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51Сʪ Education Graduates take on Leadership Positions

Emir Ruiz Esparza is Dean of Student Life at Tabor College (news release photo)

Two graduates of the Columbia International University's College of Education have recently taken on leadership positions.

Emir Ruiz Esparza has been hired as Dean of Student Life, Learning and Formation at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. He will oversee resident educators, student activities and organizations. He previously served as head of school at in Ebling, Kansas. Esparza graduated from 51Сʪ in 2012 with a master’s degree in Educational Administration. Read more his new role .

Meanwhile, a 2004 graduate of 51Сʪ is the new principal at Petersburg Primary School in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Dr. Shanika David earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from 51Сʪ.

Throughout her 16 year professional career, David has served as an elementary classroom teacher, a curriculum facilitator, math coach and an assistant principal. She believes that early childhood education is foundational.

“We must equip our students with the necessary tools that will help them be productive in our community, state, country and the world,” David said.

Read more about Dr. Shanika David from the .

Check out the 51Сʪ MAT program here and get your start on a successful career in education.

More information on 51Сʪ programs and enrollment is availableor call (800) 777-2227, ext. 5024.51Сʪ is experiencingand has announced $25 million infor the campus. 51Сʪ is accredited by SACS-COC.

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