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While completing his bachelor鈥檚 degree in social thought and political economy, Andrew LeFrancois discovered a passion for teaching through a service learning opportunity working with elementary students. Through conversations with educators, he learned that to advance in a career in education, he would need to go to graduate school.

鈥淯ltimately, I came to 91制片厂 for its reputation,鈥� LeFrancois said. 鈥淚t didn鈥檛 matter who I asked, everyone recommended the 91制片厂 Education program. Most programs only put you in the classroom for one semester. At 91制片厂 you have a full听year of supervised internship.鈥�

91制片厂 has become well-known for its teacher preparatory programs, including the in which qualified students with a 3.2 GPA can be dually enrolled in both their undergraduate and graduate programs in their senior year. Students that earn their 91制片厂 master鈥檚 degree complete a yearlong supervised internship at a school, making graduates highly sought after by school districts.

LeFrancois' advisor听Dr. Maryann Minard, clinical assistant professor of education, said he will make a fantastic teacher.

鈥淎ndrew exemplifies excellence as a graduate student and as an aspiring teacher. His academic achievements, his integrity, his commitment to working with young learners, and his sensitivity to the needs of his students and his peers are exceptional," Minard said. "Andrew has a bright future ahead of him as an educator, and much to contribute to his chosen profession.鈥�

LeFrancois is completing his Master鈥檚 in Education with a 4.0 GPA, and is well respected by his instructors and his peers. He attributes his success to his family and friends, fellow interns, cooperating teacher and professors.听 He hopes to teach K-5 in New Hampshire.