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Education Professions

Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has prepared talented students of every background to lead principled lives of consequence.  Education as a pressing social issue has captured the attention of generations of Amherst College students, and alumni who have pursued a calling in education consistently report how their Amherst education provided a sound foundation for their work. With the support and leadership of Charles “Chuck” Ashby Lewis ’64 and Penny Bender Sebring, Ph.D., Amherst’s Careers in Education Professions Career Community encourages students to explore, experience, and reflect upon a variety of paths into the education professions.

Education, Exploration, and empowerment: highlighting the asian university for women Teaching fellowship

The Asian University for Women (AUW) aims to provide education, skill-building, and empowerment for women of developing countries unable to access higher education due to a lack of opportunities for women, danger to safety, or economic concerns. The AUW teaching …

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A Fifth of American Adults Struggle to Read. Why Are We Failing to Teach Them?

This article reports the data and shares the individual stories behind why one-fifth of American adults are illiterate or low-proficiency readers.

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The Push for a $60K Base Teacher Salary Gains Steam as Bernie Sanders Signs On

This article will outline the legislation that Sen. Bernie Sanders will introduce. It will also report on the variations in salaries from state to state.

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Alumni

Pam Allyn

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Chief Executive Officer Dewey

Ron Espiritu

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director of Ethic Studies for All Camino Nuevo Charter Academies

Ashley Finigan

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • PhD candidate in History & Upper School History and American Studies Teacher Berkeley Carroll School

Antara Ganguli

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Director United Nations Girls Education Initiative

Cyndy Jean

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Middle School Director Hackley School

Bob Kuklis

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Social Studies Educator

Kent Peterson

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Emeritus Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison

Inda Schaenen

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Writer, Journalist, Professor, Certified English Language Arts Teacher

Contact & Location

Phone
413-542-2265
Address

First Floor College Hall
155 South Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01002