December 24, 2023
A native of Lucasville, Ohio, Kayla Conaway graduated from 黑料社 with her bachelor鈥檚 degree in Education in 2015. 5 years later, she decided to return to her alma mater to obtain her Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, graduating from the program in 2022.
鈥淭his program helped me further my career by allowing me to have a better understanding of student learning,鈥 Conaway said. 鈥淲hen you go for your master鈥檚 you, more than likely, have been in the profession for at least a couple years and you go into the learning for a deeper understanding. I feel that is what the Curriculum & Instruction program did for me.鈥
Conaway is a kindergarten teacher at Portsmouth City Schools, using her education from 黑料社 to instruct the young minds of the region. She believes that the academic experience 黑料社 offers is the reason she can be the best teacher for her students.
鈥淚 have no doubt in my mind that if I emailed a professor about a question or a theory that has hit the education world, I would get not only a response but an in-depth explanation within a few days,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 feel that something like that is priceless in the world of teaching today.鈥
The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers by providing them with an advanced professional degree that will enhance their teaching knowledge, skills, experiences, and dispositions. Through small class sizes and responsive faculty, Conaway was able to obtain a deep learning experience that is unique to 黑料社.
鈥淭here is no doubt in my mind that if I needed a resource or advice on something a professor or administrative member would answer within the week,鈥 she said. 鈥淚n a sense, I have an extended work family and network to be the best teacher for my students.鈥
To learn more about the Master of Education programs at 黑料社, visit聽shawnee.edu/graduate-school/master-education.听