Congrats, May 2023 Graduates!

A proud Wolfpack mom celebrating her son and daughter’s graduation. A community college leader. Impactful researchers and future teachers. These are just some of the almost 360 new alumni the NC State College of Education celebrated during our Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony on May 5 in Reynolds Coliseum. 

“Our World Needs You”

The NC State College of Education recognized almost 360 graduates during a graduation ceremony on May 5.

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Let’s Celebrate!

View photos from the NC State College of Education’s Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony held May 5 in Reynolds Coliseum.

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Meet our student speakers

PLAYING A PIVOTAL ROLE IN STUDENTS’ LIVES

Growing up, Kailee Storie ’23 saw the positive impact her mother and grandmother, who were both teachers, had on their students. Now she hopes to impact children’s lives in the same way.

Meet Kailee 

LEADING IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION

Abraham Luis Dones ’23EDD is the vice president of the chief student services office at Durham Technical Community College. His mission is to ensure the community college system better serves the people and communities in which they reside.

Meet Abraham 

Our Graduating Class
By the Numbers

Meet Some of Our New Alumni 

‘PROUD WOLFPACK MOM’ CELEBRATING SON, DAUGHTER’S GRADUATION

Gail Sinkovic, a human resources specialist in the NC State College of Education, is excited for her son, Garin Sinkovic ’23, and daughter, Gabriella Sinkovic-Story ’23MED to share their graduation day.

Meet the Sinkovic family 

SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

Chelsea Smith ‘22PHD is passionate about equity and diversity in higher education for underserved populations. Her research has already provided her with opportunities to amplify their voices.

Meet Chelsea 

HELPING ALL STUDENTS NAVIGATE COLLEGE

Jessica Riddell ’23MED is passionate about ensuring students from all backgrounds are able to adapt to the challenges and stressors that pursuing a college degree can bring.

Meet Jessica 

SERVING AS A ROLE MODEL

Eduardo Herrera-Rodriguez ’23 chose education because he’s seen it change lives. Now he wants to do the same for others, especially for Hispanic students.

Meet Eduardo 

TRANSFORMING ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Danielle Robin Scharen ’23PHD plans to use the skills and knowledge she has gained in the NC State College of Education to transform the field of elementary education.

Meet Danielle 

POPULARIZING SCIENCE

When Mwenda Kudumu ’23PHD was growing up in San Diego, the Fleet Science Center was a fixture in her life. Now, Kudumu is returning to Fleet Science Center, as its vice president of community service and engagement.

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SERVING HIS COMMUNITY

For Bredell Moody ’23PHD, helping people cope with mental health struggles is a calling as much as a career — one he can take to new levels now that he has his Ph.D.

Meet Bredell 

PURSUING A PASSION FOR DESIGN

Aisha Raja’s passion for design drew her to NC State, but, as an exploratory studies major, she was not sure how best to pursue her passion until she discovered the NC State College of Education’s technology, engineering, and design education program.

Meet Aisha 

LEADING THE PACK

Zach VanHekken ’23 believes in the importance of service and leadership. He’s also been able to pursue both of those passions in the NC State College of Education.

Meet Zach 

LEADING IN DESIGN

London Tolson ’23 is looking forward to applying the skills she learned in the technology, engineering, and design education program to one day become a lead designer in her field. 

Meet London 

EMPOWERING ADULT LEARNERS

Maryann Tyrer ’23MED has always been passionate about religious education. Now, she is empowering adult learners at a Catholic parish in New York City.

Meet Maryann 

SUPPORTING IN-SERVICE TEACHERS

Jerome Amedu ’23PHD has always been interested in mathematics education. In Nigeria, he taught mathematics and physics, before deciding he wanted to earn his doctoral degree and expand his impact by providing support for in-service teachers.

Meet Jerome 

BROADENING HER LEADERSHIP ROLE

Amy Mahle ’23EDD is already using the skills and tools she gained in the College of Education’s community college leadership program to make an impact at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

INSPIRING A LOVE FOR LEARNING

Kailey Rea ’23 hopes to use everything she learned in the College of Education to create a classroom where all of her students can explore the wonders of STEM education.

Meet Kailey 

The NC State College of Education Class of 2023

We asked the Class of 2023 to share some photos from their time at the college. See some of our graduates and their memories.

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