Scholars' Day Speech at Georgia State University

Good day. I’m Knox Porter, a 1982 and ’87 graduate of the College of Education & Human Development. I am proud that all my 43 years as an educator have seen me directly involved with students. I am appreciative of how this college improved me as a teacher and am proud to say that I am still using the skills I learned to benefit pupils. Thank you, GSU!  A wise person once said: " Teachers have a posterity which will continue forever, it will not be blotted out." The same can be said of those who labor in human development. Therefore, I continue to work with learners for I have an eye towards a coming day. I desire for their future welfare to be strong for them, their families, and the communities where they will make contributions. I believe that graduates from our college give the most needed gifts to society. Seeking the welfare of the city is vitally important to me. That’s why as an active alumnus I volunteer for GSU Cares.  Plus, I have endowed scholarships in this college. In future years, students like you will receive a needed financial benefit. As for this year, I congratulate all our scholars by saluting you for your forbearance, faithfulness, and self-control. May your studies be impactful for equipping you for effective service. May your work after graduation be established for the public good. Go Panthers!