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Shenandoah University Professor Melissa Hartman Publishes Special Education Textbook

Assistant Professor of Special Education Imparts 38 Years of Wisdom

By Natalie Gales ’25 Earlier this year, Assistant Professor of Special Education Melissa Hartman, Ed.D., published the textbook “Foundations of Special Education: Transcending Barriers” through…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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