Congratulations, #NCStateCED19!

To Class of 2019: As Educators, “We Must Never Lose Sight of Who Stands to Benefit”

The NC State College of Education recognized about 328 graduating students during its Spring 2019 Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 10, in Reynolds Coliseum.

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Meet a Few of Our New Alumni

The Class of 2019 is made up of innovators, change agents, and leaders. Meet a few of them and learn how they plan to impact the field of education through this collection of personal letters to the college, literary works, videos and as-told-to stories.

What I Learned as a Principal Fellow

“I learned how to apply research driven strategies to my personal style and deepen my understanding of topics such as interpersonal relationships, distributive leadership and…

Meet Douglas 

Empowering Students through Math

Earning a master of education in mathematics education from the NC State College of Education will enable Suzanne Jordan to support students with challenges in…

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Perfect Timing

LaTeisha Jeannis always wanted to be a teacher, but it was an athletic competition that helped bring her from her native New York to North Carolina.

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Teamwork Inside and Outside the Classroom

Michael Von Bargen, Jason Cook and Richard Singer will soon graduate from the NC State College of Education’s training and development program. Learn how this group of friends took what..

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The Journey of a Lifetime

Kelsi Harris, an elementary education major, felt like she was in over her head when she first came to NC State. But a warm welcome…

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Delivering the Graduate Charge

Jemilia Davis will deliver the Charge to the Graduate Students during spring graduation. Here, she shares a letter to the NC State College of Education.

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Using Research to Better Serve Students

Allison Medlin chose to earn her Ph.D. to position herself as a leader in higher education at the university. But she didn’t expect that the…

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Thinking Outside the Box

Skye Zambrano’s passion for tutoring led her to choose education and share her knowledge with students who feel left behind in mathematics.

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From Past to Present

After working at an automotive dealership for 13 years, Sam Costello was laid off. His wife asked if he had ever considered teaching. Now, Sam…

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Celebrate From Afar

For those who cannot attend, the ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Everything Starts with Education

Mason Taylor realized his impact on future generations would be greater if he became a teacher, which is why he decided to switch from studying…

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Providing Resources for Student Success

For Kathryn Braswell, it’s important to not only build relationships with students but to also give them the tools they need to succeed once they…

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Helping Students and Teachers Using Technology

Having finished her student teaching requirement, Briana Green discovered an undergraduate research opportunity that ignited her passion for helping teachers and students alike benefit from…

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Developing Professional Pathways for Science Museum Education

During her time at the NC State College of Education, Megan Ennes worked with Families and Museum Exploring (FAME) to help kids become scientists. Now,…

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Discovering Diamonds in the Classroom

Coming from a long line of North Carolina advocates and educators, Stephen McKinney wants to make a difference in the lives of others. His poem,…

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This experience has transformed the way I approach education and what I think it means to work with local communities and within schools.

Briana Green ’19MS

Photo Gallery | The Best Moments from #NCStateCED19

We asked #NCStateCED19 to share their best moments from their time at the college with us leading up to graduation.

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There are diamonds in our classrooms; Living, breathing, curious gems. . .

Stephen McKinney ’19MAT

I had a student ask me: “Mr.Taylor, why did you want to teach? You know everything about engineering, so why be a teacher?” I responded: Because I want to change the world.

Mason Taylor ’19

Meet Our Student Speakers

Mason James Taylor ’19

Mason Taylor, a technology, engineering, and design education major from Mount Airy, North Carolina, will deliver the Charge to the Undergraduate Students. After graduation, he will teach and launch the technology, engineering, and design program at Green Level High School, which opens in August 2019 in Wake County.

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Jemilia Shenika Davis ’19PHD

Jemilia Davis, a Ph.D. graduate in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, will deliver the Charge to the Graduate Students. Her professional experiences are rooted in student affairs and academic affairs, which informed her dissertation study on how senior leaders prioritize college students of color.

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Elementary Students and Teachers Benefit Thanks to Specialized Cohort Programs in Science and Mathematics

The NC State College of Education is preparing teacher leaders through an advanced degree in elementary education that offers elementary teachers add-on designations as science or mathematics specialists. The program, which graduates its inaugural science cohort May 10, focuses on developing teachers into leaders who possess a deep understanding of how elementary-aged children learn science or mathematics.

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