Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that it is expanding its academic offerings with the introduction of new programs this year. The undergraduate majors and graduate programs that were ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces New Academic…
The Gift of a (Success) Story Shenandoah’s Children’s Literature Conference Merges Virtual and In-Person Events for a Uniquely Unbeatable Experience
The 2022 Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference combined virtual author and illustrator visits and in-person conference days to celebrate “The Gift of Story,” starting in April and ... Continue Reading The Gift of a (Success)…
Project Write inspires young writers in summer workshop Weeklong event is part of the university-hosted Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
The Northern Virginia Daily checked in with Project Write in June 2022. Read the whole story at NVDaily.com. ... Continue Reading Project Write inspires young writers…
Shenandoah Alum Named Teacher of the Year for Her School Jessica Burdick Honored for Her Work at Meadowland Elementary in Loudoun County, Virginia
Jessica (Jones) Burdick ’13, ’14, is the teacher of the year at Meadowland Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia. She earned a master’s degree in education at Shenandoah, with a fitting focus on ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alum Named Teacher of…
Shenandoah Celebrates Graduates At 2022 Spring Commencement SU grad accepts honorary degree on behalf of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Shenandoah University celebrated its 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 21, in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The ceremony celebrated 237 August 2021 graduates, 348 December ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates Graduates At 2022…
Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337 Graduates At May 21 Commencement SU to honor Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as symbol of the defense of freedom and democracy
Shenandoah University will celebrate 1,337 graduates at its 2022 spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 21, inside the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The 2022 University ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337…
‘Strong Scholars’ Named Two education students receive Hattie M. Strong Foundation scholarships
Congratulations to Alexia Frey '22 and Sarah Gallant '22 for being named Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship recipients. This semester, Frey will be student teaching in elementary schools and ... Continue Reading ‘Strong Scholars’ Named Two education…
Shenandoah’s Children’s Literature Conference Serves Thousands The 44-Event Virtual Conference Continues Through the End of June With Some of Children’s Literature’s Most Acclaimed Authors & Illustrators
In recent weeks, thousands of students and hundreds of educators across the United States have learned about everything from understanding others’ perspectives and to how to draw anything using three ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Children’s Literature Conference Serves…
College of Arts & Sciences and Division of Education & Leadership News: Spring 2021 Shenandoah University students garner awards and win competitions, while faculty member is featured on C-SPAN
Lee-Dorah Wokpara, Ed.D. candidate and Berkeley County Public Schools assistant principal, is the first recipient of the Dr. Amy Lee Parker Endowed Scholarship. The Dr. Amy Lee Parker Endowed ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…
Shenandoah Alumna, Doctoral Candidate Wins Loudoun Teacher of the Year Math Teacher Kim Jackson Says SU Was ‘Mind- and Eye-Opening’
Kim Jackson, a Shenandoah alumna who is pursuing her Doctorate in Education at the university, has recently been announced as the Loudoun County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. “I’m still ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alumna, Doctoral Candidate Wins…
Shenandoah Career Switcher Honored For Teaching Cybersecurity Kristi Rice ’16 Is Paving The Way For Cybersecurity Education in Virginia
A graduate of Shenandoah University’s Career Switcher program, Kristi Rice ’16, has been honored as the 2020 TeachCyber.org Cybersecurity Teacher of the Year for the Platform for Cybersecurity. I ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Career Switcher Honored For…
Shenandoah’s MLK Week Children’s Literature Events Connect With Thousands Of Students Almost Three Dozen Additional Author/Illustrator Events Slated For This Spring To Celebrate Children’s Literature Conference Anniversary
Over the course of 35 years, Shenandoah University and the world of children’s literature have developed a strong bond. Every summer, teachers and librarians flock to the university to hear from ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s MLK Week Children’s Literature…
University Department Co-Sponsors Young Screenwriters’ Conference Online event features comic artist and filmmaker Dash Shaw
Project Write, in partnership with Shenandoah University’s Department of Media and Communications, hosted its second annual Young Screenwriters’ Conference in October. The daylong online event ... Continue Reading University Department Co-Sponsors Young Screenwriters’…
Teaching K-12 Teachers how to Teach Online Five-week fall modules deeply discounted at $165
Shenandoah is responding to the desperate need of K-12 teachers. We are offering fall modules on how to develop online units, student assignments and assessments. The five-week modules are being ... Continue Reading Teaching K-12 Teachers how to…
Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for Educators and Community Leaders Educators plan ways to sustain anti-racist and equitable practices in K-12 schools
Join Shenandoah University and a panel of three university alumni educators for the inaugural Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for Educators and Community Leaders. The forum, being held from 1 p.m. to ... Continue Reading Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for…
Oge Mora, Eric Rohmann, & Candace Fleming Surprise Education Students award-winning authors and illustrators discuss their books with Shenandoah students
Zoom Visit from Eric Rohmann & Candace Fleming Shenandoah University's School of Education class RDG 523 (Foundations of Literacy) – taught by Chair of the Department of Education Studies, ... Continue Reading Oge Mora, Eric Rohmann, &…
Education Students Are Making a Difference Shenandoah Education & Leadership Students Reach Out to Children & Families Learning at Home
Students in Shenandoah University School of Education and Leadership (SOEL) undergraduate and graduate programs are using their expertise and Shenandoah training to improve the distance learning ... Continue Reading Education Students Are Making a…
Career Switcher Program Alumna Wins Virginia Teaching Honor Terri Evers Named 2020 Outstanding Career and Technical Education Teacher
The Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (VACTE) has named Terri Evers, a graduate of Shenandoah University’s Career Switcher program, as its 2020 Outstanding Career and Technical ... Continue Reading Career Switcher Program Alumna Wins…
Individualize Your Graduate Degree in Organizational Leadership at Shenandoah University Earn a certificate in a speciality while you earn your master’s or doctoral degree in organizational leadership at Shenandoah University
Leaders are required in a host of fields, which means organizational leadership degree programs should be designed to fit the specific needs and interests of each student. One way to do that is by ... Continue Reading Individualize Your Graduate Degree in…
Children’s Literature World Shares Its Talents in a Time of Crisis Past and Future Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference Presenters Offer Everything from Art Lessons and Readings to Literature Resources and Writing Tips
A host of talented, giving, dynamic authors, illustrators and educators have graced the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference over its 35 years of existence. And now, as part of the ... Continue Reading Children’s Literature World Shares Its…
SOEL Student and Alumni Accomplishments Doctoral students and alumni present, publish and make a difference with their work
Students and alumni of Shenandoah University's School of Education and Leadership are sharing and being recognized for their scholarship and expertise. Richard J. Reeves Doctor of Professional ... Continue Reading SOEL Student and Alumni Accomplishments…
Getting Youth Excited About Science SU students Create Maker Engineer Lab at Elementary School
This semester, nine Shenandoah University students are teaching hands-on science lessons as part of a partnership with local elementary school students. Through their Reasoning Skills I: Science ... Continue Reading Getting Youth Excited About Science…
Meet education student & basketball player Jordan Sondrol ’20! The Winchester Star's Athlete Spotlight
"I love teaching because I feel like it can be applied to every situation. I love working with little kids, and I also love coaching. I feel like teaching applies to my strengths, which are my ... Continue Reading Meet education student & basketball…
Ready to lead a math revolution Scholarship supports doctoral student’s efforts to change how math is learned and taught
Shenandoah University doctoral student Kimberly Jackson loves math, her three children – all college juniors – teaching, and thinking big. So, it’s unsurprising that Jackson, who hopes to ... Continue Reading Ready to lead a math…
Shenandoah University Adds Nearly 40 New Programs To Its Academic Offerings Nearly 40 programs are launching this fall
Shenandoah University has added nearly 40 new majors, graduate degrees, certificates and minors to its list of areas of study. The university currently offers more than 150 academic programs in seven ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Adds Nearly 40…
For the Love of An Author Children's Literature Conference Draws Top Authors, Illustrators and Hundreds of Attendees
Patricia Becker-Sabik has attended Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference every year that she’s been a librarian at a middle school in Loudoun County, Virginia. She tells her ... Continue Reading For the Love of An…
Shenandoah now offers 4-year undergraduate education degrees New legislation makes it easier for students to become teachers
On June 24, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Shenandoah University was one of 15 colleges and universities in the state with new teacher preparation programs that will allow graduates to become ... Continue Reading Shenandoah now offers 4-year undergraduate…
Reaching New Standards in Education Shenandoah's Teacher Education Programs Attain Rigorous Accreditation
After passing a rigorous peer review this spring, Shenandoah University joins 41 other higher-education institutions in earning accreditation for its teacher preparation programs. The Council for the ... Continue Reading Reaching New Standards in Education…
Acclaimed Children’s Authors Invited To Share Their Stories Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference turns page on 34th year
The 34th annual Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference kicks off this month with appearances by 16 best-selling children’s authors. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from ... Continue Reading Acclaimed Children’s Authors Invited To…
Shenandoah Education Alumni Tapped As Augusta School Administrators Four out of five recent leadership selections for Augusta County Public Schools hold Shenandoah degrees or certifications
Four of the five people recently recommended for administrative leadership roles in the Augusta County (Virginia) Public Schools are Shenandoah University alumni. Sarah Melton is recommended to move ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Education Alumni Tapped As…
Understanding How Faith Intersects With Learning In The Classroom Shenandoah’s School of Education & Leadership Receives Grant to Explore Spiritually Responsible Pedagogy
When teachers bring their authentic selves into the classroom and teach with intention to honor their students as unique, whole individuals, greater success tends to follow, according to Jill Lindsey, ... Continue Reading Understanding How Faith Intersects With…
Associate Professor Is ‘Master Teacher of Honor’ Karrin S. Lukacs, Ph.D. Receives Recognition From Kappa Delta Pi
Shenandoah University Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Karrin S. Lukacs, Ph.D., has received the Master Teacher of Honor Award from the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor ... Continue Reading Associate Professor Is ‘Master Teacher…
Former Lost Boy Inspires New Partnerships Presenter Connects With Local Children, Teens, and Business School Through MLK Week Event
One young entrepreneur’s extraordinary life story inspired and impressed students and faculty at the elementary-to-university levels during Shenandoah University’s January 2019 week of activities ... Continue Reading Former Lost Boy Inspires New…
Poetry Slam Brings Students To Shingleton Court Poetry & Basketball Merge At MLK Week Event Sponsored By Shenandoah’s School of Education & Leadership
Shingleton Gymnasium at Shenandoah University hosted a unique kind of competition during Martin Luther King, Jr. Week events in January: a poetry slam for area intermediate and middle school students, ... Continue Reading Poetry Slam Brings Students To…
Symposium To Help Leaders Steer Nonprofits In Challenging Times The Nonprofit Governance Symposium will be held in Stimpson Auditorium and co-sponsored by Shenandoah University
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, area leaders of local nonprofit organizations are invited to come together to learn how to better navigate the challenges they face. The Nonprofit Governance Symposium, ... Continue Reading Symposium To Help Leaders Steer…
Shenandoah Addresses Special-Education Teacher Shortage Master of Science in Special Education producing caring, compassionate teachers
The Special-Education Teacher Shortage There's a teacher shortage in special education. From 2005 to 2012, the number of special education teachers employed by U.S. schools declined by more than 17 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Addresses Special-Education Teacher Shortage…