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Education was at the heart of the Wommacks’ decision to give a gift Because education has been an integral and a driving force for both dr. Barbara Carter Wommack and dr. Hines Wommack, even in retirement they continue to devote time and resources toward the advancement of education in communities where they live, have studied, and/or taught. although Hines Wommack studied french as an undergraduate, he lacked confidence in teaching the language until he was selected to attend summer institutes in french, first at georgia College (1963) and then in france (1964). He also taught french in georgia and served in the peace Corps for two years. Wommack earned his master’s degree from georgia College in 1968. Later, he pursued a ph.d. at indiana university. “i have fond memories of georgia College and the support and encouragement i received from faculty, especially drs. Mangiafico and Lounsbury,” he said. “georgia College is all in the family,” said Wommack. “our daughter, son-in-law, and his father all have master’s degrees from georgia College.” although Carter Wommack did not attend georgia College, Carter Wommack’s family lived in Milledgeville for two years; and she attended kindergarten at peabody Lab school on campus.
Carter Wommack loved reading. she became an elementary teacher and realized learning to read was not easy for many children. so, she entered graduate school at the university of georgia where she earned an ed.d. in reading education and later was a reading professor at several colleges. school improvement has been important to both of them. Carter Wommack served many years as a volunteer and as a member of the elementary/Middle school Committee of the southern association of Colleges and schools where she occasionally worked with dr. John H. Lounsbury, now dean emeritus of the College of education. Wommack spent many years as a consultant/staff development coordinator with regional educational agencies. “We are always encouraged by the successes of students with whom we have taught and worked,” said the Wommacks. “We understand that inspiration can flow in two directions: from teacher to student and from student to teacher.” e couple still takes education to heart with the gift that pays them back – a charitable gift annuity with the georgia College & state university foundation. in exchange for their gift, they receive dependable, fixed payments for life, as well as valuable tax benefits. to learn more about a charitable gift annuity, contact elizabeth Hines at 478-445-1944 or elizabeth.hines@gcsu.edu.