Cultivate foundational skills for a successful career in the field of education. Learn the fundamentals of child development, from early childhood through adolescence, and principles of effective teaching through classroom instruction and internships. Work directly with young learners in an educational setting, while preparing for work as a paraprofessional, childcare professionals, or continued education as a teacher.

"I aim to focus on children living with ASD to help them be confident and successful in school settings. Participating in the Teacher Academy program has allowed me to see first-hand students with ASD being successful in the classroom on a daily basis. I learned the importance of giving all students individual tools to allow them to learn at their own pace. Seeing the happiness in a child’s eyes when they learn something new gives me the most amazing feeling in my heart. Being able to work with the few kids who have a disability and seeing their accomplishments has shown me this is exactly where I want to be. I have learned a great deal. I have not only been challenged but encouraged through the year." — Anne Marie Stacey