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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Allowing Purpose to Lead: Adrienne Mageors on Building a Career Grounded in Inclusion and Community Impact
Sometimes, purpose finds you when you least expect it. For Adrienne Mageors, it came in the form of a question she couldn’t ignore—one that pulled her out of corporate marketing and into a life of service and inclusion. What began as a career pivot became something bigger: a mission to build spaces where every…
The New Playbook for College ROI: Podium Education’s Scalable Model for Real-World Learning
The debate around the return on investment (ROI) of a four-year degree has reached a fever pitch. As tuition costs rise and employers question the value of traditional credentials, higher education leaders are rethinking how to make college more career-relevant. Experiential learning—work-based and project-based education embedded within curricula—is emerging as one of the most promising…
Heating Up the HVAC Industry: Closing the Gaps in Mentorship, Training, and Trust with Joshua Griffin
A rapidly changing HVAC industry is being shaped by refrigerant shortages, a deepening labor gap, and shifting expectations from homeowners. With refrigerant regulations evolving and long-trusted standards like R410A being phased out, contractors and technicians are navigating not only technical complexity, but also a growing need to rebuild trust and transparency with customers. The…
Redefining Talent Solutions in the AI Era: Soft Skills, Purpose, and Flexibility at the Center of Career Growth
As careers become less linear and more purpose-driven, workers are increasingly drawn to environments that value adaptability, culture fit, and soft skills for career growth. These capabilities are proving just as critical as technical expertise, especially as AI, remote work, and flexible paths reshape the labor market. According to McKinsey, 70 percent of workers…
