- Avila Alum Kimberly Sixta Named 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year
September 26, 2025 – Kansas City, Mo.Avila University proudly celebrates alumna Kimberly Sixta, who has been named the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Sixta, a Social Studies teacher at Ruskin High School in the Hickman Mills C-1 School District, becomes the 57th recipient of the honor since the program’s inception in 1957. Sixta earned...
- 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 local options, Burham decided Avila was the right fit for her because she could earn...
- 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 my learning and pursue my Master of Arts in Education,” said Brown. “Avila was the...
- 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 educator, I knew I wanted to find an accredited, rigorous program with a strong reputation...
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