Acacia University 7665 South Research Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284

"I have had a very positive and enjoyable learning journey with Acacia University (AU). Learning with Acacia is a personal journey. From the very beginning, I have felt that I am seen by faculty as a unique and individual learner with specific learning needs. The doctoral program at AU is rigorous and challenging. Content is relevant to international candidates but leans toward an American context. Despite this, the course is designed in such a way to accommodate the needs of a diverse and international cohort. Every professor I have worked with so far has been acutely knowledgeable, supportive, and very empathetic towards my growth. The course is designed in a way that allows learners to be independent in their research, whilst scaffolding their progress through purposeful intervention and access to multiple learning resources. My residencies and internships have been instrumental in my practice and have enabled me to improve the processes I employ in leading schools. AU has been a significant element of my professional growth, allowing me to upskill and gain greater opportunities in the field of school leadership. The community at AU is supportive and I have met so many dedicated educators during my modules who have become friends and great study partners. I whole-heartedly recommend Acacia University’s doctoral program."

"My experience with Acacia has been incredibly enlightening and educational, especially considering that I didn't initially have a background in teaching; my bachelor's degree was in marketing. I made a career change in 2012, and I've been wholeheartedly dedicated to my teaching career ever since. Acacia has been instrumental in satisfying my thirst for knowledge. Much of what I've learned from this experience has been directly applicable in my classroom. It has been a lengthy journey, and I still have one more year to go, but it has unquestionably been a journey enriched with valuable knowledge and exceptional mentors!"

"My name is Neveen Ibrahim and I am currently in the final phases of my Acacia doctoral journey. I am pursuing this degree in Educational Leadership. As a doctoral student at Acacia, I had the honor of working with esteemed professors, mentors and advisors, from whom I learned key themes in being an effective educational leader. As a former elementary school principal for 15 years, the content covered throughout Acacia courses tapped directly into needed and vital information to ensure the conduction of productive and healthy learning classes and environments. Courses focusing on key topics such as curriculum, assessment, instructional strategies, and continuous improvement, as well as many more, were extremely useful and applicable as a school leader, where development and growth were at the top of my list of priorities for both student and teacher learning. Another important aspect of Acacia was its diverse community. This allowed for a wide variety of perspectives, as well as viewpoints to be relayed and presented, thus leading to added information for learning. On a more personal basis, taking on this degree allowed for my passion for education and learning to further blossom and for my desired focus on professional development of educators to be made a reality, all in the name of education and our future learners and educators."

"My name is Nisreen Ibrahim and currently in my 12th and final course in the Master’s program at Acacia. I am pursuing this degree in the specified major, Master of Arts in Elementary Education. As a student at Acacia, I truly had a great and advantageous experience throughout my prior courses and continue to do so. Throughout them all I have learned a lot and certainly have been applying this knowledge whenever applicable. Each course that was provided added to my awareness of the concepts that were addressed as well as acquiring competencies in areas that were a bit elusive. From each course’s readings and assignments to the diverse population in the virtual learning communities, all were valuable means that contributed to my overall learning experience. Each VLC transferred distinct insights on a vast variety of topics that supported the enhancement of my practices inside the classroom. On a final note, I am proud to say that years of teaching experience along with my studies in the Master’s program is what paved the way for my newly appointed position as an Elementary School Principal. A large portion of my qualifications is owed to this degree that I will soon become a holder of allowing me to take on such a worthy title. Anticipating the remainder of this learning journey and am very pleased that I have taken this step in what has led to continued success in my career path."