May 2017

May 5, 2017

Kathleen Anne Epperson ’17 MS: Why I’m Returning to Teaching

Kathleen Anne Epperson’ 17 MS left the classroom to pursue a master’s at the College of Education. After being reminded of the rewards of teaching, she’s now headed back to… 

May 5, 2017

Derek Williams ’17 PHD.: Widening His Sphere of Influence through Mathematics Education

Derek Williams ’17 PHD will expand his impact on others through teaching mathematics at the college level and in a teacher education program. Name: Derek A. Williams Hometown: Raleigh Field… 

May 5, 2017

Rebeka Townsend ’17: Making Strides in Mathematics Education

Rebeka Townsend ‘17 will take her passion for mathematics education into the high school classroom this fall, with a goal for helping students overcome their challenges. Name: Rebeka Townsend Hometown:… 

May 5, 2017

Stacy Outlaw ’17 EDD: Pursuing a Passion for Student Development

Her desire to provide enriching opportunities for all students — with some encouragement from College of Education faculty — helped keep Stacy Outlaw ’17 EDD on track to complete her… 

May 5, 2017

Kyle Levine ’17 MED: Confidence is Key

Through challenging coursework and supportive faculty and peers, Kyle Levine ’17 MED learned to think deeper and have faith in his abilities. Name: Kyle Levine Hometown: Wadesboro, North Carolina Field… 

May 5, 2017

Matthew Starcke ’17 PHD: Connecting Academia and Industry

Longtime higher education administrator Matthew Starcke ’17 PHD has the technical knowledge now he didn’t have before beginning his doctoral studies — and that has opened up more doors of… 

May 5, 2017

People of Poe

What makes the College of Education the leading college of education in North Carolina? Our people — and their commitment to ensuring the educational success of all North Carolinians. 

May 5, 2017

Shauna Morin ’17 PHD: A Chance to Explore IDEALS

Shauna Morin ’17 PHD was attracted to the College of Education because of the Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey.  After completing her Ph.D., she’ll stay on as a… 

May 5, 2017

John Miller IV ’17 MED: An Education Advocate

The College of Education changed the way John Miller IV ’17 MED saw himself as a scholar-practitioner — and reminded him that he’s not in the field for himself but… 

May 5, 2017

Ashley Whitehead ’17 PHD: Educating Our Educators

Ashley Whitehead ’17 PHD will use her Ph.D. to develop the next generation of pre-service math teachers. Name: Ashley Whitehead Hometown: Princeton, Indiana Field of Study: Ph.D., Mathematics Education Activities:…