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Afra Ahmed Hersi, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education, presents the inaugural School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award to Debbie Phelps, M.Ed.
Debbie Phelps, M.Ed. ’98, receives inaugural School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award

Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education honored author, motivational speaker, and longtime Baltimore County educator Debbie Phelps, M.Ed. ’98, with the University’s inaugural School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award on Nov. 20,...

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Meet Kristine Larson: Loyola's New Special Education Professor

Meet Kristine Larson, the newest assistant professor in our Special Education professor. Larson is a fresh face at Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education, but her connection to Loyola runs deep. A proud alumna, Dr. Larson returns to inspire...

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Meet the CREST Scholars: Melissa Cruz Noriega

Meet Melissa Cruz Noriega, a CREST scholar pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education with a focus on Biology at Loyola University Maryland.

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Elevate Your Career with Our New Online Graduate Program in Instructional Design!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level or are you considering a new career path that builds on your current experience? Learn more about our revamped Learning Design & Technology program!

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Meet Chelsea Hilliard: Loyola's Newest School Counseling Professor

Loyola’s School of Education is thrilled to welcome Dr. Chelsea Hilliard, our new Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor for the School Counseling program. With a passion for supporting multilingual students and a dedication to the art of school...

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Meet the CREST Scholars: Ada Marcovitz

We’re excited to introduce Ada Marcovitz, one of our new CREST Scholars at Loyola University. The CREST program supports tuition, books, fees, and licensure exams for MAT students. Ada is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)...

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Mr. Kevin Solomowitz Wins 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award

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Loyola MAT Student receives distinguished Fulbright Award

Loyola senior Lily Tiger, ’24, was recently awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Greece next year. Upon returning from Greece, Tiger anticipates earning her Master of Arts in Teaching at Loyola. Learn...

Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Appel M.A. '24

his month's alumni spotlight from our Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice program is Bryan Appel! Bryan graduated in May with his M.A. and is a kindergarten teacher in Baltimore City. Hear from Bryan in this blog!

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Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Green M.A. '23

Jordan Green earned her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice in 2023 and currently works as a math specialist in elementary education. In this blog, Jordan shares why the CISJ program stood out to her.

Spotlight on Loyola Maryland's School Counseling Faculty: Shaping the Future of School Counseling

Focused on promoting the school counseling profession, Loyola Maryland's faculty members share a common vision: to prepare pre-service counselors to meaningfully impact the lives of youth at both an individual level while also creating changes within...

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Alumni Spotlight: Doha Nassar M.A. '24

Doha Nassar earned her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice in 2024 and currently works as a 2nd grade homeroom teacher and team lead. In this blog post, Doha discusses how her passions came to life through both her experiences with...

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Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Rodriguez, M.Ed. '21

Alexandra Rodriguez earned her M.Ed. from the Educational Technology program (now Learning Design & Technology) in 2021. Since graduating, Alexandra has become a Computer Science Teacher/ Technology Lead at an elementary school. Read her interview...

Artificial Intelligence at Work

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in recent years. But how will the influx of AI technology impact educators?

Unveiling the Future of Education: The Learning Design & Technology Program at Loyola University Maryland

In a world where technology is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, staying ahead of the curve is imperative for educators and professionals alike. Recognizing the need to adapt to the evolving field of educational technology and meet...

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