Upon entering the program, Brown MAT students join a powerful network of educators – including our distinguished faculty and a large and supportive group of alumni. Our graduates inspire learning and advance equity in urban classrooms and schools across the country and locally in Providence. They pursue leadership opportunities in the classroom, the community, and beyond. Early in their careers, many Brown MAT alumni become department chairs, peer coaches, mentor teachers, and professional development consultants. As teachers, educational researchers, school leaders, and community advocates, they work to build the learning communities that all students deserve.
Department of Education
Alumni Outcomes
93%
secure teaching jobs within 3 months of graduation
81%
still teaching after 5 years (rate is 54% nationally)
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Teaching For Justice
Matt Lim shares his Master of Arts in Teaching experience at Brown
“ The MAT program was a great springboard for my teaching career. I learned teaching methods I still use in class every single day. ”
Elevating diverse voices in the classroom
While at Brown, Sofia Dias MAT ’17 learned how to engage students in urban schools using literature from authors of color.
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching program leave Brown feeling prepared— not only to teach but also to become education leaders, community advocates, and changemakers.
Almost 100 percent of every MAT class is certified to teach in Rhode Island upon graduation — and many have the opportunity to get to work in Providence-area schools right away.
Wherever Brown’s newly minted teachers want to make an impact, their high expectations, strong academic preparation, and caring and collaborative focus will be in high demand. Between 2014 and 2024, middle and high school teaching jobs are expected to grow by 6 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Power of Mentors
Kashmeel McKoena shares his Masters of Teaching experience at Brown
News from MAT Alums
CareerLAB the Podcast
BrownConnect Conversations | Ep 7: John Goncalves '13, MAT'15, Government
An educator and Councilman of Ward 1 in Providence, John talks about the best ways to prepare for the role of “teacher.” And his best advice for students looking for a career in public service? Get involved and take that first step towards your goal by doing something—big or small. That first step can often set you on a path of impactful work.
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Brown’s MAT program taught Carol Amaya MAT ’19 the importance of drawing connections between historical events and current inequalities in the classroom.
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Alumni Answer: What Keeps You Coming Back to Teach?
Alums of Brown University's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and former Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) answer the question: what keeps you coming back to the classroom each year to teach?
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Alum Spotlight: Charlie Fisher, Urban Education Fellow and MAT'21
As a Biology major, Charlie Fisher intended to go into a health career. He learned early on that his passions were better suited to teaching, and Brown's intensive MAT program helped him to make the switch.
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Alum Spotlight: Ally Wright, '13 MAT
Meet Ally Wright, '13 MAT, who specialized in Secondary English Education while at Brown. She began her teaching career as an English instructor before transitioning into her new role as a Founding Principal of South LA College Prep, a public charter school in Los Angeles, CA.
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Alum Spotlight: Daniel Marcelle '22 MAT
Dan Marcelle is a social studies teacher and Lacrosse coach at La Salle Academy in Providence, RI.
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Brown MAT Alumni Join 2022 Cohort of Knowles Teaching Fellows
Patricia Shiebler and Sarosha Hemani were chosen by the Knowles Teacher Initiative to participate in a five-year program that supports early-career, high school mathematics and science teachers.
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Alum Spotlight: Stephanie Sowin '22 MAT
For Stephanie Sowin, Brown's MAT program was the pathway to a fulfilling career as a teacher, mentor, and track and field coach at Central Falls High School.
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Alum runs for Ward 1 City Council
Former Education Studies concentrator and MAT alum, John Goncalves '13 MA'15, is running for the Ward 1 City Council seat in Providence.
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