Ms. Laura Catoe

Laura Catoe is twice a Gamecock, having graduated with both a BFA (Graphic Design) and a Master's degree (Integrated Studies) from Jax State. She also has certificates in User Experience and Instructional Design. Ms. Catoe has more than 20 years of professional experience in graphic design, photography, journalism, public relations, and marketing. Her career in communications began at The Gadsden Times, where she worked as a graphic artist before expanding her responsibilities to include news writing, photography, digital media, magazine production, and marketing communications. She also served as a website coordinator and social media manager in higher education prior to becoming an instructor.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Catoe serves as the Director of Gadsden State Community College's Teaching and Learning Center, where she fosters a culture of teaching excellence by leading professional development, educational technology, and quality improvement initiatives. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education from Auburn University at Montgomery, focusing on instructional technology, accessibility, and the design of effective online learning experiences.
Ms. Catoe enjoys helping students develop strong communication skills and connecting classroom concepts to real-world professional practice.