Welcome to the School of Education! My name is Dr. Mike McKinne, Dean of the School of Education. I am pleased you have found our web site. Take some time to navigate the site and learn more about our undergraduate and graduate education programs here at Avila University.

Teaching is an exciting, dynamic and truly edifying career. Our faculty and staff are dedicated in helping our students become the best teachers working in the field today. I believe the School of Education has the best teachers. Period. If you would like to learn more about our programs, please contact us. We will be happy to assist you in pursuing your educational and career goals.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike McKinne
Dean of the School of Education

 

EDUCATION EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Teacher of the Year
Susanne Mitko, Avila alum, was named Missouri Teacher of the Year.  Susanne earned her Master’s of Arts degree in education at Avila. She currently teaches Social Studies at Campbell Middle School in the Lee’s Summit School District. She is also an Avila Education adjunct professor and a TEXT mentor. Mrs. Mitko now has a chance to be named National Teacher of the Year!