ABCTE Program News

Emily Zutz '26

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 "I was consistently impressed with the content provided in my classes and how much it was based on current research and instructional practices. Even though I have spent over a decade in the classroom, I still learned about practices that I could put into place the next day."

Pictured is Emily Zutz. Submitted photo.

Timothy Roscoe '26

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 "The assignments were clearly designed to facilitate that real-world, almost real-time application of what we were learning in class. This made it possible to gauge my own progress as a teacher as we moved through the coursework."

Pictured is Timothy Roscoe. Submitted photo.

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Mai Hassan '23

"The ABCTE program supported my professional development and growth by offering an essential curriculum that covered fundamental concepts and delved into advanced topics."

Pictured is Mai Hassan. Submitted photo.

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Levi Donaldson Brown '19 '23

"Point Park's ABCTE program uses a hands-on approach focused on real classroom experience and prepares future teachers for their first year of teaching by familiarizing them with tools and skills they will use and incorporate into their classes."

Pictured is Levi Donaldson Brown. Submitted photo.

Photos: School of Education Recognizes Graduates at Celebration of Student Teaching

Friday, June 9, 2023 The family-like atmosphere of Point Park University's School of Education is exemplified each spring at the Celebration of Student Teaching, an end-of-year tradition that brings together all undergraduate and graduate degree recipients to cheer their accomplishments and share the meaningful experiences they've enjoyed in their programs.

Pictured are students at the 2023 Celebration of Student Teaching. Submitted photo.

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Craig Johnston '21

"Point Park offers an effective, efficient teaching certificate program. The School of Education faculty are supportive and honest. The feedback I received from the faculty helped me grow professionally and personally. The program offers flexibility and the resources needed to obtain a teaching certificate in a short period of time."

Pictured is Craig Johnston. Submitted photo.

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Jeff Eakins '19

Meet Jeff Eakins, a graduate of Point Park University's ABCTE program and seventh grade ELA teacher for Bermudian Springs School District.

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Diane Nutbrown '20

Meet Diane Nutbrown, Ph.D., a graduate of Point Park University's ABCTE program and a chemistry and physics teacher for The Neighborhood Academy.

Pictured is ABCTE graduate Dr. Diane Nutbrown. Photo by Linda Hippert, Ed.D.

ABCTE Program Helps Physical Therapy Professional Transition to Teaching Career

Monday, March 7, 2016 Meet Rachael Morrow, D.P.T., secondary education biology and chemistry teacher at North Allegheny Intermediate High School.