Lock Haven University Accepts Robert Shaffer Into Online Master of Education Program

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Robert Shaffer

LOCK HAVEN, PA (04/26/2010)(readMedia)-- Lock Haven University is pleased to announce that Robert Shaffer has been accepted into the LHU Master of Education program in Alternative Education.

The Online Master of Education: Alternative Education program at Lock Haven University makes it possible for educators to engage in reflective practice while improving their teaching and program development skills. The program encourages educators to explore methods, research, and epistemologies that focus on both the learner and systemic changes that will benefit all students. The Alternative Education Program is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education, and aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Lock Haven University's program is one of only eight fully accredited Alternative Education Masters programs offered in the United States and is the only program that is offered completely online. Jerry Falco, Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions at Lock Haven University notes that, "The online Master of Education programs are highly desired by working educators because they can pursue their graduate education at a schedule and pace that fits the demands of their personal lives."

Shaffer is a retired teacher from the State Department of Corrections. A resident of Berlin PA, Shaffer is married to Deborah is the son of Helen Shaffer who resides in Holiday, Florida. Shaffer earned an Liberl Arts Degree with honors from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He plans to develop educational programs for at-risk learners apon his completion of the program.