Education & Leadership

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 recognizing…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Writing For Today’s Children With Respect And Thanks

Author Jason Reynolds Offers Ideas On Why Young People Respond To His Work  

Jason Reynolds, author of bestselling books like the young adult “Long Way Down,” and the middle-grade Track series, bookended his presentation at Shenandoah University’s Children’s…

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