Education & Leadership Spotlight

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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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…

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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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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…

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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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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. 

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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…

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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 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…

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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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