Alumni and Friends

As alumni of the NC State College of Education, you are part of a community of extraordinary educators, counselors and leaders who are making a collective impact in every corner of North Carolina, around the world and across the field of education. Collectively, you are building stronger schools, colleges and communities so all learners have the opportunity to thrive. 

Here are some ways you can maintain a lifelong relationship with our college and share your passions, as well as explore opportunities to expand your social and professional networks.

Resources for Professional Educators

Even after you graduate, we’re here to support you and ensure your success, whether you are a beginning educator, veteran teacher, community college executive, school administrator, counselor or education advocate. We have numerous resources to help build your skills and advance your knowledge.

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We publish a monthly newsletter for alumni and friends delivered directly to your inbox. It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in our college, including professional development opportunities, events and ways to get involved.

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Alumni Success Stories

Meet some of our extraordinary alumni who are changing lives and making a difference in North Carolina and beyond.

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Our Distinguished Alumni

Each year we award at least one graduate of our college with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Meet the alumni we’ve recognized for their distinguished contributions to the field of education.

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Our Board

The College of Education’s Board generates and stewards relationships and partnerships between the college and alumni, faculty and staff, business, industry and other potential supporters to help create and sustain an environment of constant excellence and success in education.

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alumni news

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Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Helps Sabria Johnson ’25 Launch Students’ Higher Education Journeys

Sabria Johnson ’25, a recent graduate of the NC State College of Education’s Applied Education Studies: Learning Design and Technology program, works to help incoming community college students start their higher education journeys.

Gina Montague ’17MED Named Wake County’s School Counselor of the Year

Gina Montague ’17MED, the only school counselor at Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, is the Wake County Public School System School Counselor of the Year.

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Think the Most Important Job is Being a Teacher,’ Says Elizabeth Saylor ’15PHD

Elizabeth Saylor ’15PHD was a public elementary school teacher in North Carolina for 10 years before deciding to earn her doctoral degree in what is now the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at the NC State College of Education. Now, she is an award-winning teacher at the University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education.

Get Involved with the NC State Alumni Association

The NC State Alumni Association’s mission is to engage alumni and friends through programs and services that foster pride and enhance lifelong connections to NC State. Under the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving team, the NC State Alumni Association provides you access to exclusive benefits and rich opportunities to engage with your alma mater and your peers.

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Support the NC State College of Education

Gifts to the college help us recruit and prepare more educators; build a pipeline of K‐12, community college and higher education leaders who build diverse, inclusive and supportive learning environments; and provide resources to meet our most vulnerable communities where they are. Help us prepare more extraordinary educators

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