Emily Packard

Jun 1, 2016

Spotlight on David English

David English takes the reins as interim provost at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts on June 1. English, who earned his doctorate in educational research and policy analysis, with a specialization in higher education, from the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, will serve as chief academic officer of the UNC system’s professional school for performing, visual and moving image arts.

May 31, 2016

Learning Math Through Language

Sometimes the best way to solve problems is to talk through them. And sometimes the best way to learn to solve problems is to present strategies to others or to probe someone else’s thinking about how they solved a problem. That’s the idea driving Dr. Paola Sztajn’s Project AIM: All Included in Mathematics.

May 17, 2016

Spotlight on Gail Jones

Gail Jones, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor in the College of Education’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM Ed.), prepares science teachers to help students excel in a variety of sociocultural contexts. Her work showcases the impact of experiential education on STEM learning success. NC State recently recognized Jones’ efforts with an appointment to the university’s Research Leadership Academy, which promotes the development and implementation of research best practices among faculty members.

May 12, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – It All Adds Up

Our next installment in “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” highlights the experience of Jennifer Nickell Lovett. This teacher educator received her doctorate in mathematics and statistics education at NC State’s spring commencement on May 7.

May 11, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – A Love for Literacy

“Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” highlights a few of our outstanding College of Education graduates. In this installment, we meet Shea Kerkhoff, who received her doctorate in literacy and English language arts at NC State’s spring commencement on May 7.

May 10, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – Still Loving NC State

We’re talking to future middle school teacher Lindsay Still in this edition of our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series. Still graduated on May 7 with a bachelor's degree in middle grades language arts and social studies education.

May 9, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – Forging a New Path

The next installment in our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series focuses on one of our outstanding science education graduates. Courtney Like-Matthews came to NC State in 2012 to follow in the footsteps of her older sister, and has since forged her own path to success.

May 6, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – It’s All Elementary

The next installment in our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series focuses on Diane Hunter, who now holds two degrees from NC State. Hunter received her master’s in elementary education at commencement on May 7.

May 6, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – A Proud Pack Grad

Our latest installment in our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series introduces Julianne Britt, a soon-to-be middle school teacher. Britt felt the pull of the Pack early on, thanks to a teacher who was also an NC State graduate.

May 6, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – Looking Back Toward the Future

Michelle Cofield looks toward commencement with excitement about what the future holds for her daughter. Bria Cofield will receive her bachelor of arts in elementary education at NC State’s commencement on Saturday, May 9.