ACE Student Voices – American College of Education

Juggling Home Life and Completing a Masters

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…

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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…

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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.

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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,…

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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…

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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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Why Hotel Performance Depends on Commercial Leadership Across Sales, Marketing, and Revenue
January 28, 2026

The hospitality industry is in the middle of a structural shift toward commercial leadership. Titles like “commercial leader” and “commercial strategy” have gone from buzzwords to necessities as hotels face tighter margins, rising distribution costs, and increasingly fragmented demand. Post-pandemic recovery, accelerated digital marketing spend, and a surge in new supply have forced owners…

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Why Treating Everyone the Same Is Hurting Your Team
January 28, 2026

For years, management best practices emphasized uniformity: standard processes, standardized expectations, and treating everyone the same in the name of fairness. But today’s workforce looks very different than it did in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With multi-generational teams, shifting attitudes toward work-life balance, and an increased focus on emotional intelligence, leaders are…

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Corporate Heartbeat: The Win-Win of Giving Back
January 28, 2026

Corporate giving is increasingly viewed as part of local economic infrastructure—not discretionary generosity. In the U.S., 13.7% of households experienced food insecurity in 2024, impacting millions of working families and signaling stress within regional labor markets. As cost-of-living pressures persist and metro regions like North Texas continue to grow rapidly, business leaders are reassessing…

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Crafted Journey How To: Setting Scope, Saving Sanity, and Protecting Long-Term Client Value
January 27, 2026

The independent workforce continues to grow, with professionals increasingly choosing solo and fractional paths over traditional employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that independent contractors now represent 11.9 million workers, or about 7.4% of total U.S. employment. Without the structural guardrails of traditional roles, independent professionals must define scope, success, and boundaries…

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Morgan Pellettera Chose ACE for Affordability
September 18, 2023

Morgan Pellettera, a recent ACE doctoral program graduate, highlights the program’s affordability and alignment with their academic goals in a video testimonial. After a year-long search for an affordable option, Pelletera found ACE to be the perfect fit.

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Morgan Pellettera Praises Student Success Coach
September 18, 2023

One of the standout features of the ACE doctoral program in leadership is its affordability. Recognizing the financial constraints faced by many aspiring doctoral students, ACE has crafted a program that provides exceptional value without compromising on quality. Morgan Pellettera was pleasantly surprised to discover that she could pursue her academic goals without accumulating a…

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Sarah LeMunyon Created Relationships Even Online
September 18, 2023

Sarah LeMunyon highlights the key to her positive experience in the ACE program: strong relationships. Professors’ support and consistent communication, along with classmates’ willingness to engage, created a stress-free learning environment. This emphasis on personal connections makes ACE a rewarding educational choice.

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Sofia Morgan Juggles Life and School
September 18, 2023

Sofia Morgan, a student in ACE’s Doctor of Education Program, reflects on her journey balancing work, parenting, and life in a new country. She praises the program’s exceptional organization and flexibility, making her academic pursuits feel manageable and rewarding.

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Tim Hainsworth Returns to ACE for his Ed.D. in Leadership
September 18, 2023

Tim Hainsworth shares his journey with the American College of Education (ACE), where he completed his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and is now halfway through his Ed.D. He highlights the exceptional engagement with professors and peers and looks forward to becoming a double alumni of ACE, encouraging others to join this enriching educational experience.

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Alexandra Andion Gained Valuable Knowledge at ACE
September 18, 2023

Alexandra Andion’s highlights her transition from a civil engineering bachelor’s degree to earning a master’s in education, specializing in mathematics, from the American College of Education in 2017. With this shift, she successfully combined her engineering expertise with teaching, showcasing the versatility of her educational journey

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ACE Lets Amanda Dean be Home with her Daughter
September 18, 2023

Amanda Dean’s educational pursuit offers a window into the world of online learning’s transformative potential. Currently enrolled in ACE’s dual Master’s program in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Instruction, Amanda’s experience underscores the benefits of flexible education. Juggling the roles of student, working professional, and mother to a two-year-old daughter, Amanda turned to ACE’s online program…

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Arianna Azzolino loves ACE’s Structure
September 18, 2023

Arianna Azzolino’s story shows how having a clear plan can help achieve big goals. She joined the Educational Leadership Master’s program while teaching full-time. The program’s organized structure gave her a roadmap, making it easier to manage teaching and studying. Azzolino’s experience highlights how having a clear path can make a busy life more manageable…

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Shawn Wigg Chose ACE for Flexibility
January 1, 2023

Balancing work, family, and personal aspirations can be a significant challenge for working adults seeking to advance their careers through higher education. For Shawn Wigg, finding a program that accommodated his busy schedule while providing a high-quality learning experience was crucial.

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