ACE Lets Amanda Dean be Home with her Daughter

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 for its unique adaptability. The program’s remote nature allows her to mold her study hours around her family commitments. Whether burning the midnight oil or rising at dawn, Amanda tailors her schedule to her life’s demands.

ACE’s consistent educational quality also stands out for Amanda. The uniformity of instruction and insightful professor feedback provide a stable learning experience, promoting both continuity and personal growth

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