Arika Clark

I chose the MATC Program offered by MSU due to the high standards and quality education that I would receive from the program that has been recognized as one of the top in the country.

Dionel C. Waters

The MATC program prepared me to become a better educator, teacher leader, and scholar. Working with world-renowed faculty made the experience even more enjoyable. Having the opportunity to learn along side veteran teachers and administrators augmented my MATC experience. I could not have asked to be a part of a better program.

Jason DeLille

I followed the MSU College of Education's program through my undergraduate years, where I was prepared through rigorous course work and practical classroom experience for life in the real classroom. I furthered my education with an MATC experience because I felt that MSU had prepared me so well. My MATC academic experience taught me how to do my own action research to improve my practice, how to become a teacher leader to implement what I know is best for children. Realistic dialogue with other actual classroom teachers, coupled with authentic assignments, readings and lectures highlighted my time in the MATC program.

Mark Barrera

The MATC program has provided me the tools to understand the nature of curriculum, how literacy is an integral part of teaching and the importance of a professional community. This understanding allows me to differentiate between what it means to be a good teacher and a great teacher.

Zoa Bonofiglio

Learning is something everyone has experience with: good, bad or indifferent. For me, much of my personal and professional identity has grown from my experiences within the MATC program here at MSU. I can include my personal identity in the learning because not only is MSU a place where I have grown as a professional, but I have also been afforded the chance to expand who I count as family. The guidance and care shown to me as I climbed over a variety of learning curves was comforting. But, what I remember the most were my professors who helped me come to learn that what I have to contribute to the pedagogical conversation in areas of curriculum, teaching and policy are not only valid, but valuable. I have grown as a theorist and writer of pedagogy and instruction; as a professional willing to reflect on her practice; and as a teacher. I am a true Spartan ready for my call to duty outside the walls of Erickson Hall. I have been well trained and gifted with the strength that comes with support and knowledge. I am never alone because my MATC family is always with me and never more than an email away.