Category: General
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Springing Into Our Final Semester At HGSE
As the Spring semester begins here at HGSE, we (admissions GAs) reflect on our program experiences and hopes for our final few months. Claire Patterson (she/her) I’m so happy to be back on campus, even though I refuse to make peace with this winter wind (why did no one tell me Boston is windier than…
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Why OEL? The Experiences of Students in our Online Master’s in Education Program
Students in our Online Master’s In Education program share about their journey to finding a program that best fit their needs as professionals. From balancing school, careers, and family responsibilities, our OEL students show a commitment to the field of education, and to themselves. James Austin III (he/him) James is an Assistant Superintendent from rural…
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Why HDE? The Experiences of Students in the Human Development & Education Program
It’s in the name: the Human Development and Education program prepares students to understand and support all types of learning through different developmental domains. Read more about the experiences of students in the HDE program, and what role they hope to play in supporting learners. Alister D’Monte (he/him) Alister D’Monte was born and raised in…
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Why LDIT? Insights from students in our Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology Program
We asked students from the LDIT program to share about their pathways to HGSE. Here are their stories and experiences as innovative educators. Tyler Hunt (she/her) Tyler is a Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology (Ed.M ’25) student the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After three years at community college, two years at a university, and…
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We Opted-In To Be Considered for the Ed.M. Program As Ph.D. Applicants, And Here’s Why
Two of our Ed.M. students share their experiences applying to doctoral programs and their choice to be considered for a master’s program in that process. Almost halfway through the semester, here are their reflections. Karen Su (they/them) Karen Su (they/them) is in the Education Policy & Analysis Ed.M. program with a concentration in Higher Education.…
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I Almost Didn’t Apply, And Here’s What Gave Me The Confidence To Do So
As our application deadlines approach, we asked a few current students to share their experiences finding the confidence and inspiration to apply to HGSE. Dominique Pope (she/her) Dominique hails from Sacramento, California, and attended California State University, Sacramento, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She then proceeded to attend and graduate from UC Davis…
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Get to know our HGSE Student Organizations!
Our student organizations here at HGSE shape our community and play a significant role in the experiences of students. We asked student leaders from a few organizations to share their experiences creating spaces for engagement and community-building. Black Student Union Leaders: Derrick Hollifield (Ed.L.D.) & Emmanuel Wright (Ed.M. Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology) When I…
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Delving into the School Leadership Pathway: A strand of the Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship Program
Students in the School Leadership Pathway (SLP) strand of ELOE share their experiences as educators and their evolution as leaders. Gloria Hee Young Jung (she/her) An international student coming to the US for the first time, Gloria has found excitement in navigating multiple layers of change by joining HGSE with a passion for educational leadership.…
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HGSE’s Secret Sauce Uncovered: It’s All About International Students
We asked a few international students to reflect on their experiences applying to HGSE, as well as their ongoing process of finding community here. These are their reflections. Alejandra Coz (she/her) Alejandra is an Ed.M Candidate at HGSE’s Learning Design, Innovation and Technology Program. She is a Fulbright Scholar from Peru, passionate about adult education,…
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“Everything Changed For Me as a Teacher”: Experiences in the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Program
With the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Licensure deadlines approaching, we asked Ali Nauen and Connolly Grady, members of the TTL cohort, to share a bit about their journeys. Ali Nauen (she/her) Ali is an aspiring teacher and school community builder in the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Internship cohort. She is mainly focusing on English teaching…
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