Clemson University’s College of Education has honored three graduate students with the Teaching and Learning Online M.Ed. Award. This award celebrates outstanding educators who show leadership and potential in their field.
This year, the College of Education was ranked the top online graduate education program in the U.S. The M.Ed. program was among three highlighted in this ranking.
Camryn Brown chose the M.Ed. program with a focus on STEAM education after finishing her bachelor’s degree at the College of Education. She values the insights she has gained and hopes to share them with fellow educators. Brown believes it’s essential for seasoned teachers to embrace new teaching methods.
“I want to give back and help veteran teachers adjust to teaching STEAM,” Brown said. “Teaching takes a village, and I’m ready to be part of that village to support our staff and students.”
Morgan Denton teaches at St. John’s High School in Johns Island, South Carolina. Her focus in the M.Ed. program is instructional coaching. She has learned to share effective practices from her classroom with other educators, aiming to enhance student growth through collaboration.
“I’ve gained valuable skills in presenting new ideas to faculty and supporting teacher development,” Denton said. “Providing meaningful professional development allows me to mentor fellow teachers and help them thrive.”
Kendalyn Murray also wants to make a difference. She focuses on working with teachers from underserved communities. The M.Ed. program has shown her what it means to effectively engage and teach students.
After years away from school, Murray was nervous about returning to higher education. However, she quickly found support from the faculty. “My professors are incredibly helpful and encouraging,” she shared. “They genuinely want to see students succeed, which makes a big difference.”
