Janine Bowen

Jan 17, 2025

‘I Don’t Know of Another State That’s Done This:’ Goodnight Distinguished Professors in Early Literacy and Spangler Distinguished Professors of Early Child Literacy Gather at NC State to Discuss Way to Improve Literacy Outcomes

On Dec. 10, distinguished professors of literacy education from across North Carolina gathered together at the first North Carolina Literacy Leaders retreat hosted by NC State’s College of Education. The event was an opportunity for the state’s two Goodnight Distinguished Professors in Early Literacy and four Spangler Distinguished Professors of Early Child Literacy to share ideas, work with representatives of the University of North Carolina System and hear from education representatives about successes and gaps in literacy education and ways to collaboratively make change.

Jan 16, 2025

Department Head and Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education Joy Gaston Gayles Selected to Join 2025 Cohort of ACC Academic Leaders Network

Joy Gaston Gayles, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development in NC State’s College of Education, has been selected to join the 2025 cohort of the ACC Academic Leaders Network.

Jan 15, 2025

Professor of Science Education Carla C. Johnson Receives Industry Partner Innovator Award, Adaptive Leadership Award from Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Closing the Skills Gap Program has awarded NC State College of Education Professor of Science Education Carla C. Johnson with both the Partner Innovator Award and the Adaptive Leadership Award for her work with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy.

Dec 13, 2024

To the Graduating Class of 2024: ‘Believe That Your Journey Has Uniquely Prepared You to Create Change in Your Community, Your State and the World’

The NC State College of Education welcomed 144 new alumni during the December 2024 graduation ceremony held on Dec. 13. Here is a recap of the event. 

Dec 10, 2024

How Can Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Community College Outcomes? ‘There is No Other Singular Program in the State That Has This Type of Impact,’ Says Program Director Monique Colclough

Community colleges offer a wealth of benefits to students, including affordability, opportunities to learn at their own pace and a route to earning a bachelor’s degree. However, for students to succeed at community colleges, the institutions need support, such as access to evidence-based strategies and community partnerships, says Monique Colclough.

Dec 5, 2024

Assistant Professors of Mathematics Education Sunghwan Byun and Samantha Marshall Receive Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award

NC State College of Education Assistant Professors of Mathematics Education Sunghwan Byun and Samantha Marshall have been selected as recipients of NC State University’s 2024 Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award.

Dec 4, 2024

Professor of Technology, Engineering and Design Education Aaron Clark Named Life Chair of 1909 Conference: Advancing Thought, Research, and Practice in Technology and Engineering Education

Aaron Clark, a professor of technology, engineering, and design education in the NC State College of Education, has been named Life Chair of the 1909 Conference — a position he can hold for the remainder of his career.

Dec 4, 2024

Lara-Cate Wright ’24: ‘Every Child Deserves Someone Who Believes in Them and Cheers Them On’

As Lara-Cate Wright '24 graduates with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a special education add-on licensure, she is looking forward to returning to her community in Dare County to teach third grade.

Dec 4, 2024

Kia Allah ’24PHD: ‘I Have Always Felt That Educators Should Consider Deeply How Each of Our Students Learn to Interact with the World’

As Kia Allah '24PHD prepares to graduate with her doctoral degree, she reflects on the ways her time with the NC State College of Education has helped to shape her into an educational researcher.

Dec 4, 2024

Kelsey John Klein ’24MAT: ‘The College of Education Has Thoroughly Prepared Me to Become a Teacher by Equipping Me with Both the Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills Necessary to Succeed’

As Kelsey John Klein '24MAT graduates with a Master of Arts in Teaching from the NC State College of Education, she looks forward to sharing her love of literature and learning with her future students.