Welcome from the Director

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Mary Baldwin College.

If you are in the teaching profession and wish to take your teaching to a higher level, we are the program for you. If you are a career-changer or a recent college graduate who wishes to earn a master's degree and teacher certification, this program is for you. If you are looking for a flexible program that allows you to work and attend school at the same time, MAT is for you.

MAT at MBC is unique for three reasons. First, it is grounded in the liberal arts. In an ever-changing global community, it is the liberal arts that weave the common threads of the humanities, arts, sciences, and mathematics throughout the diverse tapestry of our cultural differences.

Second, utilizing the inquiry method of learning, our faculty guide students through their own educational journeys, facilitating a deep understanding of old and new knowledge through a reflective process. This bold approach to learning engages the students in ways that encourage life-long learning.

Finally, every course is taught by Teaching Partners -- a practicing K-12 classroom teacher and an MBC professor. This partnership helps students learn how to apply new skills and knowledge to the classroom.

After many years as a teacher educator, I chose the MAT at Mary Baldwin for yet another reason -- its impressive curriculum and faculty. It is a pleasure to serve as the director of such a fine program that has helped so many capable students take teaching to a higher level for today's young students.

Carole C. Grove, PhD
Director