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Learning about the Big Picture: Furman’s Ed.S. Degree
For educators interested in becoming leaders in their local school systems, Furman's Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) provides an opportunity, not only to advance their career, but to advance their understanding of how our educational systems...
Continue ReadingLiteracy Education Helps Children Build Identities
Furman Master of Arts in Education graduate Reilly Mahan discusses her experience as a literacy teacher and how the lessons she learned at Furman help her teach effective communication and identity building to students who...
Continue ReadingAlumni Spotlight: Reilly Mahan (MAEd)
Reilly Mahan Joins us today to talk about her experience earning her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Literacy, and how her classes at Furman helped her become a better teacher. https://youtu.be/HC-Qw9KFbjQ...
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...
Continue ReadingEdgar Henson: Ed.S. Student Profile
Edgar Henson sat down with us to discuss his time at Furman and his experiences in our classrooms as he continues to complete his journey to become a school Superintendent. https://youtu.be/5NGsi028H1Q For more information about...
Continue ReadingBitmoji Classrooms: A Useful Tool for Teaching Online
Bitmoji Classrooms are an amazing way that teachers have been adapting their teaching methods to the online class structures which have become common due to the Coronavirus lockdowns. Reilly Mahan joins us to discuss her...
Continue ReadingHow Communities Can Help Homeless Students
Gentrification has become a buzzword among community leaders in South Carolina's upstate communities. While it is understood that gentrification can have its negative impacts, what community members don't often realize is the toll it takes...
Continue ReadingDistance Learning Opportunities for Furman Graduate Studies in 2021
The SACSCOC executive council has approved distance learning for Furman Graduate studies as of August 31, 2020. By offering distance education, Furman University fulfills its graduate mission statement to "transcend the traditional model for student...
Continue ReadingOlu Ogumbi: Alumni Spotlight
After graduating from business school with a Bachelor's in Marketing and working in the field of advertising for several years, Olu decided to enroll in Furman University's Mater of Arts in Strategic Design program. In...
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