Master of School Administration

“Barton offered an environment that was highly conducive to learning. The professors’ feedback was genuine and thought-provoking, as they served as think-partners for me. I enjoyed the ability to study education at a deeper level. The education law course opened my eyes to the complexities of educational policies and statutes, and the instructional technology course exposed me to the latest and most effective digital tools available to educators. The contemporary studies course challenged me to examine the perspectives and experiences of other cultures. The professors always encouraged open dialogue and the sharing of different opinions. Barton helped me broaden my impact as an educator, where I currently serve as principal at Darden Middle School in Wilson.”

“I chose Barton’s School of Education because of its remarkable reputation. An ‘AHA!’ moment in the program that confirmed I was on the right track was when I heard the professor say, ‘Leaders lead by example.’ That philosophy perfectly aligns with my style of leadership. I valued the supportive instruction I received, as well as the candid encouragement and feedback from my professors, as they pushed me to reach my full potential. The MSA program provided a flexible learning experience to develop the leadership qualities needed, while allowing an opportunity to establish strong relationships with fellow MSA cohorts. We were able to develop strong networks with peers who shared diverse experiences within the field of school administration. Barton inspired me to reach my academic goal.”

“Barton combined a supportive environment with a standard of excellence I was expecting from a graduate program. The Barton professors were encouraging and supportive, and they had a clear understanding of the education profession, which gave me confidence in their content and approach to teaching. I had two mentors at Barton, Dr. Ellis and Dr. Boldt. Both were supportive in and out of the classroom and have actually continued to help me in my career endeavors even after graduating. They both also had familiarity with the particular education environment where I was working, which was very helpful. Barton prepared me to reach my career goal of becoming an administrator.”