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From Learner to Leader: The Journey of Furman Alumnus, Matthew Critell, in School Leadership
In the hallways of Bethel Elementary, Matthew Critell strides with purpose, his commitment to education recognizable in every interaction. But how did he arrive at this pivotal role as principal? On the Go Further podcast,...
Continue ReadingCareer Pathways from Furman University’s M.A.Ed. & MAT Graduate Programs
Are you a graduate student contemplating your career path in education? Furman University's Graduate Studies offers an array of master’s degree programs, each tailored to specific areas of expertise. In a recent episode of Furman...
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 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,...
Continue ReadingFurman TESOL Student Named Finalist for 2020-21 SC Teacher of the Year
Summit Drive Elementary third grade teacher and current Master of Arts in Education Student Angelica Childes is a top 5 finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. Angelica is specializing in Teaching...
Continue ReadingStudents Help Alumna Teacher Create Virtual Book Club
by Erikah Haavie Students in Dr. Katie Kelly’s EDU 331 class have teamed up with fourth-graders at Roebuck Elementary School in Spartanburg District 6 for virtual book clubs this spring! The Furman students created book...
Continue ReadingSpreading Awareness of Diversity and Social Justice Through Reading
Reilly Mahan discusses her approach to learning about diversity through readings on Native American culture and experiences. This method has allowed he to engage her students in real conversation about real struggles that are happening...
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