Gordon College
Educators have the unique power and privilege to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. It is a noble calling—and also an increasingly challenging one, which is why excellent training is so critical to your long-term success and the success of those you’re teaching.
The Herschend School of Education is internationally recognized for educator preparation grounded in evidence-based practices, so you will stand out as an effective leader and change-maker, equipped to make a difference with all populations of learners.
The Herschend School of Education offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs:
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and their school systems in underserved communities
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—National Council on Teacher Quality
Massachusetts is top in the nation for education and one of the highest-paying states for teachers, and Gordon is the only school in Massachusetts to receive top recognition from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) and Accreditation Plus from the International Dyslexia Association for leading the way in evidence-based literacy instruction. NCTQ also recognizes Gordon as “Equitable and Excellent” due to students’ high performance on state licensure exams. As a result, our highly sought-after alumni are known for their confidence and competence as they serve diverse populations of learners at every age and level.
When you pursue a degree in the Herschend School of Education, you immerse in a close community led by faculty experts who care about your success. Faculty are scholars who prioritize evidence-based practices grounded in the science of learning to best equip educators for excellence.
Faculty are also experienced teachers, specialists, administrators and speech-language pathologists, so they deeply understand both opportunities and obstacles you will face in the field of education. You’ll be paired with a faculty advisor to customize your learning plan based on your career goals.
Herschend School of Education
Gordon faculty are committed teachers, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of students they teach.
"Professors were always willing to help me, mentor me, challenge me and push me to learn beyond what I could have imagined was possible. They value their students and want them to succeed. With faculty support I grew as a Christ-follower, as a person and as a teacher."
—Alyssa Hutchinson '24
Posted on June 12, 2025
This year’s recipient of the Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award, Claire Hoag ’22 ’23M, teaches history and current events just 10 miles from Gordon, at the underserved community of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.
Posted on March 9, 2025
Bill Laforme ’24M is now an English and history teacher at the Department of Youth Services (DYS) Northeast Regional Youth Service Center. He talks about what it's like working at a juvenile justice center that seeks to help detained and committed youth receive the education they need to get their life back on track.
Posted on November 4, 2024
This past summer the Herschend School of Education was a recipient of a Massachusetts Department of Elementary Secondary Education (DESE) grant that formed an Early Literacy Consortium to tutor children on the North Shore who were struggling with reading.
Gordon College's teacher education programs lead to initial and professional licensure in the state of Massachusetts. To learn about out-of-state licensure please go to the licensure page.
We believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College, career-focused academics blend with a life-giving faith community to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence.
