I can admit, I wasn’t the most confident when I started my Master’s program two years ago. Coming straight from my undergraduate studies, I didn’t know how much I would be able to contribute since my peers had years of prior teaching experience. However, as I progressed in my classes and assistantship, I became more confident in my roles as a graduate student as well as an educator. All of the professors made me feel like part of the team, while also encouraging me to continue to strive in my education. I have also accomplished things that I never thought I would in just two short years of the program. I greatly appreciate this opportunity that I’ve been given at Penn State Harrisburg, and can’t wait to apply what I have learned as I begin my career in education.
Amber Beaman
Entering the Master’s in Education Teaching & Curriculum program at Penn State Harrisburg was the first, in a series of steps, I would take that would change my professional and personal life as an educator. At the time, I was attracted to the convenience of a quality master’s program that brought the powerful brand recognition of Penn State within my reach as a full-time teacher here in the Harrisburg area. What I soon discovered through the course-work and encounters with many high-quality professors was that the relationships and skill-sets I formed during the program directly enhanced my instruction, assessment, and vision. Having since successfully graduated with my Masters in Education T&C, it is an honor to know my teacher narrative took leaps forward here at Penn State Harrisburg.
Anthony Sedun
The Master’s Teaching and Curriculum program at Penn State Harrisburg allowed me to grow as an educator and helped me to advance my career. As a professional I am able to support other teachers with the implementation of district curricula. My professors built meaningful relationships with graduate students to support them in their academic and professional growth.
Abigail Portko
Penn State’s Teaching and Curriculum Master’s program has helped me grow as an educator in ways I did not expect. The coursework helped to shed light on the rationales surrounding the various theories of learning and even the neuroscience surrounding how one learns. The courses included thought-provoking readings and discussions that helped further mold my views of education. Also, the program contained the exploration of hot topics within education that were relevant to me. In these instances, I become more aware of the research surrounding these topics and gain insight into the realms of education of my peers.
Mara Tate
When I looked into where to begin my Master’s program, I started with Penn State and looked no further. I worked with many knowledgeable professors that helped me along my way. The concepts I learned in the program enhance my teaching daily. I thank my family, as well as my newly acquired PSU family, for an awesome Master’s of Education in Teaching & Curriculum journey. I AM and WE ARE!!!
Todd R. Peters
I entered the master’s of education in teaching and curriculum program at Penn State Harrisburg in fall 2018 as a relatively new teacher, still developing my own craft. As I worked through the required courses in my major, I interacted with many knowledgeable professors that helped me to refine my own teaching skills as a first-grade teacher. A lot of what I learned within my core courses; I was able to directly apply to my own classroom to better the educational experience that my own students receive. Read Kristen's journey to commencement.
