- Q&A: Megan Carnes MA.Ed
Megan Carnes graduated from Avila with her BA and decided to return to earn her teaching certification and Master of Arts in Education. “Avila’s program is an undiscovered gem in the metro area,” said Carnes. Carnes is now a Journalism teacher at Park Hill High School in the Park Hill School District. “I have...
- 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: Heather Chaszar MA.Ed ’17
Heather Chaszar was changing careers to education and looking for a program that offered course flexibility while meeting her needs as a working adult. She found Avila’s Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum & Instruction. “After completing the required professional education coursework, transitioning into the master’s program was seamless. Receiving an MAEd in Curriculum...
- 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: Brett Beneke MA.Ed ’19
Brett Beneke completed his teaching certification in Secondary Education at Avila and returned a few years later to earn his Master of Arts in Education in 2019. Brett said, “One of my undergraduate professors at KU raved about Avila’s approach to taking people with existing degrees and getting them classroom-ready.” Upon earning his certification, he...
- Q&A: Ashley Rowland MA.Ed, ’21
After a nine-year career in the field of criminology, Ashley Rowland felt a push toward a new direction. “I needed a program that would allow me to continue to meet my obligations to my family while still being able to pursue my new dream,” said Avila alumna Ashley Rowland, Master of Arts in Education ‘21....
- Education Blog: Which Teachers Are Most in Demand in Missouri?
You might hear on the news about teacher shortages, but have you ever wondered what types of teachers are most in-demand? At the end of each year, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education publishes a Teacher Shortage Report to illustrate the areas most in-demand within the state of Missouri. The following facts from...
- Education Blog: Helping Students Move Beyond Making Lessons Plans Through a Broader Lens
Dr. Sue Ellen McCalley, Professor in the School of Education at Avila University, has expertise is in special education, literacy, and learning theory. She has traveled internationally to consult on developing programs for children with special needs in China, Russia, South Africa, India, and Singapore. In my Developmental and Education Psychology class, I begin each...
- 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...
- Education Blog: Burnout, Teacher Retention, and the Well-Being of Preservice Teachers
Dr. Jessica Kamuru, Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Avila University, has some wonderful insight on teacher burnout and the well-being of preservice teachers, and how they can take care of themselves in the classroom. As a professor who teaches practicum, I am always looking for current trends in education that will impact my...