Ave Maria University
As a student in our Education minor, you’ll explore the fundamental elements involved in the art and science of teaching while also learning specific skills and techniques to reach even the most at-risk students. We offer you an unparalleled experience that will give you the skills and confidence to work in any educational environment and provide for your future students.
Careers: Teacher, Education Administrator, Special Education Teacher, Counselor
Teaching is not simply a career; it’s a passion and a calling to form the future generations of thinkers that will build the future. That’s why we take our Education program very seriously. We aim to provide you with everything necessary to feed the hungry hearts and souls of the students who will ultimately be placed in your care for formation.
Fast Fact: This program provides up-to-date teaching standards and best practices firmly rooted in the liberal arts and resting on a deep understanding of the dignity of the human person.
Education: B.S., Elementary Education, Florida Gulf Coast University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ed.D., Teacher Leadership, Concordia University Email: pete.cade@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Elementary Education, Miami University; M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of South Florida; Ed.S., Teaching & Teaching Education, University of Florida; Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Florida Office: Canizaro Library 230 Email: kathy.christensen@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7932
Education: B.S., Elementary Education and Dance, Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., Education Leadership, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ed.D., Education Administration, University of Florida Office: Canizaro Library 229 Email: abigail.fuller@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1631
Education: B.S., Chemistry, University of Melbourne; M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Florida; M.S., Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Florida; Ph.D. (candidate), Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida Email: michelle.joyce@avemaria.edu
Education: A.A., Childhood Education, Hudson Valley Community College; B.A., Childhood Education and Psychology, Russell Sage College; M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Gulf Coast University Email: abigail.morton@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Elementary Education, Florida State University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ed.D., K-12 Educational Administration, University of Florida Email: erin.oguinn@avemaria.edu
Education:B.S., Physical Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.S., Elementary Education, Florida Gulf Coast University; M.A., Reading, Florida Gulf Coast University; D.Ed., Curriculum & Teaching, Northcentral University Email: lynne.swosinski@avemaria.edu
Education: B.S., Education, Indiana University; M.A., Education, Indiana University Email: martha.voorhees@avemaria.edu
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The spiritual life on campus is the beating heart of Ave. Whether it’s attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, participating in retreats or getting spiritual direction, you’ll find the spiritual support you need from the priests and staff of Campus Ministry.
With AMU’s core curriculum, you’ll not only achieve breadth of knowledge, but also depth of knowledge. You’ll encounter the truth about God and His creation more completely through the dynamic interplay of all of the liberal arts, including theology and natural science.
The Elementary Education major doesn’t simply give you commanding use of mere pedagogical tools; it prepares you to pass onto your students a love for life, knowledge and truth. And the need is great; we simply cannot keep up with the demand from public, classical and Catholic schools for our Education graduates. Apply now, your future students need you!
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