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 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…
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…
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…
Three-time Shenandoah Graduate Joins Prince William Schools in High-Ranking Role Vernon Bock ’96, ’98, ’00 hired as PWCS Chief Operating Officer
Vernon Bock ’96, ’98, ’00, holds master’s degrees in educational administration and educational technology, and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Shenandoah. Find out more about his new ... Continue Reading Three-time Shenandoah Graduate Joins Prince…
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…
‘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 Career Switcher Graduate Receives High Teaching Honor Kristi Rice ’16 Is Honored With Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award
A graduate of Shenandoah University’s Career Switcher Program is one of two recipients of the U.S. Department of Education and National Security Agency’s Presidential Cybersecurity Education ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Career Switcher Graduate Receives…
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…
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…
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…
Shenandoah Career Switchers Win State Awards Program alumni receive top honors from the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
The Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (VATFACS) recently honored two alumni of the Shenandoah University Career Switchers program. Terri Evers, who completed phase one ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Career Switchers Win State…
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…
Lukacs Named Certified Google Innovator Program recognizes and supports top educators around the globe
Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction Karrin Lukacs, Ph.D., has been named from a pool of over 1,000 applicants to be Google Certified Innovator. The Google for Education Certified ... Continue Reading Lukacs Named Certified Google Innovator…
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…
Shenandoah University’s School of Education & Leadership Offers Reduced Tuition Rate Leading the way in graduate education for those who serve the common good
Shenandoah University is leading the way in making graduate education more affordable for those who serve the common good. As part of efforts to make education more accessible for educators and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s School of Education…
A Summer Trip That Reverberates For A Lifetime Global Experiential Learning Courses Provide Students With Unforgettable Opportunities
By Rachel Deanne Sherman ’18 Shenandoah University's for-credit, faculty-led Global Experiential Learning courses took students to countries around the world this summer, where they immersed ... Continue Reading A Summer Trip That Reverberates…
An Incubator for Literacy Education Degree, Conference, Writing Project and Student Writing Effort Combine To Create a Culture of Literacy Education In Northern Virginia at Shenandoah University
For a few special moments on the afternoon of May 31, the entire student body of Winchester’s Garland R. Quarles Elementary School (GQES) celebrated inside Shenandoah’s Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre (OBT). ... Continue Reading An Incubator for Literacy Education…
Introducing The School of Education & Leadership A name change has been approved for the School of Education & Human Development
Shenandoah University's Board of Trustees has approved a name change for the School of Education & Human Development, which is now known as the School of Education and Leadership. "We see the ... Continue Reading Introducing The School of Education…
Education Graduate Student Wins VACTE Award Sujin Chung '18 Embarking On Elementary Education Career After Years In Accounting Field
Sujin Chung '18 has received one of only 11 scholarships awarded recently by the Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (VACTE), according to Associate Professor of Curriculum & ... Continue Reading Education Graduate Student Wins VACTE…
Education News: Fall/Winter 2017 School of Education & Human Development students create Claymation videos, attend a student educators' conference and collaborate with students almost a thousand miles away
On Dec. 4, university studies students learned how to make Claymation videos using modeling clay, their iPads, Apple Pencils, and the Keynote app. The workshop, led by Apple Distinguished Educator ... Continue Reading Education News: Fall/Winter 2017 School…