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Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Thompson (MAT)

Furman Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumni and social studies teacher Chelsea Thompson, who works at James F. Byrnes High School discusses her experiences with the MAT program and how it prepared her for...

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Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Lininger (MAT)

Furman Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumni and civics teacher at Hillcrest High School, Tyler Lininger, sits with the Graduate Studies Department to discuss how Furman’s MAT program prepared him for his teaching career. ...

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Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Lapkin- M.A. in Teaching

Furman Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumni and psychology teacher at Berea High School, Aaron Lapkin, sits with the Graduate Studies Department to discuss how Furman’s MAT program prepared him for his teaching career. ...

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Furman Now Offering an Online/Hybrid Educational Specialist Degree

With a reputation spanning over 100 years, Furman University has a storied history of preparing educators to lead in South Carolina schools. With a growing demand for more online course offerings following the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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Q&A with Master of Arts in Teaching Coordinator Dr. George Lipscomb

Education Professor Dr. George B. Lipscomb has been teaching at Furman since 2002. A former middle and high school social studies teacher, In addition to coordinating Furman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, he...

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4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career in Teaching

Looking for a meaningful career? The national need for quality teachers is at an all time high, and many who are searching for a change are being drawn into the profession, especially when they can...

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Furman Alum Recognized for Identifying 710 Possible Stars

Furman Alum Bob Anderson and his students (at J.L. Mann Academy) have been recognized by NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program. This program gets teachers involved in authentic astronomical research projects with professional astronomers....

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Paladin Pals “Top 10 Kids Books of 2021” With Supplemental Materials

At Furman, we are always looking for ways to support our teachers and our community.  That is why we've developed the "Paladin Pals" poster series! In this book list, Furman's Paladin Pals help students discover...

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Elle Warne: MAT Student Spotlight

As one of the first graduates of Furman's new Master of Arts in Teaching program, Elle Warne Joins us to discuss her experiences through the program. After her graduation, Elle is preparing to take on...

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Daniel Hoilett: Student Spotlight

https://youtu.be/JW6qzDJeH6A My name is Daniel Hoilett, my students call me Mr. Hoilett or Mr. H. I have taught second grade for 4 years,  and then I taught 4th grade for 2 years. I teach at...

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4 Tips for Managing the Transition to Teaching Online

Furman M.A.Ed. student Daniel Hoilett shares some tips for teachers and discusses how he managed his transition from teaching classes in-person to teaching online during the 2020-21 Covid-19 Quarantine and how it resulted in a...

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Furman’s Master of Arts in Teaching: Launching Careers in Teaching

https://vimeo.com/403850301 From the Transcript: Dr. Mike Svec: What Inspires me about the Furman MAT program is that it is addressing a pressing need. South Carolina as well as the nation, is facing a teacher shortage,...

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