The 28th Annual SURN Leadership Conference, “Learning Leaders Imagine,” brought hundreds of educators from across Virginia to the W&M School of Education for two days of inspiring conversations, innovative ideas and meaningful collaboration. Read more at education.wm.edu/news/news-ar...

Hundreds of educational leaders from across Virginia gathered at the William & Mary School of Education for the 28th Annual SURN Leadership Conference. Thank you to all who joined us for this opportunity to learn, connect and imagine what’s possible for Virginia’s schools! #EdLeadership #EduSky

Researchers in our Counselor Education program have developed an NBCC-approved training on LGBTGEQIAP+ Affirming Counseling, currently available at 20% discount. Use the coupon code pridemonth2026 & register by July 5: lnkd.in/e56iRw-N Students receive 60% discount. #EduSky

Mental health professionals: Strengthen your skills in LGBTGEQIAP+ affirming counseling through our low-cost, research-based online training. ✔ 6 NBCC-approved CE hours ✔ Evidence-based content ✔ Students, email [email protected] to receive a 60% off coupon code! Register today: bit.ly/4uqF7iF

Cooperating teachers, university supervisors and student teachers celebrated a successful year. The event featured a performance by the Gentlemen of the College. We are grateful to our volunteers and excited for our newest teachers as they begin their work in classrooms.

Congratulations to Kelli Hartzell for successfully defending her dissertation study, “Broaching in Group Counseling within the U.S.: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Focus Group Study.” Well done, Dr. Hartzell!

Congratulations to Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education Chelsea Smith on being recognized with the W&M Aceto Award for exemplifying university values! To read more, please visit go.wm.edu/RKcdVh

Our master’s students in higher education have successfully delivered their final presentations and are set to graduate in the coming days. Congratulations to each of them as their hard work comes to fruition.

Congratulations to Dreama Montrief Johnson for successfully defending her dissertation study, "Understanding the Career Sector Orientation of Students in the Public Service Pathways Program at the University of Virginia: An Action Research Study. ” Well done, Dr. Johnson!

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. EST to learn more about our PK-12 Leadership programs, offered both as an M.A.Ed. and a certificate. To register, please visit go.wm.edu/25WTrk

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, May 5 at 4 p.m. EST to learn more about our NEW Online Teacher Education Program, the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. To register, please visit go.wm.edu/qkpT9Y #EduSky #TeacherEd

It’s #OneTribeOneDay! Gifts to the School of Education support scholarships, student travel, research, field experiences and programs that serve local communities. Please join us in celebrating the past while supporting the future of education! Learn more: go.wm.edu/rpQTY1

Our 2026 Admitted Students Day was filled with energy, connection & celebration from start to finish. Of course, no visit is complete without a photo with the Griffin! Welcome to the newest members of the Tribe. #WMTribe #WhyWM #WMSOE

✨ Tomorrow is Admitted Students Day! Why choose William & Mary? Reason #4 — This is where potential becomes leadership. Leadership is woven into the curriculum here. And not just in the classroom — it’s built over time through mentorship, field work, conferences, research & everyday learning.

3 days to go to Admitted Students Day. Why choose William & Mary? Strong outcomes, national recognition. A “New Ivy” (Forbes) with top-ranked programs (U.S. News & World Report). 100% Praxis pass rate 95%+ employment (School Psych) 100% job offers (Teacher Ed) Join us & discover how far you can go!

🥳 4 days to go until Admitted Students Day! Why choose William & Mary? Reason #2 -- Community is our blueprint. Small class sizes create space for meaningful connections with faculty and peers alike. Find your people in one of our student groups. Join us Friday! Register today: go.wm.edu/bbD7x3

5 days to go to Admitted Students Day! The countdown begins with Reason #1 to choose the W&M School of Education: 100% of our students gain hands-on field experience before graduating! Join us Friday and learn more! Register today: go.wm.edu/bbD7x3

William & Mary shines in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings ✨ 📊 #54 Best Graduate Schools of Education 🎓 #13 Counselor Education programs Plus multiple top 20 programs, including constitutional law, showcasing W&M’s excellence across disciplines. 🔗 news.wm.edu/2026/04/07/f... #EduSky

Join us for a free, public lecture on “When Founding Fathers and Mothers Pledged Allegiance: Nationalism, Race and Division in America’s Curriculum,” with Professor of Education Jon N. Hale from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please RSVP at go.wm.edu/By3p1P #wmsoe #education #edusky

Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 13, 7 p.m. EST about our NEW Online Teacher Education Program. Learn how the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with concentrations in Leadership or Teacher Leader & Literacy can advance your career in education. Register: go.wm.edu/HRHFDn #EduSky #TeacherEd

Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 13 at 5 p.m. EST to learn more about our Literacy Leadership and Reading Specialist programs. Register at go.wm.edu/5BpdQb #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Introducing our NEW accredited online program, the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Leadership or Teacher Leader & Literacy. This program welcomes education professionals from schools across the country. Apply by May 15 at go.wm.edu/mM9H5B!

Hosted by the SURN at the SOE, the Joy of Children’s Literacy & Literature Conference hosted more than 200 educators from 45 school divisions across Virginia with the goal of helping students develop a lasting love of reading. Learn more about the conference at go.wm.edu/V83PlT #wmsoe #wmtransforms

Lily Silverman B.A.Ed. '26 (on the left) and Sarah Zakreski B.A.Ed. '26 (on the right) are two of the 10 Elementary Education students who received F.U.S.E. funding this spring. To read more, please visit go.wm.edu/Db6jvx #wmsoe #education #edleadership

2025 was a standout year for Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) faculty at William & Mary School of Education, marked by an impressive array of scholarship, presentations and community engagement. #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

The demand for trained counselors is surging. Find out where the opportunities are-and how the Online M.Ed. in Counseling can get you there. Save the date and time: March 12, 6 p.m. ET. To register, visit go.wm.edu/Z8V1fM #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

A youth mentorship initiative led by the William & Mary School of Education and the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads is empowering students to grow as leaders and engaged citizens. To learn more, visit go.wm.edu/ybwvvK #wmsoe #education #edleadership

Developed by Katherine Barko-Alva and Jennifer Bickham Mendez, Immigrant Communities and Education in the U.S. has launched to strengthen the William & Mary–WJCC Schools partnership. To learn more, visit go.wm.edu/SzY6Rx #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

SURN's Math Day featured an inspiring keynote by Stanford University Professor Jo Boaler & ended with an uplifting message from Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto. Virginia educators attended interactive sessions to strengthen K–12 math instruction. #matheducation #EduSky #wmsoe

Congrats to Clinical Associate Professor Jaime Stickl Haugen on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Researcher Award from the Association for Child & Adolescent Counseling! The award honors research that advances the mental health of children and adolescents. #NSCW26 #nationalschoolcounselingweek #EduSky

On January 23, William & Mary’s Careers in Education Day successfully connected School of Education students with a wide range of education careers and various professional schools, districts, and education organizations. #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

TOMORROW: Join Assistant Professor Amber Pope for a live webinar Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Counseling Supervision, Fri. 1/30, 12-1 p.m. Earn 1 CE. Recording will be available for credit after live event. Register: go.wm.edu/7MMkkv #EduSky #counselingsupervision #CounselorEd

W&M Strategic Cultural Partnerships announces an internship opportunity for a W&M Education grad student! Support ongoing research & evaluation connected to a federal grant project and an online professional learning platform for K-12 history & civics educators. Scan the QR code & apply by Feb. 13.

Join Assistant Professor Amber Pope for our Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Counseling Supervision webinar on Friday, January 30! To register, visit go.wm.edu/7MMkkv #wmsoe #education #counseloreducation #counselingsupervision

On Tues., W&M preservice teachers gathered with cooperating teachers, faculty and university supervisors for the Student Teaching Internship Kickoff! The group planned for the semester ahead as preservice teachers prepare to begin their 15-week, full-time teaching experience in local K–12 classrooms

Our application deadline has been extended! There is still time to apply to select doctoral programs: - Curriculum & Educational Leadership Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration Ph.D. - Ed.D. (all concentrations) Learn more and apply now at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt!

2026 Exploring Careers in Education Fair, formerly known as K-12 Education Recruitment Day, offers districts, schools, and organizations the opportunity to meet and engage in one-on-one conversations with W&M students. To register, visit go.wm.edu/xm75V0 #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Don’t miss our application deadline THIS THURSDAY, Jan. 15, for most graduate education programs beginning in 2026. Learn more at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt.

On December 17, Swathi Menon successfully defended her dissertation study, "Mastering the Craft: Unravelling the Key Qualities Defining Effective Selected K-12 Teachers in Mumbai, India.” Congratulations, Dr. Swathi Menon! #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Thinking about applying? You’ll want to reach out to recommenders at least FOUR weeks before your deadline. For Jan. 15 deadlines, make sure to ask by Dec. 18. For Mar. 1 deadlines, make sure ask by Feb. 1. For more info on the application process, visit go.wm.edu/pjLVVt!

Considering a graduate degree in education? Most programs beginning in 2026 have a January 15 application deadline. Whether you want to advance your career or pivot to a new field, we have a program to fit your goals. Discover your options at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt! #wmsoe #wmtransforms

Proud to have Dean Robert Knoeppel join @WMTribeMBB for Education Day! He’ll share a message with more than 1,000 local students about the power of learning and the dreams it makes possible! #GoTribe #EducationWeek From @WMTribeMBB Things to know for Education Day on Friday ⤵️ go.wm.edu/HZD07t

On October 24, W&M undergraduate Sydney Foxx '28 presented the applied research she completed over the summer as part of the W&M Institute for Integrative Conservation's Conservation Research Program. To learn more, please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwtN... #BlueSkyFund #RVA #ScienceEducation

William & Mary celebrates the Year of the Environment by highlighting Assistant Professor Kathryn Lanouette’s research partnership with Richmond Public Schools and Blue Sky Fund to reimagine science education. To learn more, visit shorturl.at/AnaMO #BlueSkyFund #RVA #ScienceEducation

On November 3, Ansley Stravitz Dowler successfully defended her dissertation study, "A Program Evaluation of the Pre-medical Undergraduate Career Advising Program at a Large, Urban University.” Congratulations, Dr. Ansley Stravitz Dowler! #wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Mark your calendars for W&M Education Week, Nov. 17-21! We take this opportunity to celebrate the people, projects and ideas that are driving the future of education. Check back soon for more information and a full schedule of events at go.wm.edu/JDQdqd.

Interested in exploring your options in Counseling? Join us for the webinar on November 6. To register, visit go.wm.edu/tpC5Wb #wmsoe #wmtransforms #edleadership #edusky

Interested in exploring your options in PK-12 Leadership? Join us for a webinar about our online M.Ed. and Certificate programs on November 6. To register, visit bit.ly/4huXQF6 #wmsoe #wmtransforms #edleadership #educationalleadership #edusky

PK–12 Certificate is❗now admitting to multiple terms❗ 🌸 Apply by Dec 31 for Spring or July 15 for Fall. To apply, visit go.wm.edu/04GrgD #wmsoe #wmtransforms #edleadership #educationalleadership #edusky

We are excited to introduce the 2025 Cohort of William & Mary Clinical Faculty! These dedicated K-12 teachers from WJCC and York County Schools are specially trained to support and mentor W&M preservice teachers in their classrooms. #WeAreWJCC #wmsoe #wmtransforms #education #edleadership #edusky