登录入口’s 双重信用 program named Joseph Batiste, a 17-year-old junior at Ball High School, and Kaitlin Buhler, Environmental Science teacher at BHS, as recipients of the Spring 2025 Outstanding 双重信用 Student and Faculty awards.

“We are incredibly proud of Joseph and Ms. Buhler for their dedication and excellence in our 双重信用 program,” said GC Director of Educational Services, Elvia Segura. “双重信用 offers students a powerful head start on their college journey while saving families money. It’s inspiring to see students like Joseph thrive and educators like Ms. Buhler make such a meaningful impact in the classroom. This program truly benefits everyone involved: students, families and the whole community.

Presented each fall and spring semester, the Outstanding 双重信用 Student and Faculty awards honor excellence in academic performance and instruction within GC’s growing 双重信用 program. This initiative allows high school students to earn college credit while still completing their high school education.

Batiste, currently enrolled in three dual credit courses, was surprised and honored by the recognition.

“我不知道我能得到这个奖，”巴蒂斯特说。 “Dual credit is a fantastic opportunity that’s not provided at a lot of schools. I enjoy my dual credit classes and look forward to them, and my instructors are very kind and intelligent.”

He credits the dual credit experience with preparing him for the rigors of college coursework.

“The assignments and deadlines are similar to high school, but also different,” said Batiste. “这让我看到了大学是什么样的。”

Looking ahead, Batiste plans to pursue engineering, with a particular interest in aerospace. 他也很感激双学分制给他的家庭带来的经济利益。

“My dad is definitely enjoying that I’m saving some money while getting college credits,” said Batiste.

Buhler, who teaches Environmental Science through the program, was equally honored to receive the faculty award.

“It’s really nice to receive this award, especially during this time of year when the work can feel thankless,” said Buhler. “It means a lot to know that students feel like they got something meaningful from my class and that we were able to form a positive relationship.”

布勒强调双学分允许的学术深度。

“We can really dig into current topics and look at how they impact our students and natural resources,” said Buhler. “My goal is for students to read more critically, ask better questions, and develop stronger study and note-taking skills.”

她还强调了双学分课程对学生的长期好处。

布勒说：“这对他们来说是一笔大买卖。” “But more importantly, it prepares them with skills they’ll take with them beyond high school.”

For more information about the 登录入口 双重信用 program, contact GC Student Success Advisor for 双重信用, Alisha McCracken, at 409-766-5854 or visit /admissions/dual-credit.php.

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登录入口 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.