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EDUCATION Our education program has a long history at The Woods. In fact, our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, even said, “Love the children first, then teach them.” At The Woods you’ll get classroom experience long before your student teaching. We want to be sure this is the right path for you. You’ll have a close relationship with faculty throughout your time at The Woods.

“My time at The Woods was nothing short of amazing! The passionate professors, close-knit community and hands-on experiences prepared me for my future career in education. I have always had a passion for teaching and my professors at The Woods helped me learn how to think critically and find creative solutions to everyday problems. My favorite part about The Woods is that they get you into the classroom your freshman year. You are constantly learning from current educators and fine tuning your personal teaching style.”

Emma Taylor ‘21 2nd Grade Teacher, Ouabache Elementary School

Possible Career Paths:

Education is in hot demand. And many students feel called to teach. And literally no other field exists without a teacher

Certainly, teaching is an obvious outcome of an education degree. But combine it with human resources and you could be an organizational trainer. Combine education with exercise science to be a coach. How about adding education to an art/music/ equine therapy degree to run group therapy sessions? An education degree helps you take your interests and turn them into a career that prepares you share your passion with the world.

first stoking that love. What other path can say that?

• Preschool-Grade 3 Teacher • Kindergarten - Grade 6 Teacher • Special Education Teacher

• Organizational Trainer • Coach • Tutor

“The SMWC Education Department offers multiple dual-licensure programs that allow students to follow their desired path of study and passion. Our department gives students the opportunity to learn from classically trained educators in small classroom communities. Our faculty strives to create a close-knit community where students feel comfortable, safe and included in the learning process.”

Darcey Hazlett, M.Ed. Assistant Professor of Education

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