Assistant Professor Daniela (Ela) Castellanos-Reyes: ‘I Thrive to Design Learning Experiences that Account for Students’ Prior Knowledge and Their Cultural Ways’

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Assistant Professor Devon Graves: ‘I Believe That an Extraordinary Educator is Anyone That Inspires Others’

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Assistant Professor Michael Jarry-Shore: ‘I Hope My Students Learn to Find Joy in Their Work with Children’

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Lily Rivas

“As a first-generation Latina college graduate and professional, I am passionate about higher education. More specifically, I am invested in ensuring that the experience in institutions of learning is equitable for students, faculty and staff.”

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Alcedos Vanterpool

“I want to help create equitable pathways for other students of color to be their most successful, whether that’s in the field of higher education or just life in general.”

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Haleema Khalil

“My experience as a teacher in various settings has convinced me educators should be able to access pedagogical research and receive specialized training on integrating it into their classrooms.”

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Sam Munzer

“I am very interested in researching the effects of new technology on modern classrooms and how it can be implemented in such a way to make education more effective and equitable.”

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Lynn Huff

“I am passionate about teaching science to young people, and I understand the value of having a strong science background. I want to improve my skills as an educator, so I can transfer that to my future students.”

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Kenya Lawrence

“I want to facilitate opportunities for pre- and in-service math educators to, first, find their authentic educator-self; then, learn and teach math in a way that honors and extends student knowledge.”

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Mary Ledford

“In high school, I was involved with the North Carolina Association of Student Councils, which gave me the chance to teach skill shops and lead students, as well as get to mentor under amazing educators. I wanted to be a mentor to other students like those educators were for me.”

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Dariana De Leon

“I want to be part of diversifying our teacher pipeline. I want little Latina girls who love math to see me as their teacher and aspire to be like me.”

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Carter Clever

“I was inspired to become a teacher because my mom worked as a middle school teacher since before I was born, which meant I grew up surrounded by strong educators my whole life. These educators helped to inspire a love of education and helping others.”

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Bricen Bullis

“I decided that my life would be best spent inspiring others in the classroom.”

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Laci Lucas

“I chose education because I am so passionate about helping others and being able to make a difference in their lives.”

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Tylan Deams

“I enjoy seeing that lightbulb in kids’ eyes when they finally understand.”

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Allison Glover

“Just as NC State values “Think and Do,” after thinking big, I plan to do big things with the ideas explored and with the new people I meet along the way.”

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Alexa Hadley

“Children of today have bright ideas that could solve the problems of the future. I chose my major because I want to be able to safely guide their growth as they continue to develop and understand.”

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Elise Hines

“I am motivated to be the teacher and role model I always needed growing up.”

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Abby-Lane Osborne

“I don’t just want students to learn; I want them to be excited to learn.”

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Abbi Roof

“I am so excited to help change lives the same way that mine has been changed by all the amazing educators that I’ve been around for years.”

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Coley Welch

“A great teacher can have a lasting impact on students, and I cannot wait to be a part of that community.”

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