Peterson, Tweedy get master's degree

ORANGE CITY - Kaisie Peterson and Sarah Tweedy were among 146 graduate students who were awarded a Master of Education degree from Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9.
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Northwestern College alumnus who has served Nebraska’s Second Congressional District since 2017 and is completing his final term in office, gave the commencement address.
Peterson, of Donnellson, graduated with a master’s degree in educational administration + principal endorsement from Northwestern College. Tweedy, of Donnellson, graduated with a master’s degree in educational administration + principal endorsement from Northwestern College.
Northwestern’s M.Ed. program offers instruction in several tracks—early childhood, educational administration, master teacher, special education, teacher leadership, and teaching history—that are designed to be completed in two years or less, as well as additional endorsements. The program exists entirely online and qualifies graduates for positions like lead teachers, principals, peer coaches, and jobs at AEAs, colleges and nonprofit educational organizations.
Northwestern College is a Christian college of more than 1,665 students in Orange City, Iowa. Rated one of the nation’s best colleges by Money magazine, Northwestern provides an education committed to standout academics and a Christ-centered worldview.