ACE Student Voices – American College of Education
Sheila Gagielo was able to complete her Masters in 10 months. She attributes her success to ACE’s support and flexibility.
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ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Academics
Amandy Payne, a dedicated educator and reading specialist with 17 years of teaching experience, highlights the transformative power of asynchronous learning in the ACE Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate Program, where she specializes in literacy. Despite her roles as a mother and wife, she successfully balances her commitments, crediting the program’s flexibility and family support for…
ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Jenna Underwood’s BSN to MSN Journey
Jenna Underwood successfully completed the BSN to MSN in Nurse Educator Program in an impressive 13 months, despite facing several challenges along the way. Balancing her studies with the responsibilities of a family, including caring for a chronically ill child, proved to be a demanding task. Fortunately, Jenna’s program’s flexibility in assignment deadlines and supportive…
ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Empowering Students for Career Success
Having completed her third program with ACE, Amy, highlights the consistent and user-friendly platforms, which allow her to access course materials both at home and at her school office. Amy’s story speaks to the effectiveness of ACE, as she was promoted to an administrative position within four months of earning her master’s degree.
ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Master Success with Online Education
Jennifer Silipino, a Master’s of Education graduate from the American College of Education, commends the institution’s mobile learning design and flexibility, which allowed her to balance her role as a band director and mother of two active boys while advancing her education. Her advice to others is to consider online education, as time passes regardless,…
ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Deanna Naffziger Chose Educational Leadership to become an Administrator
Deanna Naffziger shares her inspiring journey in the field of education. Despite starting her college journey in a different field, she discovered her true passion for teaching while TAing for a class during her graduate program. Recognizing the struggles faced by new teachers, she envisions mentorship as a powerful solution. With genuine dedication, Deanna aspires…
ACE Student Voices - American College of Education
Lorena Cerecerez Finds her Program Very Relevant
Juggling her roles as an instructional coach and a mother, Lorena finds ACE’s challenging classes highly relevant to her career. Despite her busy schedule, Lorena enjoys her coursework, especially the detailed feedback from instructors. She believes ACE offers more valuable feedback compared to her previous in-person bachelor’s program, making her educational journey truly exceptional.
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Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters – From a CAO
Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many professionals are…
A CEO’s Blueprint for Career Success: Leading with Love to Drive Performance and Culture
Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…
The Degree That Pays You Back: How Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships Are Rewriting Higher Ed
Higher education is under pressure. Over the past few years, public confidence in the value of a four-year degree has declined significantly, with fewer Americans expressing a strong belief that traditional higher education delivers a worthwhile return on investment. At the same time, employers consistently report that graduates lack job-ready skills—particularly the “durable skills”…
Turning Denial Data Into Action: How Healthcare Organizations Can Fight Back Against Payer Denials
Healthcare providers across the U.S. are facing a growing wave of claim denials that is putting pressure on already strained hospital finances. Industry research from the American Hospital Association shows that nearly 15% of medical claims submitted to private payers are initially denied, forcing hospitals and health systems to spend about $19.7 billion annually attempting…
