American College of Education

06/01/2026

Meet American College of Education (ACE) 2025 graduate Zacheriah Davis. 🎓

Zacheriah chose ACE for his master’s because it was affordable and easy to accomplish. His goals of being a better educator are top of mind, and we’re honored to be a part of his journey.

Learn more about affordable online degrees at 🔗 ACE.edu today!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to Kayla Hurst, DSEA’s Teacher of the Month for May!

A math teacher at Howard High School of Technology in the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District, Kayla began her teaching career in 2021. A nationally certified STEM teacher, she also serves as the advisor for the Class of 2028 and coaches both the school’s girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams.

After graduating from Brandywine High School in 2017, Kayla earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Delaware and a master’s degree in STEM Education from American College of Education.

“Ms. Hurst is the greatest teacher ever,” one of her students told us. “She deserves every bit of this award. Even though she could be hard on me, she was always pushing me to get better at math and I’m grateful.”

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

In high school, I had a math teacher who truly believed in me, even when I doubted myself. She pushed me to see the value in learning, challenged me to work through difficult concepts, and constantly reminded me that I was capable of more. Because of her, I began to feel confident, competent, and empowered to take on hard coursework and reach goals I never imagined for myself. That experience inspired me.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡?

My secret is making math feel relevant, achievable, and engaging. Students are more interested when they see real-world connections and feel confident in their ability to succeed. I focus on creating a supportive classroom where mistakes are part of learning, while also using hands-on activities, collaboration, and positive relationships to keep students motivated and involved.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Go into education because you genuinely want to make a difference in students’ lives. Teaching can be challenging, especially early on. But it is also incredibly rewarding. Build strong relationships with students, stay open to learning from other educators, and remember that you do not have to be perfect to have a positive impact. The small moments of growth, confidence, and connection with students make the hard work worth it.

05/30/2026

*MEET THE TEAM SUPPORTING IDAHO EDUCATION*

Sara Bell is the curricular materials review and mentoring coordinator for Idaho schools. She has been a high school teacher, an elementary school principal, and even worked as a funeral home director. She holds a BA in Communication from Boise State University and two M.Ed. degrees (Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction), both from the American College of Education.

Sara’s work for the Idaho Department of Education is twofold. When working to support mentorship and teacher retention, she matches rural educators to content-specific mentors as aligns with the Idaho Mentoring Standards, organizes a mentoring conference, and scales up support opportunities around the state. When working on curriculum materials, she secures bids from publishers, organizes titles, contracts with Idaho certified teachers to review the materials, and then trains (both publishers and teachers) on how to successfully navigate a curricular review. She also supports schools and districts with any curriculum adoption questions they may have.

Did you know? Right now, the Idaho Department of Education just completed this curriculum review process with 202 titles and 108 educators!

Sara followed an alternative authorization pathway to become a high school English teacher. At one time or another she has worked at Weiser High School, Heritage Community Charter School, Mountain View High School, and Eagle Academy. "I feel blessed to have worked in a variety of educational settings—rural/urban, comprehensive/alternative schools, as well as a charter school," said Sara. "I love being a champion and coach for kids AND educators."

05/30/2026

“It's crucial for a leader to set a clear vision and goals.”

American College of Education (ACE) President and CEO Geordie Hyland recently joined leadership expert and podcast host Adam Mendler for a conversation on leadership, lifelong learning and building organizations that create real impact.

In the interview, Geordie reflects on his nontraditional leadership journey, the lessons he learned from competitive hockey and ACE’s mission to deliver affordable, high-quality online education designed for working professionals.

🔗 Read the full conversation here: https://www.adammendler.com/blog/geordie-hyland/

05/29/2026

🌟 American College of Education (ACE) Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Maixner 🏆 🌟

“Some of my favorite moments are mentoring new educators and watching them grow into confident leaders themselves.” ❤️

ACE alumna Michelle Maixner is helping shape the future of nursing education through leadership, mentorship and a passion for supporting others. From the NICU to managing nursing education initiatives at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, her journey reflects the impact nurses can make beyond the bedside.

Learn more about Michelle’s inspiring journey and passion for nursing education here: https://bit.ly/4u3hHjl

05/28/2026

American College of Education (ACE) Alumni – this one’s for you! 👀

The Admiral Thomas B. Hayward Memorial Scholarship is officially open for submissions! This annual scholarship awards 50% OFF tuition to an ACE master’s degree graduate working in the education field returning to pursue a doctoral degree at ACE.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your educational journey, now’s the time to apply!

Open to ACE master’s alumni enrolling in a doctoral program – ⏰ application deadline is Friday, July 10!

🔗 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4dzpmAP

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the giveaway winners! 🎉 🥳

Congratulations to the winners of our American College of Education Giveaway! 🎉 KDP members entered through an online form, and two members were randomly selected to receive a $100 Amazon gift card:

✨ Denna Hamilton, Illinois
✨ Sheri Voss, New York

A big thank you to our friends at ACE for helping us celebrate and support teachers!

05/27/2026

🚨 Reminder! 🚨
There’s still time to register for our upcoming American College of Education (ACE) webinar! Join us live to connect with experts Geoffrey Roche, national healthcare thought leader and ACE Ed.D. candidate, and Kimarie Jeffreys, DNP, MHA, RN, seasoned nurse educator, to learn more about our fully online programs, affordable tuition and flexible learning experience designed for working professionals.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9 at 11 am ET

If you can’t attend live, you’ll still receive the recording after registering.
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4roWRKu

05/26/2026

Before receiving his high school diploma, Logan Wolf had already earned his bachelor’s degree from ACE. 🎓👏

From balancing athletics and coursework to pushing through burnout and staying focused on his goals, Logan’s story is an incredible example of determination and perseverance.

We’re proud to be part of his journey and can’t wait to see what’s next.

🔗 Read more in the exclusive article by People here: https://people.com/arkansas-teen-earns-bachelors-degree-before-high-school-graduation-11982410

05/26/2026

A stronger nursing workforce starts with accessible, affordable education. 🎓

American College of Education (ACE) is excited to partner with Yavapai College to help nurses advance their careers through streamlined BSN-to-MSN pathways, transfer-friendly options and reduced tuition opportunities for eligible students and employees.

Together, we’re helping build pathways into nursing leadership while supporting workforce needs across healthcare. 🤝

🔗 Read more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/49SHrr9