What Will School Closures Mean for Student Achievement?
As students returned to class in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic this year, many did not recognize their schools. Some came back to socially
March 30, 2022
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Jose Quezada Gives His All and Then Some Earning Ed.D.
Some people are born to lead. Captain Jose Quezada, USMC (Ret.), has dedicated his life to service with 20 years of military experience leading in
March 3, 2022
Car Crash Survivor Herminia Kishida Earns Ed.D. in Online Program
Four days after Thanksgiving in 2016, Dr. Herminia Kishida was in a car wreck on her way to work. “I had broken ribs, a broken
March 3, 2022
Real-World Technological Applications of Instructional Design
Instructional design is the practice of developing and planning high-quality educational experiences. Instructional Design Central defines it as “the process by which learning products and
February 8, 2022
6 Leadership Skills for Sports Administration at Every Level
Sports are a significant part of culture and business in the United States. Sport administrators are essential members of sport organizations — from public schools
January 25, 2022
5 Ways Educational Leaders and Administrators Can Impact Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Leaders and administrators can play an important role in shaping the educational experiences of students, staff members and faculty. From learning different perspectives to breaking
August 3, 2021
Katherine Bandy Completes Master’s Program After Going Abroad
Katherine Bandy was teaching English at Harbin Normal University in China when she decided to finish what she started by completing a master’s degree program
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 Is Driving Demand for Instructional Designers
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we do school — possibly forever. Within just six months, we have felt an unprecedented and urgent need to
January 29, 2021
Nigeria Native Dr. Ayodele William Okesola Rises to the Challenge in Online Ed.D. Program
While Dr. Ayodele William Okesola was busy inspiring his students, they were doing the same for him. “I am a mentor to youth,” he said.
January 29, 2021
Dr. Shirley Sims Juggles Multiple Commitments While Earning Ed.D. Online
While Shirley Sims earned a doctoral degree over the course of 36 months, she also helped run a college, had a baby and started a
November 13, 2020
Dr. Linda McKenna Refocuses on Education With Online Ed.D. Program
Education is never far from Dr. Linda McKenna’s mind. Two-and-a-half years ago, she earned a promotion to director of learning and development at Comcast in
November 12, 2020
Entrepreneur Dr. Gabe Venturi Enters New Domain by Earning Ed.D. Online
Dr. Gabe Venturi and the internet go way back. After getting in on the ground floor during the internet boom in the late 1990s, the
November 12, 2020
Dr. Jim Coughlin Prepares for Life After Military Service by Earning Ed.D.
Dr. Jim Coughlin should teach a class in multitasking. While enrolled in the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program at St. Thomas University,
October 9, 2020
Instructional Design Master’s for Non-Teachers
Job opportunities in technology-focused instructional design abound in today’s environment of technology-driven culture and business. Even if you are not currently a licensed teacher, earning
October 7, 2020
Educational Leadership in Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of almost everyone in education. Teachers, students and administrators in K-12 school systems have been forced to shift
October 7, 2020
Dr. Cory Los Schumacher Completes Educational Journey With Ed.D.
It’s been a little more than a decade since Dr. Cory Los Schumacher was diagnosed with a brain tumor. “The doctor told me I was
September 16, 2020
Dr. Irene Okwang Boosts Leadership and Teaching Skills by Earning Ed.D. Online
Although Dr. Irene Okwang has built a career in human resources, education remains her passion. So much so that the Accra, Ghana, native graduated from
July 24, 2020
Ashleigh Haug Adds Master’s Degree to Teaching Resume in 10 Months
Ashleigh Haug wanted to make her father, Michael Shimko, proud and broaden her horizons as a teacher by continuing her own education. Missions accomplished. Haug
July 22, 2020
Careers for Instructional Designers
Instructional design is a unique field of study that blends the fundamentals of communication, psychology, and education. Successful industrial designers understand how people learn and
July 16, 2020
What to Know About an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The prospect of earning a doctoral degree can seem intimidating. Because most programs require several years of full-time enrollment followed by an extensive writing project
July 16, 2020
Become a Corporate Trainer With an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
A corporate trainer is essentially a teacher who educates adults in a corporate setting. Depending on the size of the company, the location and the
July 16, 2020
3 Online Degrees in Ed. Leadership and Instructional Design
Education plays a significant role in shaping communities. A successful school can inspire students to outperform expectations and partner with parents to enable their children
February 12, 2020
What Can Educational Leaders Do About the Teacher Shortage?
Earlier this year the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) published a report examining teacher shortages in the United States. The EPI found that “the teacher shortage
February 12, 2020
Online Format Paves Way for Cuba Native Kathy Schoenfelder to Earn Master’s Degree
Kathy Schoenfelder and St. Thomas University were a match made in New Jersey. After immigrating to the United States from Cuba when she was 12
February 7, 2020
Scott Gill-Jacobson Finds What He Was Looking For in Ed.D. Program
Scott Gill-Jacobson had a question he needed answered. During his time as assistant director of accountability, education and compliance at Florida Southern College, Gill-Jacobson became
January 17, 2020
Joe Hogan to Become Educator of Future Educators With Ed.D.
There are so many different career options to explore when you enter the hallowed halls of a university, but there was really only one option
November 22, 2019
Instructional Design: A Growing Field
According to a recent article from Forbes, automation is actually creating jobs and new roles for workers, a trend that is expected to continue and
September 19, 2019
Affordable Master’s Degree in Instructional Design
If you are interested in earning a master’s degree in instructional design while you keep your current job, you may want to consider completing your
September 19, 2019
Bahamian Indira Munroe-Farrington Hits Academic Stride at STU
Indira Munroe-Farrington came to St. Thomas University to complete a bachelor’s degree she started eight years earlier. She will be Dr. Indira Munroe-Farrington by the
May 14, 2019
Gain an Advanced Understanding of Social Media in Organizations
Whether your position of leadership is in a private corporation, public organization, educational institute or nonprofit agency, you must be aware of social media’s growing
November 6, 2018
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