Graduate Education Degrees Spotlight

Child wearing fake elephant trunk on his nose and teacher wearing a "Read" T-shirt share an Elephant and Piggie book for parents in an elementary school classroom at a Camp Read A Lot in the summer of 2025.

Shenandoah University Makes Reading Fun

With the help of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Shenandoah makes an impact by focusing on the joy of reading through special programs like Camp Read A Lot, the Children’s Literature Conference and more

Over the summer, 38 teachers studying for Shenandoah University’s Professional Studies Certificate or Master of Science in literacy education with a reading concentration helped 64…

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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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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…

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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…

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