Through academically rigorous course offerings, outstanding instructors, and proactive support systems, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ empowers all students to be life-long learners. – Jeremy Clark, ’09 ’20

Jeremy Clark is a M.ED – Curriculum and Instruction and M.ED – Administration and Supervision graduate, who has worked for Norfolk Public Schools for over 20 years. Jeremy’s journey at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ allowed him to accelerate his career as he moved from an English teacher, department chairperson and most recently gaining a promotion to Dean of Students in his school division.

The M.ED programs Jeremy chose were perfect for his lifestyle, as they allowed him to continue his educational journey, while working fulltime. Each course Jeremy took gave him real-world experience and challenged him to think critically, so he would be able to make crucial decisions in his career.

Congratulations Jeremy! Keep up the good work!

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I had several favorite things about ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. I liked living on campus even though I lived in Danville. The small classes allowed me to talk directly to the instructors, and gained one-on-one attention in my studies. Also, the family-like atmosphere of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ made it feel like I was at home. -Connie Jennings, BA’82, MBA’07, M.Ed.’08

Connie Jennings is a three time ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ graduate. She chose ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ for its Theatre department, and Ms. Betty Smith. Ms. Smith was one of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s acting, directing, and public speaking professors at the time of Connie’s enrollment. She was also an one-act theatre judge for a play Connie performed in. After seeing Connie perform in a play, Ms. Smith encouraged her to attend ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

Connie’s undergraduate degree in English and Theatre has helped her to obtain teaching positions at George Washington High School. Her additional graduate level degrees have helped to excel her career even more, and gave her personal satisfaction along the way.

We asked Connie what her advice was for someone debating going back to school, and she said “I would tell them to go. One of my favorite quotes is by the late blues singer, B. B. King who said, “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it from you.”

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