Profile: Dr. Gracie King

Dr. Gracie Andrews King is an associate professor of Biology at Nashville State Community College. She primarily teaches Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, the challenging gateway classes students must take to go on to medical careers like physical therapy, nursing or being a doctor. Dr. King grew up in the rural south and - like some of her current students- was the first in her family to go to college. It was not an easy road, but she made her way all the way to getting her PHD and discovering her true passion for teaching. We’re talking with her today about her personal journey, how she both failed and persevered as a student-  and what it’s like today teaching at a community college post-covid. Learn more about NSCC: Nashville State Community College  Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.