After the Storms

Two hurricanes hit North Carolina in the span of a month causing record-breaking rains and devastation, closing schools and workplaces, and displacing thousands of the state’s residents. See how we’re helping North Carolina’s educators and students in the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael.

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A photo of NC State College of Education Mary-Lynn Kebker '17MED

Serving Others in Crisis and the Classroom

When Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina in mid-September, Mary-Lynn Kebker ’17MED was ready to serve. The Wolfpack WORKS literacy coach and National Guard captain led and coordinated hundreds of first responders during and after the storm to help families trapped by rising water and serve those with some of the greatest needs.

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Our Impact

One N.C. Educator Uses Lessons Learned From Katrina in the Wake of Florence

NC State Education Professor and Board Member Michael Ward ’77BS, ’81MS, ’93EDD experience Hurricane Katrina firsthand in Mississippi. Now he’s using that experience -- and the research he conducted in its aftermath -- to spearhead FAST NC to help K-12 students and teachers in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

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NC State Education Hurricane Recovery Efforts

The NC State College of Education responded to the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael by offering multiple ways of support -- to students and partner school districts across North Carolina. Among the efforts were a book drive and emergency student support fund.

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Wolfpack WORKS Hurricane Recovery in Duplin County

Wolfpack WORKS literacy coaches organized a school supply and food drive immediately following Hurricane Florence to benefit Duplin County. Since Sept. 25, 2018, the team has delivered nine vanloads of non-perishable food, water, school supplies, books and baby items to the county.

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Gerald Fund for Emergency Student Support

Helping Students Recover from Hurricane Florence

The NC State College of Education is helping students directly impacted by Hurricane Florence through the Gerald Fund for Emergency Student Support. Clinical mental health counseling graduate student Jasmine Ambrose -- who recently moved to Jacksonville, N.C. -- is the first to receive funds to assist with immediate needs due to circumstances caused by the record-breaking storm.

“I am beyond grateful that the NC State College of Education has [this fund] for students," Ambrose said. "It helped alleviate some financial burden.”

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Contribute to the Gerald Fund for Emergency Student Support

All gifts made to this fund between now and Dec. 31, 2018, will go to support students within the college impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael.

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