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Education Degrees and Programs

Discover Degrees and Programs in Education

Shape the minds of the next generation and enhance their knowledge and understanding of everything from history to math, science, and English. With an education degree from Curry College, graduates are fully equipped to leave our classrooms and lead their own public school or community setting.

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Pathways to Public School Education

Students pursuing a path to teaching in a public school setting can choose from the following majors. These programs prepare students to work with children and their families in public school setting and require completion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Early Childhood Education Major Elementary Education Major Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) Major

Pathway in Community Education

The Community Education major prepares students to work with children and their families in a variety of community based educational settings and require completion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Community Education Major

Education Minors and Concentrations

Education (M) Early Intervention (M/C) Mathematics Education Minor Science Education (M) Sports and Youth Recreation Programming (M/C) STEM Education (M) Youth Advocacy (M/C)

5th Year Master of Education

This Dual-Degree Program for future public school educators features the opportunity to earn an appropriate bachelor's degree in Education and a Master of Education degree in five years, plus two teaching credentials.

5th Year M.Ed. Master of Education Program

Education Resource Center

Consult with faculty in the Education Resource Center to develop a lesson plan, research a topic, preview materials for student teaching field practice, and create visual displays and presentations.

Education Resource Center

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Dorothy Alexander

Dorothy Alexander

Professor

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Education

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(617) 333-2135

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dalexand@curry.edu

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Giordana Basta

Giordana Basta

Assistant Professor

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Education

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giordana.basta@curry.edu

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Michelle LeBlanc

Michelle LeBlanc

Instructor

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Education

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(617) 333-2196

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mleblanc0104@curry.edu

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Dr. Kathy McDonough

Kathleen McDonough

Associate Professor

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2221

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kathleen.mcdonough@curry.edu

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Joanne Ruane Seltzer

Joanne Ruane Seltzer

Professor

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Education

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(617) 333-2904

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jseltzer0606@curry.edu

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Kathleen Bakis

Kathleen Bakis

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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kathleen.bakis@curry.edu

Meredith Becker

Meredith Becker

Associate Lecturer - Graduate Level

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2345

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meredith.becker@curry.edu

Katherine Begin

Katherine Begin

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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katherine.begin@curry.edu

Kimberly Bennett

Kimberly Bennett

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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kimberly.bennett@curry.edu

Merle Berman

Merle Berman

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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merle.berman@curry.edu

Mary Ann Bryan

Mary Ann Bryan

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2364

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mbryan0713@curry.edu

Dale Carberry-OHayer

Dale Carberry

Senior Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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dalecarberry@curry.edu

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Maureen Conlon

Maureen Conlon

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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mconlon0913@curry.edu

Nancy Connelly

Nancy Connelly

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2281

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nancy.connelly@curry.edu

Carolyn Cragin

Carolyn Cragin

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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ccragin0714@curry.edu

Jennifer Curtis-Whipple

Jennifer Curtis-Whipple

Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2364

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jcurtisw0713@curry.edu

Joanne Delaney

Joanne Delaney

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2125

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joanne.delaney@curry.edu

Margaret Dougherty

Margaret Dougherty

Senior Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2143

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mdougher0906@curry.edu

Janet Ferone

Janet Ferone

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2345

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janet.ferone@curry.edu

Judy Finkel

Judy Finkel

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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judy.finkel@curry.edu

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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elizabeth.fitzgerald@curry.edu

Patrick Fraine

Patrick Fraine

Senior Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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pfraine1209@curry.edu

Patricia Gardner

Patricia Gardner

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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patricia.gardner@curry.edu

Linda Gigliotti

Linda Gigliotti

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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linda.gigliotti@curry.edu

Frank Gigliotti

Frank Gigliotti

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2125

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frank.gigliotti@curry.edu

Thomas Gorsuch

Thomas Gorsuch

Senior Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2243

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tgorsuch@curry.edu

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Pamela Gould

Pamela Gould

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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pgould0214@curry.edu

Dorothy Greene

Dorothy Greene

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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dgreene0213@curry.edu

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Christine Harris

Christine Harris

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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christine.harris@curry.edu

Christopher Hickman

Christopher Hickman

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2125

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chickman0614@curry.edu

Patrick Jackman

Patrick Jackman

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2341

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patrick.jackman@curry.edu

Claire Jackson

Claire Jackson

Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2128

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cjackson1211@curry.edu

Thomas Kilduff

Thomas Kilduff

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2243

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tkilduff0910@curry.edu

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Jennifer Klinefelter

Jennifer Klinefelter

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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jennifer.klinefelter@curry.edu

Mia Klinger

Mia Klinger

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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mklinger@curry.edu

Natalie Lacroix-White

Natalie Lacroix-White

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2143

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nlacroix0209@curry.edu

Patricia McGaffigan

Patricia McGaffigan

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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patricia.mcgaffigan@curry.edu

Margaret McKay

Margaret McKay

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2125

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mmckay@curry.edu

Diane Murphy

Diane Murphy

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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dmurphy0114@curry.edu

Patricia Oakley

Patricia Oakley

Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2128

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patricia.oakley@curry.edu

Theresa O'Neill

Theresa O'Neill

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2128

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theresa.oneill@curry.edu

Jennifer Pinto

Jennifer Pinto

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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jpinto1009@curry.edu

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Marisa Qualter

Marisa Qualter

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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marisa.qualter@curry.edu

Kathleen Rea

Kathleen Rea

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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rea.kathleen@curry.edu

Miaki Rietz

Miaki Rietz

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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mrietz@curry.edu

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James Robbins

James Robbins

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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james.robbins@curry.edu

Jennifer Schein

Jennifer Schein

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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jennifer.schein@curry.edu

Leslie Scollins

Leslie Scollins

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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leslie.scollins@curry.edu

Jean Silva

Jean Silva

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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jsilva0212@curry.edu

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Linda Small

Linda Small

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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linda.small@curry.edu

Linda Stapp

Linda Stapp

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2125

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lstapp0914@curry.edu

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Gina Stefanini

Gina Stefanini

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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gina.stefanini@curry.edu

Kiersten Sullivan

Kiersten Sullivan

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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kiersten.sullivan@curry.edu

Ralph Watson

Ralph Watson

Associate Lecturer

Department
Education

Phone
(617) 333-2128

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ralph.watson@curry.edu

Mary Woods

Mary Woods

Lecturer

Department
Education

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(617) 333-2128

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mwoods0509@curry.edu

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Highlights in Education

Greg Caswell

From Curry to COVID, Quincy Teacher Greg Caswell ’13 Says Collective Experiences Shaped His Success Today

 If you ask Quincy Public School Teacher Greg Caswell '13, this upcoming school year only stands to gain from everything teachers have learned through the interchanging remote and hybrid models of teaching and learning that took place in the last academic year. His advice to current and upcoming Curry education majors is to take advantage of the field experiences and all of the opportunities available at the College.
Hailey DeCoffe '21 M.Ed '22 Speaks at Educators Rising National Conference

Hailey DeCoffe '21 M.Ed '22 Speaks at Educators Rising National Conference

 Supporting social-emotional learning for middle school students is critical to academic success, according to research led by Hailey DeCoffe '21 M.Ed '22. This weekend, she'll present her findings to roughly 1,300 aspiring educators at the Educators Rising Annual National Conference. The virtual event brings together hundreds of high school students from across the U.S. who aspire to join the education field and enter undergraduate teacher education programs.
M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

M.Ed. Students Reflect on Final Fieldwork with Culminating Capstone Presentations

 More than 25 Curry College Master of Education (M.Ed.) students came together this month with the Education Department faculty and staff to present their final fieldwork experience or teaching practicum.
Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

Class of 2021 Conclude Extraordinary College Experience in Commencement Celebration

 On a summer-like day, Curry College honored 687 graduates from the Class of 2021 in its 141st Commencement celebration. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live streamed today from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members.
Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

Curry College Celebrates the Class of 2020 in Historic In-Person Commencement

 Curry College honored 689 graduates from the Class of 2020 in its 140th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The ceremony, to which graduates were allowed to invite two guests, was live-streamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 800 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff among other Curry community members. The in-person ceremony was especially cherished after a year-plus of adversity and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unprecedented remote final semester at the College last spring.
52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

52nd Annual Awards Day Celebrates the Best of Curry College

 This month, the College honored the best and brightest during its 52nd Annual Curry College Awards Recognition Ceremony, which was held as a week-long social media campaign to honor the amazing accomplishments of the 2020-21 academic year. Beyond excelling in a year like no other, the award-winners were honored for their notable achievements in academics, athletics, arts, service, and social justice.
Education Students Share Excitement for New Professional Roles

Education Students Share Excitement for New Professional Roles

This spring, graduating seniors from the Education program reflect on what lies ahead as they begin their new roles as educators.
Culminating Research, Projects Presented at 2021 Academic Forum

Culminating Research, Projects Presented at 2021 Academic Forum

Every spring, Curry College students have the opportunity to present their academic research, creative portfolios, and other culminating projects to the College community including faculty, staff, and fellow students at the annual Academic Forum. This year, the event took place virtually on April 21 and featured nearly 40 student presentations across all majors and stages in the iterative process of discovery and academic inquiry.
Young Alumni Return (Virtually) to Campus to Share Advice and Mentor Students

Young Alumni Return (Virtually) to Campus to Share Advice and Mentor Students

 In a series of unique (virtual) events this spring, dozens of young alumni have Zoomed back to Curry to offer career advice and share life lessons learned with current students, from incoming first-year to graduating seniors.
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