Avila University – Insights and Resources for Educators

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Thoughts and profiles from Avila University’s School of Education professors and graduates.

• Five Latinx Avila School of Education Students Receive $3k Grants
  Five Latinx Avila School of Education students were each recently awarded a $3000 grant to assist with the educational cost of pursuing their dream of being an educator. The grant was awarded to Avila University by the Missouri Department of…

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  Q&A: Pamela Burham MA.Ed ’19
  Pamela Burham, MAEd ‘19 began her career in the field of Criminal Justice, but couldn’t find a place that sparked any passion. Her sister encouraged her to look into Avila’s education program after her own wonderful experience. After researching several…

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  Q&A: Carolyn Brown MA.Ed ’22
  Carolyn Brown is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education at Avila University. Earlier in her career, she completed the teacher certification program. “After completing the certification program at Avila, I decided that it would be beneficial to continue…

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  Q&A: Samantha Collins MA.Ed, ’19 and 2020 Kansas Horizon Award Winner
  Samantha Collins, MA.Ed is a 2019 graduate of Avila University’s School of Education. A career-changer, Collins went through Avila’s initial teaching certification program before continuing on to earn her Master’s degree. “When I decided to make a switch to be an…

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