Congrats, December 2021 Graduates!

The NC State College of Education celebrated the graduation of 167 new alumni during its December 2021 Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 14.

‘Drive the Educational Change We Need so All Learners Have a Real Opportunity to Thrive’

The College of Education recognized more than 160 graduates during its December 2021 Graduation Ceremony.

Read the recap 

Watch the ceremony

Meet our student speakers

SUPPORTING TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Jacqueline Perry-Higgs ‘21EDD pursued her passion for curriculum and instruction by joining the Northeast Leadership Academy’s first Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision cohort.

Meet Jacqueline 

BRINGING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO RURAL AREAS

Savannah Whitehurst Blystone ’21MED wants to be a leader in global learning. See how the College of Education prepared her to deliver professional development across the state.

Meet Savannah 

Our Graduating Class
By the Numbers

Meet Some of Our New Alumni 

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL ACCESS

Through global English-language and intercultural-competence teacher training, Ha Nguyen ’21PHD hopes to increase educational access and quality for disadvantaged students in developing countries.

Meet Ha 

ADVOCATING FOR EARLY MATH
EXPERIENCES

Inspired by her time in the classroom, Frédérique Yova ‘21PHD wants to be an advocate for equitable access to early mathematics experiences for all children.

Meet Frédérique 

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

Growing up, James Paul ‘21 was fascinated by all things space. Now, after graduation, the Air Force ROTC cadet and technology, engineering, and design education major will join the United States Space Force.

Meet James 

CREATING TRAINING PROGRAMS

As a supervisor, Ewarja Hinton ’21 is earning her Master of Education in training and development to create training programs to help her employees prepare for their careers. 

Meet Ewarja 

IMPACTING THE WORLD AROUND HIM

Nicholas Massey ’21MAT decided to teach because he saw a need for strong educators who could guide students. With a background in film, he hopes one day to broaden his impact by developing STEM television shows for children.

Meet Nicholas 

UNDERSTANDING HOW SCIENCE IS LEARNED

Arif Rachmatullah has a passion for understanding how people learn science in different environments. Now, he plans to use the skills he gained in the College of Education to become a science education researcher.  

Meet Arif 

FINDING UNTAPPED SKILLS

Lance Gooden ’21EDD has a passion for increasing educational success for all learners within the field of education. See how he’ll continue to do so in his role as a community college administrator.

Meet Lance 

EXPLORING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Rebekah Davis ’21PHD is dedicated to improving student learning by finding and sharing technology resources with teachers. Learn how that dedication drew her to the College of Education’s innovative programs.

Meet Rebekeh 

The NC State College of Education Class of 2021

We asked the Class of 2021 to share some photos from their time at the college. See some of our graduates and their memories.

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