I received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from NC State University in 1997, and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from NC State University in 1998.  After working 9 years in the software consulting business, I decided to follow my heart’s desire to become a high school mathematics teacher.  The Noyce scholarship has given me opportunity to return to NC State as a full time student and extend my goal of obtaining a 9-12 mathematics license by also pursuing an advanced license that leads to a Master's in Mathematics Education.  As I transition into my new career, I come with a passion to make a difference and I am eager to apply my professional and educational experiences in the high schools of North Carolina

I am currently a Ph.D. student in Mathematics Education. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Hampton University and a Master of Education in Mathematics Education from N.C. State University.  I was excited at the opportunity to participate in the NOYCE program for a number of reasons. First and most importantly, I truly have a desire to work with high needs students. I know what it feels like to be written off as a student, told that you have no potential and to feel like the services you are getting are second best. This is a very unfortunate reality for too many of our students. I feel that I can work to change this. I look forward to being an excellent teacher for the students I will serve and I also look forward to motivating other teachers to challenge and support all of their students regardless of where the students are from.

I am a senior double majoring in Mathematics Education and Mathematics at NC State University.   Originally my family is from Mexico, but I have lived most of my life in Yadkinville, NC.  Having grown up in a high-needs school district, I have experienced the need and importance of having teachers that can truly relate the mathematical concepts to real life experiences and situations while using an array of teaching techniques.  I aspire to be a teacher that uses innovative teaching techniques and technology to help students understand the concepts in districts where I am most needed.

My name is Jenny Ward and I am a junior as well as a NOYCE scholar at NC State.  I am excited to be a member of the first cohort of NOYCE scholars because I see this as a way for me to serve in high needs areas and to give all students equal opportunities to succeed in the field of mathematics.  Since one of the requirements of the NOYCE undergraduate program consists of working toward earning both a Mathematics Education and a Mathematics degree, I feel that I can be a stronger math teacher because I will have a broader knowledge of the subject.  This, it turn will be beneficial to me and allow me to better serve my potential high needs students.

My name is Greg Ray and I'm a junior in secondary math education and mathematics from Monroe, North Carolina.  What drives me to be a teacher is the idea that teachers have a big impact on students.  It is my goal to serve students by providing the opportunity to succeed and to be an active role model in the classroom when it comes to leading and serving others.

Application Deadline:                 
March 1st for Undergraduate Applicants
May 1st for Graduate Applicants (with priority 
given to those who apply before March 1st)