Albany Technical College has appointed a new Associate Dean of the Early Childhood Care and Education Program. Angela Robinson, who has previously served as the Director of the Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Demonstration Center at Albany Tech, was recently appointed to the position.

A native of Bainbridge, Georgia, Robinson is the daughter of Ms. Jacquelyn Robinson and the late Mr. Harry Handsford. She was initially hired at Albany Tech as the Program Chair for the Early Childhood Care and Education program and has also served as the Director of the Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Demonstration Center. She came to Albany Tech from the Sumter County School System, where was served as a teacher for 17 years, teaching kindergarten for 12 years and science in kindergarten through second grade for five years. She also served as an adjunct instructor with South Georgia Technical College. 

Robinson holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Specialist of Education degree from Troy State University.

“I am very appreciative to have this wonderful opportunity to serve in this new role,” said Robinson. “It will be an honor to work with and lead the hardworking team of the Early Childhood Care and Education department as I embrace the mission and purpose of Albany Technical College.”