Andre Clarke, who completed the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education in 2009,

is an innovative middle school lead science teacher in the Cheltenham, PA. School District. In one course of the program Andre completed a 21st Century Educator Externship. He built what he absorbed into "hands on" learning experiences for his students. To listen to Andre's and other teachers' ideas about Entrepreneurial Education, click here for a mini-podcast. For more information about this unique certificate program that helps to develop inspired, innovative educators like Andre, click Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education.

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Anne Okelo, a 2010 graduate of the Master of Public Administration Program

secured funding in excess of $35,000.00 to construct a well that now provides her village of Angiro, Kenya access to fresh water. A documentary of Anne's story titled, "Well of Dreams" is in production right now. A preview is available Here. Click Master of Public Administration for more information about the degree Anne earned here at West Chester.

Teresa Ryan, a 2009 graduate of the Master in Social Work Program is passionate about working with Veterans

Shortly after earning her Master's degree from West Chester, Teresa was selected for the prestigious Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery fellowship program through the Department of Veterans Affairs whose mission is to “develop future mental health leaders with vision, knowledge, and commitment to transform mental health care systems in the 21st century.”  This fellowship appointment allowed Teresa to pursue her passion of working with Veterans. Today she is working at the Philadelphia VA as a social worker in the HUD/VASH (Housing Urban Development/Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing) program assisting with housing for homeless Veterans.

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