Mount St. Mary's University School of Education

Mount St. Mary's University School of Education Complemented by a liberal arts education in a Catholic setting, our coursework is relevant, comprehensive, rigorous, and stimulating.

The Mount's School of Education prepares the teachers of tomorrow through undergraduate majors in elementary, special education, and secondary education, and Master of Arts in Teaching, and Masters in Education graduate degrees. For over 100 years, the Mount has prepared educators who are proficient in content and pedagogy, reflective, and ethical professionals dedicated to leadership in an increa

singly diverse technological and global society. Instructors integrate theory, research, and practice, as they challenge students to think and act in critical and inventive ways.
–Barbara Marinak, Ph.D., Executive Director

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Pi Lambda Theta Gamma Tau Chapter's educational philosophy essay contest!Cl...
12/10/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Pi Lambda Theta Gamma Tau Chapter's educational philosophy essay contest!

Class of 2028: Rebecca Fick (first prize); Allyson O'Connell (second prize)

Class of 2029: Savannah Brunges (first prize)

Pictured with our winners, Anna Fencl, our chapter secretary, is presenting their certificates.

of Caitlin Witmer and Dr. Rebecca Correll for presenting at the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) conv...
12/09/2025

of Caitlin Witmer and Dr. Rebecca Correll for presenting at the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) convention last Friday in Baltimore.

They had many interested conference-goers stop by to ask them about the research, as well as our ACT in Action Lab at Mount St Mary's.

Danielle Crankfield, a 2024 graduate of the School of Education’s instructional leadership program, was recently recogni...
11/19/2025

Danielle Crankfield, a 2024 graduate of the School of Education’s instructional leadership program, was recently recognized as the 2026 National School Counselor of the Year by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).

Danielle is currently a school counselor at Crofton High School in Anne Arundel County. Danielle was one of five national finalists and the first Maryland school counselor to receive this award. She was informed of her recognition on November 17th by AACPS Superintendent, Dr. Mark Bedell at Crofton High School. Danielle’s parents, two aunts and two nephews were also present to share in the surprise message.

She, along with the other national finalists, will be recognized in Washington, D.C. in February, 2026 during National School Counseling Week.

Exciting updates from our School of Education students!EDUC 100 students took a field trip to Emmitsburg Elementary Scho...
11/17/2025

Exciting updates from our School of Education students!

EDUC 100 students took a field trip to Emmitsburg Elementary School to observe students in a school setting. This was impactful as they are applying what's been learned, read, and discussed in class, and applying it to their Philosophy of Education Statements. Mother Seton is shown "photobombing," in which she reflects the calling that students feel to be educators, which is often reaffirmed when they get to step into the classrooms.

Education students went to Makers House to create collages using donated books, magazines, and newspapers. These collages reflect their philosophy of education statements, which they will present in class to their peers.

Our Fall dual enrollment courses are underway! We are so excited to work with students from our partner Catholic high sc...
09/10/2025

Our Fall dual enrollment courses are underway!

We are so excited to work with students from our partner Catholic high schools who are enrolled in courses this semester. Pictured below are students from St. John's Catholic Preparatory School, who take their dual enrollment courses at the Mount St. Mary's Frederick campus.

These students are enrolled in Introduction to Business and Decision-Making, taught by Dr. Carol Rinkoff; Introduction to Criminal Justice, taught by Dr. Tim Wolfe; and/or Foundations of Writing, taught by Dr. Marina Ellis. The dual enrollment program is offered through the Center for Catholic School Excellence located in the School of Education.

Here are some of our wonderful School of Education students on the first day of classes last week!!
08/29/2025

Here are some of our wonderful School of Education students on the first day of classes last week!!

Look who we bumped into at the Frederick County Public Schools New Hire Symposium from the Class of 2025!From left to ri...
08/11/2025

Look who we bumped into at the Frederick County Public Schools New Hire Symposium from the Class of 2025!

From left to right: Emma Spring, Aaliyah Ferguson, Elizabeth Pivec, and Emily DiGiovanni
We are so proud of our graduates and future mentors.

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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD
21727

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