A master’s degree is a postgraduate-level academic qualification. It builds skills and knowledge in a specialized area of study that prepares candidates for advanced careers and higher earning potential. Benefits of Master’s Program for Educators Earning a master’s degree provides educators with many opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of
Meet the passionate Dr. Karen Bachman, OAESA with Concordia University Chicago’s adjunct professor of Ohio Principal Licensure Program, Ohio Superintendent Licensure Program, Ohio Teacher Leader Endorsement Program, and principal internship supervisor. What programs do you teach at OAESA with Concordia University Chicago? What drew you to this field of study?
How Prevalent is Teacher Burnout? What Leads to Burnout? Masks, temperature checkpoints, social distancing markers on the floor, plexiglass panels, and inactivated water fountains are just a few signs that we live in unprecedented times. Teachers everywhere are being asked to do more and more to combat the repercussions left
What programs do you teach at OAESA with Concordia University Chicago? What drew you to this field of study? What keeps you excited about it? I currently teach EDL 7100 – The Superintendency and EDL 6231 – Ohio: School Law for the Ohio Principal and Superintendent Licensure Program and Teacher
Deciding to pursue a master’s degree is a big financial decision; however, it is an attainable goal as there are many ways to fund a degree. When deciding to begin my master’s program from OAESA with Concordia University Chicago, I needed to consider paying for my degree. My husband is
Cathryn Petticrew-Rice graduated from OAESA with Concordia University Chicago with a Superintendent Licensure Only degree, currently works as an elementary school principal, and is an OAESA board member. As an educator who has utilized her licensure to lead a school building and inspire children to love learning and use what
What does the M.A. Differentiated Instruction Program encompass? OAESA with Concordia University Chicago’s M.A. Differentiated Instruction Program is directed toward the preparation of master classroom teachers who are interested in leading change and reform efforts in their classrooms and schools. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council
Courtney Angelo Patone graduated from OAESA with Concordia University Chicago with an M.A. in School Leadership with Principal Licensure degree and currently works as a fourth- grade teacher in New Mexico but hopes to utilize her degree after her next move to improve education for the district her and her
What Concerns Did You have Before Pursuing a Graduate Program? Before beginning a graduate program with OAESA in collaboration with Concordia University Chicago, I had several concerns about starting a graduate program. I had four young children at home ranging from ten years to eight months of age when I
Deciding that I wanted to take on a more prominent leadership role in education was easy. Deciding where to begin a graduate program, however, was much more difficult. I spent endless hours online scrolling through a myriad of graduate programs. I compared various programs, pricing, and required courses. All the
