Congrats, May 2024 Graduates!

An international educator flying in from Dubai for graduation. A researcher exploring the intersection of music and leadership. Passionate school leaders and future teachers. These are just some of the nearly 300 new alumni the NC State College of Education celebrated during its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on May 3 in Reynolds Coliseum. 

‘I Encourage Each of You to Never Underestimate the Impact That You Can Have on the Lives of Others Through the Power of Education’

The NC State College of Education recognized almost 300 graduates during a graduation ceremony on May 3.

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Let’s Celebrate!

View photos from the NC State College of Education’s Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony held May 5 in Reynolds Coliseum.

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Meet our student speakers

INSPIRING STUDENTS TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN MATH

Matty Grossman ’24 chose to become an educator, so could advocate for the next generation and show them the beauty in math. Now, as he prepares to step into the classroom, he hopes to act as a change agent and see the students he mentors flourish.

Meet Matty 

NURTURING LEARNING AND GROWTH FOR ALL

As Cherrelle Lawrence ’24EDD prepares to graduate with her Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership, she hopes to continue to implement effective learning practices in the corporate world, while also taking on teaching roles in the field of higher education.

Meet Cherrelle 

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Meet Some of Our New Alumni 

GROWING AS A GLOBAL EDUCATOR

Tala Dahmash ’24MED has spent the last decade as an English teacher and English as a second language (ESL) specialist in Dubai. Now, she’ll be making the 15-hour flight back to Raleigh to receive her master’s degree in training and development.

Meet Tala 

LEADING THE WAY

As a member of the Emerging Education Policy Scholars program, Mario Jackson ’24PHD has received opportunities to meet with education policy experts and brainstorm new directions for K-12 education research.

Meet Mario 

MAKING AND DOING

Briana Soto ’24 believes the skills she learned as a technology, engineering, and design education major will not only help her succeed in her future career, but will also prepare her to understand what others need to succeed in the workplace. 

Meet Briana 

HELPING AS MANY KIDS AS SHE CAN

After six years in the classroom, Naeema Carter ’24MSA decided to enter the field of school administration to ensure even more students feel cared for and successful.

Meet Naeema 

ENGAGING IN LEARNING DESIGN

Jacqueline Verkuilen ’23, ’24MED wants to design engaging, human-centered experiences that allow lifelong leaners to progress in their field.

Meet Danielle 

SUSTAINING CLASSROOMS AND COMMUNITIES

Luke B. Carman ’24PHD IS ready to use his research to bring students, teachers and communities together to improve K-12 education.

Meet Luke 

CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE WORLD

When Ece Yilmaz ’24PHD received a Fulbright Grant, she moved from Turkey to North Carolina and soon discovered a supportive community that has helped her grow as a scholar and advocate for equality and inclusivity in education.

Meet Ece 

EXPLORING LEADERSHIP AND MUSIC

Greyson Norcross ’24PHD is fascinated by how leadership intersects with the arts, and his dissertation explored the experiences of senior leaders in higher education who have backgrounds in music.

Meet Greyson 

CARING FOR CHILDREN

Caitlyn Frazier ’24 is excited to use the student teaching experience she gained in North Carolina and South Africa to make a positive impact on the lives of her first grade students.

Meet Caitlyn 

BECOMING AN EVEN BETTER TEACHER

As a current math teacher, Cullen Belk ’23MAT wanted an opportunity to strengthen his teaching skills and teach at higher levels within the subject. Now, he is looking forward to the impact he will have on students for years to come.

Meet Cullen 

SERVING AS A CHANGE AGENT

Reginald Simon ’24MSA is passionate about developing the leadership potential and self-esteem of the young people he teaches, mentors, advises and coaches.

Meet Reginald 

SHARING A PASSION FOR SCIENCE

Emily Workman ’24 is joining a line of family members who graduated from NC State to become science educators.

Meet Emily 

The NC State College of Education Class of 2024

We asked the Class of 2024 to share some photos from their time at the college. See some of our graduates and their memories.

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