Toney McNair decided to pursue his M.Ed. – Administration & Supervision degree at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ after the program was suggested by one of his colleagues. Throughout his program, he was named Teacher of the Year, and often relied on faculty members for their support, advisement, and encouragement. Toney said, key members of our faculty played an important role to his success during his time here at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Our faculty helped ensure Toney’s success both in and outside the classroom by providing one-on-one attention, and making sure he had the tools he needed to succeed.

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My favorite thing about ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ would have to be the people. Through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, I was able to meet and connect with a lot of influential people who helped me throughout my educational journey. – Courtney, ’20

Courtney obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, and fell in love with their education programs. When she decided to pursue her M.ED. choosing ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ was an easy decision for her.

One of her favorite things about the M.ED. – Curriculum and Instruction program was the preparation it gave her for her career as a teacher. This particular program allowed Courtney to have  classroom practicums at a variety of schools and in different grades, which gave her a lot of practice in several different areas!

If you are debating starting or going back to school Courtney provided excellent advice. She says for anyone who is thinking about obtaining their degree to put away any fears they may have and go for it. There is nothing better than receiving an education that will benefit you tremendously down the road!

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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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My name is Erin French. I have been teaching for 3 years now. I start my teaching career in North Carolina as a 2nd grade assistant moving the next year to teaching 8th grade social studies then the following year 6th grade social studies before finding my ideal job as a special education teacher at Chatham Middle School in Virginia. My decision to teach came after many wrong choices of career paths in my life. However, one of those choices was training service dogs for children with autism. Working with the children with autism started my desire to want to help more children with special needs learn to not only cope with their disabilities but succeed and do great things.

I started working on my Master in Special Education my 2nd year teaching, which was the year I started teaching 8th grade social studies. That was a very challenging year learning to run a middle school classroom and juggle classwork for my degree. My second year teaching, while still working on figuring out the ins and outs of running classroom successfully I had my husbands and my first son. Yes, I was still working on my master’s the whole time, learning to teach and pregnant then caring for a new family. However, things could not have gone better thanks to the wonderful staff, teachers, success counselors and advisors at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

What is your motivation for obtaining your degree here at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?

Before deciding where to attend school to obtain my Master’s in Special Education I looked at several schools that had online programs as well as on campus classes. When I talked with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ they were by far the most motivational and inspirational school I had dealt with. They did not hesitate to encourage me and warn me about the problems I could occur. They also were extremely easy to get in contact with when I had additional questions and within days it was obvious they were a school that cared about me being a successful student and that was where I wanted to attend.

Why did you choose ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Graduate & Professional Studies program?

My goal was to be able to teach special education. My background was a BA in Criminal Justice. I did not have a previous teaching degree. They had the exact program I was looking for which included receiving my teaching license at the completion of my degree in special education.

When I talked with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ they were by far the most motivational and inspirational school I had dealt with.

How has your degree from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ assisted you in your career?

My degree from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has allowed me to obtain my dream job as a special education teacher. Without attending ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and the wonderful professors I would not have the knowledge to perform my job adequately.

What advice would you share for current and incoming students in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s GPS Program?

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s GPS Program is a program that is geared towards you being a successful student. If you need help reach out to your success counselors or professors they are always willing to work with you to be sure you are able to complete your program.

What keeps you motivated while in your degree program?

My biggest motivation by far was my family and knowing they needed me to have this degree so I could provide for them. Also, though it has always been a passion of mine to teach special education and knowing how much I could change children’s lives keep me going through the tough times.

What is your anticipated date of graduation?

May 4, 2019

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