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.

How can Amherst College graduates prevent this kind of scenario from affecting millions of teachers?

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Americans Value Good Teaching. Do Colleges? The evidence doesn’t look good.

The article discusses a national survey that found that most Americans value good teaching in higher education but also reveals that many respondents believe colleges prioritize research over teaching. Learn about the potential disconnect between public perception and institutional priorities.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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What I Did This Summer

This summer I was able to secure a 10-week internship with The Equity Project Charter School. This internship was especially fulfilling for me because I attended TEP Charter School from grades 5th-8th. 

I am currently a senior at Amherst College. …

By Cindy Rosario
Cindy Rosario Peer Career Advisor
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Pam Allyn

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  • Chief Executive Officer Dewey
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Ron Espiritu

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Ashley Finigan

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  • Brooklyn, New York
  • PhD candidate in History & Upper School History and American Studies Teacher Berkeley Carroll School
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Antara Ganguli

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  • Director United Nations Girls Education Initiative
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Cyndy Jean

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  • Middle School Director Hackley School
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Bob Kuklis

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  • Social Studies Educator
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Kent Peterson

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  • Emeritus Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Inda Schaenen

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  • Writer, Journalist, Professor, Certified English Language Arts Teacher
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