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Growing as an Educator and Literacy Leader: Amanda’s Experience
I originally began the Master of Education with a concentration in Literacy program at Furman University in 2021 after taking a break from teaching in order to stay home with my daughter. Before becoming a...
Continue Reading“A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks.”
This well-known proverb took root during my undergraduate years at Furman and was later strengthened through my experience earning a master’s degree with a concentration in literacy. I believe that literacy is the foundation of...
Continue ReadingFrom the Classroom to the World: Kate’s Adventure
I am currently a third-grade teacher at Blythe Academy of Languages in Greenville, South Carolina. This is my third year teaching. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Literacy...
Continue ReadingBecoming a Literacy Leader: Marie’s Story
Early in my teaching career, I was certain I would spend my entire professional life in my own classroom. Even after nineteen years, what I cherish most are the relationships I build with students, especially...
Continue ReadingOpening Doors with Literacy: Johnna’s Journey
One of the things I most believe in is that literacy opens doors to opportunities and fulfillment in life in ways that few other skills can. It’s true that good reading, writing and speaking are...
Continue ReadingEmpowering Literacy Leaders: Online M.A.Ed. in Literacy at Furman University
Written by Katie Kelly Strong literacy instruction transforms lives—it empowers learners, opens doors and creates pathways for lifelong learning and success. Furman University’s online Master of Education (MA.Ed.) with a concentration in Literacy advances educators’...
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 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...
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