"The M.A.T. program prepared me for the rigorous planning and patience I would need to become a successful teacher today." - A., 1992 graduate
"The M.A.T. program gave me confidence as I entered into a career in education. Coming from the business setting and being away from the school setting for 8 years, I felt very prepared as I entered into student teaching and then into my first teaching job." - S., 1994 graduate
"The M.A.T. program prepared me for this career as far as working together as a team with diverse personalities." - S., 1998 graduate
"[The program provided a] good research-based basis in educational theory, curriculum, instruction, and instructional strategy. [It was] also good to have a close cohort to discuss educational issues." - A., 1999 graduate
"I felt much more ready for the rigors of my first year since I was with my mentor for practically the entire year observing and student teaching. I wasn't caught unaware by all the push towards meaningful, engaging lessons - in other words, constructivist teaching." - K., 1999 graduate
"I felt comfortable creating lesson plans, especially for students with different learning styles. The fact that [the M.A.T. program] prepared me so well for constructivist teaching helped me get the job I truly wanted (the principal commented that what they first look for in new hires is the focus on the students). My M.A.T. education at Kent was worth every dime and helped me feel confident my first year of teaching." - J., 2000 graduate
"I learned how to make really good lesson plans! I was very prepared for the entry-level mentoring (Praxis III) program that was a requirement at [my school]. [I learned] great organizational skills and [about] dealing with parents." - C., 2000 graduate
"[The program] prepared me to engage students in new and creative approaches to teaching/ learning. The M.A.T. program was the best decision I ever made toward my career!" - T., 1996 graduate
"The program is well respected in the Northeast Ohio area and is extremely successful in placing its graduates in suitable positions. It enabled me to get the best (highest pay/most rewarding) position of my career since earning my doctorate in '95. Cheers to the K.S.U. M.A.T.!" - D., 2000 graduate
"The M.A.T. program stressed hard work, professionalism and commitment to students. I have carried over these qualities
into my work as a teacher. The M.A.T. program had many excellent instructors that shared their expertise and experience in the classroom, and this was extremely helpful . . . I really enjoy teaching. It is truly a rewarding career." - T., 1999 graduate
