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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...
Continue ReadingAlumni 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. ...
Continue ReadingAlumni 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. ...
Continue ReadingFurman 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,...
Continue ReadingQ&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...
Continue Reading4 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...
Continue ReadingFurman 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....
Continue ReadingPaladin 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...
Continue ReadingElle 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...
Continue ReadingDaniel 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...
Continue Reading4 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...
Continue ReadingFurman’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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