Department of Teacher Education

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All In For Shaping the Future Through Education

At Roberts Wesleyan University, our Teacher Education programs are tailored to support you, an educator (or future educator!) who feels called to make a difference. 

Through close mentorship and a personalized approach, we’ll help you develop the skills to lead, educate, and inspire in diverse classrooms. Join a legacy of highly capable educators who create flourishing communities and make a meaningful impact in each classroom they enter.

Successful completion of our teacher education programs qualifies students for certification in New York State and most other states.

We’re all in for what you’re doing and where this degree will take you. Are you ready to go all in, too?

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Traditional Undergraduate Degrees

Designed for high school/transfer students looking for a traditional campus experience.

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Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)

This program leads to initial certification in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies.

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Childhood (1-6) & Special Education (All grades)
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Early Childhood & Special Education (Birth-Grade 2)
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English to Speakers of Other Languages (PreK-12)
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Visual Art Education (K-12)
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Music Education (K-12)
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Physical Education (K-12)

Master's Degrees - Initial Certification

Designed for adult students who do not have their bachelor's degree in education. 

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Early Childhood & Special Education, M.Ed.
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Childhood & Special Education, M.Ed.
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Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed.
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Childhood & Special Education, M.Ed.
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Pathway to Teaching, B.S.

Complete your bachelor's degree.

Master's Degrees - Professional Certification

Designed for working teachers who need their professional certification.

Literacy Education, M.Ed.
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Special Education, M.Ed.

Cost of Teacher Education Programs

Less than

26%

of students pay the full
"sticker price" of their program

 

25%

tuition discount for benefit-eligible 
employees, spouses, and dependents 
of our corporate partners

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of all teacher education programs at Roberts Wesleyan University, guided by its Christian traditions, is to prepare candidates to be highly capable educators who think critically, who educate diverse populations effectively, and who lead collaboratively toward a global and more just society.

Accreditation Information

Roberts Wesleyan University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The Teacher Education Department is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions

admissions@roberts.edu

(800) 777-4RWC

8am-5pm M-F

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Faculty

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Diana Abbott, Ph.D.
Professor of Education; Director, M.Ed. in Special Education Program
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585-594-6936
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Rachel Adams Goertel Headshot
Rachel Adams Goertel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education; Director, Elyon Program
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585-594-6109
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Maryanne Barrett
Assistant Professor of Education
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585-594-6393
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Nicole Becker
Assistant Professor of Education
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585-594-6249
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Marianne Blanda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
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585-594-6248
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Holley Gallo
Instructor of Education; Program Coordinator and Advisor for Elyon Program
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585-594-6145
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Elaine Gregory, Ph.D.
Professor of Education; Director, Physical Education Program
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585-594-6138
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Katie Heath, Ph.D.
Chair of Teacher Education Department; Associate Professor of Education; Director, Pathway to Teaching Program
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585-594-6439
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Adam Huck, Ph.D.
Dean, Associate Professor of Education; Director, Initial Certification Graduate Programs
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585-594-6872
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Denise Johnson, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education; Associate Director of the Honors Program
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585-594-6859
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Chris Pessagno
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
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585-594-6510
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Emily Robinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education; Director, Undergraduate Program
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585-594-6107
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Elizabeth Stevens, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education; Director; Literacy MEd Program
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585-594-6681
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Graduate Admissions Staff

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Justin Pretko
Assistant Director of Recruiting, Teacher Education
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585-594-6146
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Staff

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Jennifer Dorr
Field Experience & Clinical Partnerships Coordinator
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585-594-6964
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Sarah George
Administrative Assistant, Department of Teacher Education; Program Coordinator, Pathway to Teaching Coordinator
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585-594-6677
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Amy Polisseni
Student Teaching Coordinator
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585-594-6787
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Kelly Wendlandt
Certification Coordinator
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585-594-6448
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