At Wilson College, we believe that successful teachers need a strong liberal arts education, in-depth knowledge of pedagogy and a mastery of current theory, practice and technology. Our Master of Education graduates are successful teachers and more. They are teacher-leaders.
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Wilson’s Master of Education degree is designed for women and men who are elementary and secondary teachers and want to be even better teachers. Our challenging program hones professional teaching skills through research and classroom practices, fostering teaching excellence and teacher leadership while providing the necessary courses for those in need of the Pennsylvania Instructional II certification.”
Meet the Staff
Dr. William K. Shoemaker, director of the Master of Education Program, served as a K-12 educator in public education for 36 years prior to coming to Wilson College. His career began teaching sixth grade before moving into school administration, where he served as a principal, assistant superintendent and finally, as a superintendent. Dr.Shoemaker’s collegiate education began at Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. He earned his Master of Education degree from Shippensburg University. Principal certification was obtained at Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) and his doctorate in Educational Leadership was earned at Immaculata University.