Staff Highlight: Alison

Staff Highlight: Alison, Assistant Director of Admissions

I recruit Canadians for the Master of Science in Education Program. As a Canadian myself, and an Ontario-certified teacher, I feel that Medaille College offers an excellent pathway to becoming a teacher.

In addition to the high-quality, hands-on curriculum, Medaille also offers outstanding service and support to students. During the application process you can expect consistent feedback on your application and answers to any question you may have about attending school in the U.S. Medaille accommodates the needs of Canadian students through our 2-day a week program and the faculty and staff offer unparalleled personal attention.

I feel at home when I arrive on campus and see the Canadian flag and the Ontario license plates – approximately 700 Canadian students attend each year. I received an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Education from OISE/University of Toronto, in Secondary English and Drama.

I love to travel and spent two years teaching in London, UK, and studied abroad in Bombay, India. I have lived in Buffalo for 5 years now, and am very glad that there are so many Tim Horton’s here! I enjoy working in admissions at Medaille as it is so rewarding to help future teachers begin their journey to certification.

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What is the Accelerated Learning Program?

Looking for a good way to earn an advanced degree? Do you have a full-time job or a family at home? Need a flexible schedule? Maybe you are a good candidate for an accelerated learning program.

Accelerated learning programs (ALP’s) emphasize relevant experience. The learning is more focused on creation and retention, as opposed to basic memorization. And, because you are busy, classroom time is only once a week. The program is designed to be accelerated; therefore the workload can be intense and require commitment. However, past graduates of the Medaille ALP were able to manage their outside lives while pursuing a degree.

To learn more about an Accelerated Learning Program, such as what to expect and determining if it is right for you, check out the Accelerated Learning Program at Medaille College.

The Medaille Accelerated Learning Program

provides an innovative learning environment.  

Classes start 3 times a year. Apply anytime.

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Welcome, from Medaille College’s S.A.G.E.

Thanks for coming. You may be asking, what is “SAGE”? Simply, SAGE stands for the School of Adult and Graduate Education. Medaille offers graduate programs leading to a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, and Mental Health Counseling. We also offer an Accelerated Learning Program for you to earn a business degree in a schedule that fits your needs.

Our faculty promotes an atmosphere of hands-on learning, real-world experience, and innovation. A graduate education will help you develop valuable skills and critical thinking abilities that in turn, will help you build a fulfilling career. Whether you are a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or a busy professional that wants to go back to school, we have a program designed for you.

Why not learn more? Medaille’s Graduate and Adult Education office can be reached at sageadmissions@medaille.edu or (716) 631-1061.

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