- Q&A: Danielle Sloop, MA.Ed ’22
Danielle Sloop, Master of Arts in Education ‘22, was looking for a career change when she found Avila’s MAEd geared toward working professionals. “By offering evening and online courses, I could easily take classes that fit my schedule. The program also offered teaching certification within two years, which appealed to me, as I was eager...
- Q&A: Kate Sweeney, MA.Ed student
Kate Sweeney is a mom, a full-time employee, and a current Avila student in the Master of Arts in Education program. She earned her initial teaching certification from Avila in 2020 and continued toward her master’s. Sweeney is currently an ELA and Impact Academy Instructor at Guadalupe Centers High School. Sweeney said she would love...
- Q&A: Megan Carnes MA.Ed
Megan Carnes graduated from Avila with her BA and decided to return to earn her teaching certification and Master of Arts in Education. “Avila’s program is an undiscovered gem in the metro area,” said Carnes. Carnes is now a Journalism teacher at Park Hill High School in the Park Hill School District. “I have...
- Q&A: Pamela Burham MA.Ed ’19
Pamela Burham, MAEd ‘19 began her career in the field of Criminal Justice, but couldn’t find a place that sparked any passion. Her sister encouraged her to look into Avila’s education program after her own wonderful experience. After researching several local options, Burham decided Avila was the right fit for her because she could earn...
- Q&A: Heather Chaszar MA.Ed ’17
Heather Chaszar was changing careers to education and looking for a program that offered course flexibility while meeting her needs as a working adult. She found Avila’s Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum & Instruction. “After completing the required professional education coursework, transitioning into the master’s program was seamless. Receiving an MAEd in Curriculum...
- Q&A: Carolyn Brown MA.Ed ’22
Carolyn Brown is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education at Avila University. Earlier in her career, she completed the teacher certification program. “After completing the certification program at Avila, I decided that it would be beneficial to continue my learning and pursue my Master of Arts in Education,” said Brown. “Avila was the...
- Q&A: Brett Beneke MA.Ed ’19
Brett Beneke completed his teaching certification in Secondary Education at Avila and returned a few years later to earn his Master of Arts in Education in 2019. Brett said, “One of my undergraduate professors at KU raved about Avila’s approach to taking people with existing degrees and getting them classroom-ready.” Upon earning his certification, he...
- Avila Board of Trustees Select Burkee as University’s 15th President
James Burkee, Ph.D. succeeds retiring President Ronald Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA (February 9, 2022) KANSAS CITY, MO – The Avila University Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Dr. James (Jim) Burkee, vice president for strategic initiatives at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, as Avila’s 15th president. Burkee will begin his tenure July 1, 2022, and...
- Q&A: Ashley Rowland MA.Ed, ’21
After a nine-year career in the field of criminology, Ashley Rowland felt a push toward a new direction. “I needed a program that would allow me to continue to meet my obligations to my family while still being able to pursue my new dream,” said Avila alumna Ashley Rowland, Master of Arts in Education ‘21....
- Avila University Receives $1 Million Gift from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Avila University’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), have pledged $1,000,000 to the University. “The Sisters of St. Joseph have always been extremely generous with Avila,” said Avila President, Ron Slepitza, Ph.D., CSJA. “This unexpected gift will not only make an immediate impact to the University but help us live our mission...
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