Prospective Students

“My experiences at UMES allowed me to see a variety of T&E Education programs in grades 6 thru 12. It also allowed me to network with people who wanted to hire me before I completed my undergraduate degree.”

– Melvin Gill, Department Chair and T&E Teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Maryland

“My studies at UMES gave me the strong foundation needed to be a Technology & Engineering (T&E) Education teacher.  The Department of Technology’s patience and guidance was surpassed by none.  Instructors were the best in their fields, which greatly increased my content knowledge.  If you are looking for a challenging, yet overwhelmingly rewarding career with 100% job placement, then I strongly encourage you to consider the T&E Education program at UMES.”

– Darian Reeves, T&E Teacher in Prince William County Public Schools, Virginia

“The number one thing that really makes University of Maryland Eastern Shore T&E educators stand out from others is all of the classroom experiences that students are offered. Students are fully supported, encouraged, and given the opportunity to gain real classroom experience throughout their studies. The faculty is well versed in practical application for the classroom (in addition to the philosophy and theory) and students leave the UMES T&E education program with a solid base to begin their career as educators.”

– Jennifer Kenney-Whittington, Technology/Professional Development Coach in Wicomico County Public Schools, Maryland

“The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s T&E education program not only changed my life, but it saved my life. The rigor of the courses along with the support from the staff and fellow students instilled a thirst for knowledge in me unlike anything I could have ever imaged. Due to my T&E degree from UMES, the reputation of the program, and all of its networks I was of high commodity following graduation with over 8 job offers from school districts in MD, VA, and DE. I am now in the process of opening a Reggio STEM based preschool, the first of its kind, which would not have been possible without my preparation at the University.

–Marquis Bell, Coordinator of a Reggio STEM preschool in Washington D.C.