Delta sorority, where I currently serve on the rush committee. This experience has helped me develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a strong commitment to supporting others.
If elected, I hope to focus on three main goals that will benefit students within our college. First, I want to promote health and wellness by improving communication about the resources available to students on campus. I also hope to encourage both physical and mental wellness, especially during high-stress times such as midterms and finals. Second, I want to strengthen internship support and student experience. Many students balance demanding coursework alongside internships, and I believe there should be more centralized resources that clearly outline expectations, requirements, contacts, and opportunities. Finally, I want to increase community engagement by creating more events that connect students across different majors within the College of Education. Building a stronger sense of community will help students feel more supported and involved throughout their college experience.
Thank you for considering me to represent the College of Education in the Senate! Remember you can #CountOnCaroline!