Beyond the Pages | Dr. Paula Qualls: Called to Teach, Inspired to Encourage

Long before she became a two-time recipient of Gardner-Webb University's Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Paula Qualls was simply a young woman trying to understand God's calling for her life.In this episode of Beyond the Pages, Qualls reflects on the quiet moments that shaped an extraordinary career—an encouraging word from a friend, a growing love for Scripture, the unexpected path into teaching, and the joy of helping students discover the gifts God has placed within them.More than a story about teaching, this is a conversation about faith, mentorship, purpose, and the lasting impact one person can have on another.Beyond the Pages is the official audio companion to Gardner-Webb Magazine, bringing the magazine's stories to life through authentic dialogue with the alumni, students, faculty and friends who have lived them.Thanks to Katie Hartley for supplying the voiceover for this story. Some stories are too big for the page. Welcome to Beyond the Pages, the official audio companion to Gardner-Webb Magazine. Because the best stories are best told by the people who lived them.#BeyondThePages#GardnerWebb#GardnerWebbMagazine#DrPaulaQualls#TeachingExcellence#ChristianHigherEducation#FaithAndLearning#Mentorship#Purpose#Calling#BiblicalStudies#SpiritualFormation#HigherEducation#FacultySpotlight#BulldogPride