Allie Reno, of Chicago, says her online master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Education at Illinois has given her the ability to implement the skills and knowledge learned throughout the program in her classroom to be the best teacher possible for her students today and for years to come.
What did you enjoy most about your online degree program experience at Illinois?
"The most wonderful aspect of my online experience during my master's program at Illinois was participating in courses designed by my professors who truly are invested in the success of their students. Each of my professors conducted each class meeting in a way that the content learned in class is of the utmost importance in creating a positive impact in classrooms around the world."
What were you doing before your Education at Illinois online degree program?
"I worked as an elementary school teacher in the suburbs of Chicago before starting my online master's program. I am greatly looking forward to using the knowledge learned during my program as I continue in my wonderful district throughout my teaching career."
Why did you choose your program and Education at Illinois?
"I chose the Curriculum and Instruction program as I felt it directly connected with my goal to always
strive to improve my teaching pedagogy. The Curriculum & Instruction master's program offered
excellent course options that allowed me to expand my skills and knowledge on how content and
the way it is presented to students can greatly benefit student learning.
"The entirety of my experience in Education at Illinois' online master's program was extremely worthwhile
as I feel empowered to continue to provide high quality education to each student who enters my classroom. Each week throughout my program, I looked forward to coming to class as I truly enjoyed the content selected by each professor to view student learning through a multitude of perspectives."
What are you doing now, and how has your online degree experience helped you?
"I'm still working as an elementary school teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. My online master's degree from Illinois has given me the ability to implement the skills and knowledge learned throughout the program in my classroom to be the best teacher possible for my students today and for years to come!"
