Four Shenandoah University students studying to be educators have been named recipients of $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarships for Spring 2025. These awards are provided to cover costs ... Continue Reading Spring 2025 Strong Scholars Named…
Shenandoah Receives Largest-Ever Claude Moore Grant Funds Will Support Literacy-Promoting Efforts
Shenandoah University’s Claude Moore Center for Literacy (CMCL) has received its largest-ever grant from the Fairfax, Virginia-based Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, in the form of a $101,000 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Receives Largest-Ever Claude Moore…
Laura S. Kerbaugh Honored with AAUW Scholarship Scholarship Awarded in Memory of Dr. Amy Lee Parker
Laura S. Kerbaugh, a first year Ed.D. in educational leadership student, recently received the 2025 Dr. Amy Lee Parker Endowed Scholarship. Each year, the Winchester Branch of the American Association ... Continue Reading Laura S. Kerbaugh Honored with…
McKibbin ’24 Receives Strong Scholarship Funds Offset Expenses During Student-Teaching Semester
Shenandoah University education student Mairead McKibbin ’24 is the recipient of a Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship to help defray costs incurred during student teaching. The $5,000 ... Continue Reading McKibbin ’24 Receives Strong Scholarship…
Shenandoah Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious Award Annmarie Noonan ’24 honored for her educational leadership program dissertation
A student in Shenandoah University’s Ph.D. in educational leadership program has received the prestigious Brenda Loyd Outstanding Dissertation Award from the Virginia Educational Research Association ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious…
Shenandoah Brings The Best Creators of Children’s Literature To Classrooms Nationwide Virtual visits kick off 38th Children’s Literature Conference, which will conclude with a three-day in-person event for educators in June, featuring even more award-winning authors and illustrators
Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference is in full swing, after kicking off in April with a virtual author visit with classrooms around the United States by bestselling, Newbery ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Brings The Best Creators…
Shenandoah Alumni Are Loudoun’s Top Educators 3 of 4 Teacher/Principal of the Year honorees have a Shenandoah graduate degree in education
Three of four Loudoun County, Virginia, educators honored with either Teacher of the Year or Principal of the Year awards for 2024 hold a master's degree in education from Shenandoah University's ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alumni Are Loudoun’s Top…
Northern Virginia KidWind Challenge Held at Shenandoah Two dozen teams displayed their solar or wind projects at the event
Twenty-four teams (over one hundred elementary through high school youth) competed in the Northern Virginia KidWind Challenge at Shenandoah University in the Brandt Student Center on March 14. The ... Continue Reading Northern Virginia KidWind Challenge Held…
Trio Of Doctoral Programs In Leadership Available At Shenandoah Ed.D. & Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Ph.D.: Organizational Leadership Offered
Shenandoah University now has three options for graduate students interested in a doctoral degree in either organizational or educational leadership. The university’s Division of Education and ... Continue Reading Trio Of Doctoral Programs In…
Creating a Culture of Children’s Literacy Through Shenandoah Philanthropy Makes a Huge Difference in Bringing Books and a Love of Reading to Students While Also Supporting Their Educators
On a Thursday in May at Shenandoah University, two nationally known children’s authors received the kind of reception usually reserved for pop music stars. Katherine Applegate, the author of more ... Continue Reading Creating a Culture of Children’s…
Shenandoah DEL Faculty Receive Award For Research Paper Catherine Shiffman, Ph.D., and Paula Malachias ’18, Ed.D., recognized by AERA for their research on the use of technology in adult foundational education
Two Shenandoah University faculty members in the Division of Education and Leadership recently were recognized for their research on the use of technology in adult foundational education. SU ... Continue Reading Shenandoah DEL Faculty Receive Award…
Shenandoah Graduate Is Loudoun Principal of the Year Lori Mercer '98, M.Ed., Received Honor in April
Hovatter Elementary School Principal Lori Mercer '98, M.Ed., who received her master's degree at Shenandoah, was named the 2023 Loudoun County Public Schools Principal of the Year in late April. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Graduate Is Loudoun Principal…
Shenandoah Further Supports Sustainability in Hosting KidWind Competition Faculty Member Also Assists KidWind Teams From Loudoun County
Shenandoah University, a stalwart of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges,” has extended the reach of its sustainability efforts to middle and high school communities. Over spring break, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Further Supports Sustainability in…
Financial Support Available for Veterans Interested in Teaching Careers Funds would cover a significant portion of tuition for up to 10 veterans/military personnel who enter the Career Switcher program
Veterans interested in becoming teachers through Shenandoah University’s Career Switcher program can have half of their tuition covered by Virginia’s Troops to Teachers Center at the College of ... Continue Reading Financial Support Available for Veterans…
Shenandoah Ed.D. Student Named An Assistant Superintendent in Frederick County, Virginia Shane A. Goodwin to begin tenure as the FCPS' assistant superintendent for administration on June 1.
Shane A. Goodwin, who is studying for a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, has more than 25 years of experience in public education and is currently the director of human resources and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Ed.D. Student Named An…
Shenandoah Graduate Named VDOE Chief of Staff Jeremy Raley '11, takes on new role after serving as superintendent of schools for two Virginia counties
Shenandoah University Division of Education & Leadership graduate Jeremy Raley '11, Ed.D., has been appointed the new chief of staff for the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Governor ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Graduate Named VDOE Chief…
Shenandoah Doctor of Education Student Receives AAUW Scholarship Annmarie Noonan Awarded Dr. Amy Lee Parker Endowed Scholarship
Shenandoah University Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership student Annmarie Noonan was recently awarded the American Association of University Women’s Dr. Amy Lee Parker Endowed Scholarship. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Doctor of Education Student…
Prepare for the Best Jobs in the U.S. at Shenandoah University programs provide the foundation needed for many of U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 jobs
If you’re interested in pursuing one of U.S. News & World Report's 100 best jobs in the United States, Shenandoah University is a great place to be. The university’s schools offer programs that ... Continue Reading Prepare for the Best Jobs…
Shenandoah’s ‘Strong Scholars’ Named Scholarships from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarships Awarded to Promising Future Educators
Five Shenandoah University education students have received $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarships to defray costs associated with student-teaching during the 2023 Spring semester: Ada ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s ‘Strong Scholars’ Named Scholarships…
Education Doctoral Student Honored With Tech Award Nick Grzeda only educator recognized as a NextGen Leader
Nick Grzeda, a third-year Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership student and graduate of Shenandoah’s Professional Studies Certificate in Administration & Supervision program was recently ... Continue Reading Education Doctoral Student Honored With…
Shenandoah University Announces New Academic Programs SU continues to expand its already diverse offerings in 2022
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, &…