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May 6, 2024

Chalkbeat: Preschool is Popular, and More Colorado School Districts Are Adding It

Assistant Professor Michael Little said research is generally inconclusive about the benefits of attending preschool in a public school versus a private setting, likely because public schools don’t take full advantage of the opportunities that come with on-site preschool. 

May 3, 2024

Three Recent College of Education Graduates Receive 2024 Outstanding Dissertation Awards

Three recent NC State College of Education alumni were recognized for their scholarship when they were presented with Outstanding Dissertation Awards during the college’s May 2024 graduation ceremony. Luke Boden Carman ’24PHD won for the Department of STEM Education, Courtney Samuelson ’23PHD won for the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences and Dana Thomas ’23PHD won for the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development. 

May 1, 2024

‘I Thought I Would Stay for Maybe Five Years:’ Retiring Professor of Counselor Education Stan Baker Reflects on Unexpected Career as Counselor, 30 Years with College of Education

By the time Professor Stan Baker joined the NC State College of Education in 1994, he was already nearly 60 years old and assumed he would only stay for about five years. But, his passion for the work kept him in the classroom for nearly 30 more years. Now, as he plans to retire this summer, Baker reflects on his journey to becoming a counselor and counselor educator, his favorite memories in his work and the impact he’s had on students. 

Apr 30, 2024

Meet Our Class of 2024

An international educator flying in from Dubai for graduation. A researcher exploring the intersection of music and leadership. Passionate school leaders and future teachers. These are just some of the nearly 300 new alumni the NC State College of Education will celebrate during its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on May 3 in Reynolds Coliseum. 

Apr 26, 2024

Naeema Carter ’24MSA: ‘My Goal As a School Leader Is To Help As Many Kids As I Can’

After six years in the classroom, Naeema Carter '24MSA decided to enter the field of school administration to ensure even more students feel cared for and successful. 

Apr 24, 2024

Greyson Norcross ’20MED, ’24PHD: ‘My Biggest Hope is to Revolutionize How We Think About Leadership’

Greyson Norcross '24PHD is fascinated by how leadership intersects with the arts, and his dissertation explored the experiences of senior leaders in higher education who have backgrounds in music. Following graduation, he is looking forward to engaging in new avenues for research in leadership and creativity. 

Apr 24, 2024

Ece Yilmaz ’24PHD: ‘I Want to Live in a More Inclusive World, Where Individuals Are Not Confined by Societal Expectations, Stereotypes and Biases’

When Ece Yilmaz '24PHD received a Fulbright Grant and started applying to doctoral programs in the United States, the welcoming environment at the NC State College of Education stood out to her. Now, she will be graduating with her Ph.D. in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development higher education opportunity, equity, and justice concentration. 

Apr 24, 2024

Tala Dahmash ’24MED: ‘Learning is a Lifelong Journey, and Adult Education Allows Individuals to Continually Adapt, Grow and Thrive in an Ever-changing World’

Tala Dahmash '24MED has spent the last decade as an English teacher and English as a second language (ESL) specialist in Dubai. To further grow as an educator, Dahmash decided to earn her master's degree in training and development at the NC State College of Education, and she will make the 15-hour flight from Dubai to Raleigh to attend her graduation ceremony. 

Apr 24, 2024

Cherrelle Lawrence ’24EDD: ‘I’m Genuinely Passionate About Nurturing Learning and Growth in All Individuals’

As Cherrelle Lawrence '24PHD prepares to graduate with her Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership, she hopes to continue to be able to act as a proponent of effective learning practices in the corporate world, while also taking on teaching roles in the field of higher education. 

Apr 22, 2024

Alex Becnel Joining College of Education as Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 

Alex Becnel will join NC State’s College of Education as an assistant professor of counseling and counselor education, beginning Aug. 16, 2024. Currently, Becnel is an assistant professor at Kansas State University in the Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs.