UAM School of Education

UAM School of Education The University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Education is committed to the development of highly qualified teacher candidates.

🎉✨ Congratulations are in order! ✨🎉Please join us in celebrating Eleia Williams, Indica Gist, Savannah Porter, and Makyl...
06/15/2026

🎉✨ Congratulations are in order! ✨🎉

Please join us in celebrating Eleia Williams, Indica Gist, Savannah Porter, and Makyla Neal for successfully passing the Foundations of Reading Test! đź“š

✅ Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of you all.

A special shoutout to Eleia and Makyla, who will begin their clinical internships in August—what an exciting next step on your journey to making a difference in the classroom! 🍎✏️

Keep striving, keep shining, and know that your future students are lucky to have you. đź’«đź‘Ź

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🎉 Big Congratulations to Kathryn Williams! 🎉Please join us in celebrating Kathryn Williams, who has officially accepted ...
06/04/2026

🎉 Big Congratulations to Kathryn Williams! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Kathryn Williams, who has officially accepted her first teaching position with the Bryant School District. She will be teaching 5th grade at Springhill Elementary, and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

Kathryn is a May graduate of the UAM School of Education and a member of the second cohort from our partnership with National Park College in Hot Springs. Her hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching have brought her to this exciting milestone, and we know she’s going to make an incredible impact on her students.

Help us cheer her on as she begins this new chapter in her teaching journey. Congratulations, Kathryn — the future of education is brighter because of you! 🌟📚✨

🎉 Huge congratulations to Nicole Weaver 🎉Nicole, a senior K–6 major, has officially passed the Foundations of Reading Te...
05/30/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Nicole Weaver 🎉

Nicole, a senior K–6 major, has officially passed the Foundations of Reading Test, and we couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and dedication.

In August, she’ll begin her clinical internship at Monticello Elementary, where her passion for teaching and her commitment to students will shine even brighter. This milestone is just the beginning of the incredible impact she’s going to make.

Here’s to you, Nicole — your future students are lucky to have you. 🌟📚

Ready to earn your master’s degree in teaching online with a flexible schedule? Apply now for summer classes, which run ...
05/29/2026

Ready to earn your master’s degree in teaching online with a flexible schedule? Apply now for summer classes, which run from July 1 through August 3, 2026.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Education offers two fully online master’s degrees for candidates seeking an Arkansas teaching license:

-Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): The 100% online MAT is a 30‑hour accelerated program designed to prepare candidates for an Arkansas teaching license.

-Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education (MAT SPED): The MAT SPED is a 36‑hour accelerated program preparing candidates for a special education teaching license.

Both are approved alternative teaching routes for candidates seeking an initial Arkansas teaching license.

Our dedicated faculty are here to support you on your path to becoming a licensed Arkansas teacher. If you hold a bachelor’s degree and want to earn $50,000 as a first‑year teacher, contact the UAM School of Education to learn more about the requirements.

To qualify for admission, candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in any field, meet program requirements and pass the Praxis Subject Test in their chosen content area.

For more information, contact the UAM School of Education at [email protected] or 870-460-1063.

Learn more: https://www.uamont.edu/academics/education/index.html

🎉 Congratulations, Karlie Craver! 🎉We are so proud to celebrate this incredible milestone—passing your Praxis Exams! You...
05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Karlie Craver! 🎉

We are so proud to celebrate this incredible milestone—passing your Praxis Exams! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to becoming an outstanding educator are truly paying off.

As a K–6 major at UAM, you have represented excellence every step of the way. We are excited to see you take the next big step as you begin your clinical internship this August in the Fountain Lake School District.

Karlie, your future students are lucky to have you, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact you will make in the classroom. 🌟📚

đź‘Ź Join us in congratulating Karlie on this well-deserved achievement! đź‘Ź

🎉 Congratulations, KaNeicia Allen! 🎉Join us in celebrating KaNeicia Allen on an incredible achievement—successfully pass...
05/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations, KaNeicia Allen! 🎉

Join us in celebrating KaNeicia Allen on an incredible achievement—successfully passing her edTPA performance assessment! 👏📚

KaNeicia serves as a dedicated FACS and Financial Literacy Teacher at Sylvan Hills Junior High School, where she continues to make a meaningful impact by empowering students with essential life and academic skills.

This milestone is also a testament to her hard work and commitment as a proud graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Education.

Your perseverance, passion, and dedication to your profession are truly inspiring. We are so proud of you and excited to see all the great things ahead in your educational journey! 💙🍎

Today, we celebrate an incredible career as Dr. Jeff Longing retires from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. His ...
05/21/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible career as Dr. Jeff Longing retires from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. His years of dedicated service to the School of Education have left a lasting impact on countless students, colleagues, and the broader campus community.

Dr. Longing’s commitment to excellence in education, his support for future educators, and his passion for student success have truly made a difference. His leadership and mentorship have helped shape the next generation of teachers and leaders, leaving a legacy that will continue for years to come.

Thank you, Dr. Longing, for your dedication, service, and the positive influence you’ve had on so many lives. Wishing you all the best in this well-deserved retirement—may it be filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures!

đź’š Congratulations and thank you! đź’š

Kyla, you are going to do amazing things in McGehee! We couldn’t be more proud of you! Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Phillips are...
05/19/2026

Kyla, you are going to do amazing things in McGehee! We couldn’t be more proud of you! Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Phillips are excited you will be teaching in the same grade level and district they taught in!

We couldn’t be more proud of you, Alyssa! Those 5th graders are lucky to have you!
05/19/2026

We couldn’t be more proud of you, Alyssa! Those 5th graders are lucky to have you!

Huge congratulations to Cohort 2 of UAM’s partnership with National Park College on graduating today! 🌟Your dedication, ...
05/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Cohort 2 of UAM’s partnership with National Park College on graduating today! 🌟

Your dedication, resilience, and passion for teaching have brought you to this moment, and Arkansas classrooms are gaining some incredible future educators.

We are so proud of each of you! Sydney, Allie, Hannah W.,Maria, Hannah B., Fabry, Jace, Hailey, Gwenyth, Katy, and Kathryn, we have no doubt that you will make a difference in every K–6 student you meet. The future is brighter because of you!

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