"A model for the state and the nation" - one of the only two programs in the state to receive the approved with distinction honor from the Mass Department of Education.

Professional Education and Graduate Programs

Mount Holyoke College has been on the forefront of providing a rigorous education to passionate changemakers who have gone on to break new ground in education, the sciences, the arts, public service and social justice movements for over 180 years. The graduate programs continue this tradition, supporting educators at every stage of their career.

Mount Holyoke graduate programs for educators

From licensure to leadership, providing support for every stage of an educator’s career.

Massachusetts Teacher licensure

Mount Holyoke College has been granted approval with distinction by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to offer teacher education programs leading towards an initial teacher license at both the baccalaureate and masters levels.

MA Teacher Licensure

M.A.T., Initial Teacher Licensure M.A.T., English Language Learners M.A.T., Special Education/Moderate Disabilities Additional Teacher Licensure
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Teacher leadership

Our Teacher Leadership program supports educators who want to help build their school’s capacity for success, support a climate of professional growth, or serve in leadership roles at the local, state, or national level.

M.A.T., Teacher Leadership Independent Schools Program Leadership for Teachers
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Mount Holyoke graduate programs for educators in mathematics

Teaching mathematics

Designed for K-8 educators who wish to deepen their mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge, build leadership skills and earn a master's degree.

M.A.T., Mathematics Summer Math Institutes Math for Teachers
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Professional development education at Mount Holyoke

Professional development opportunities

Mount Holyoke College offers internationally recognized programs and flexible graduate-level courses that prepare people for professional careers.

Professional Development Institutes
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Customized professional learning and consulting

Professional learning and consultation for schools, districts and organizations around the world.

Customized Professional Learning & Consulting
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Learn more about graduate programs

Take your teaching career to the next level with a degree program or professional development opportunity.

What you need to know to start on your new path today.

Flexibility and rich engagement. The professional and graduate programs at Mount Holyoke College use on-campus, online and hybrid teaching formats to support busy professionals and provide flexibility for our students.

Go further together. Our partnerships make pursuing your degree more accessible, make your education more robust and connect you with networks of dedicated and talented professionals.

A dedicated team here to support your growth and development. Meet our faculty, all practitioners, who will help you take the next steps in your career.

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Professional and Graduate Education in the news

Naomi Dupre-Edelman, assistant director of math leadership programs at Mount Holyoke College, is one of 26 people named to the Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship program held by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy.

Master of Arts in Teaching student Justin Griffin ’25 paints an inspiring and empowering mural at a middle school in Holyoke to celebrate women of color.

Mount Holyoke graduate alum Lachanda Garrison begins a prestigious fellowship to advocate for STEM and military families and to help make American classrooms stronger.

Professional and Graduate Education staff

Staff

Gwen Bass

  • Lecturer

Sarah Bent

  • Lecturer

Beth Brady

  • Lecturer

Kelly Carriere

  • Lecturer

Marria Carrington

  • Director of the Mathematics Leadership Programs

Erin Casioppo

  • Lecturer

Amy Chang

  • Lecturer

Jemelleh Coes

  • Director of the Teacher Leadership Programs

Amia Dixon

  • Lecturer

Naomi Dupre-Edelman MATM’21

  • Assistant Director of Math Leadership Programs

Michael Flynn

  • Special Consultant

Marta Garcia

  • Lecturer

Nancy Gardner

  • Lecturer

Holly Graham

  • Lecturer

John Holland

  • Lecturer

Ruth Hornsby

  • Associate Director, Teacher Licensure Programs

Kristie Jackson

  • Lecturer

TJ Jemison

  • Instructor

Katisha John

  • Lecturer

Jeanne Kenney

  • Field Placement & Licensure Coordinator

Trish Kepler

  • Lecturer

Elise Kuypers

  • Lecturer

Lauren Lamb

  • Lecturer

Amanda Lipson

  • Professional and Graduate Education Program Coordinator

Alicia Lopez

  • Lecturer

Lisanne Manzi

  • Lecturer

Corinne Miller

  • interim executive director of Professional and Graduate Education

Justin Minkel

  • Assistant Director of Teacher Leadership Programs

Roberto Mugnani

  • Director, New Program Development

Pam Mulcahy

  • Lecturer

Hetal Patel

  • Lecturer

Shelby Regner

  • Lecturer

Jacob Rivers

  • Lecturer

Brianna Ross

  • Lecturer

Eric Schildge

  • Lecturer

Meredith Stanley

  • Assistant Lecturer

Annie Sussman

  • Lecturer

Catherine Swift

  • Director, Teacher Licensure Programs

Jan Szymaszek

  • Lecturer

Kaneka Turner

  • Lecturer
  • Founder of educational consulting company ReImage

Polly Wagner

  • Lecturer

Ann Zito

  • Lecturer

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Mount Holyoke College has been on the forefront of providing a rigorous education to passionate changemakers who have gone on to break new ground in education, the sciences, the arts, public service and social justice movements for over 180 years.