Alumni

Oct 31, 2024

Longtime Museum of the Cherokee People President Bob Blankenship ’60 Named NC State College of Education Alumnus of the Year

In recognition of the profound educational impact longtime Museum of the Cherokee People President Bob Blankenship '60 has made over the course of his lifetime, he has been named the NC State College of Education’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus.

Sep 26, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Nothing Is More Thrilling Than Learning Something New and Sparking Curiosity in Another Person,’ Says Sara Vogel ’13MED

As a researcher, Sara Vogel '13MED, the Title IX coordinator at Hawaii Community College, is focused on implementing innovative ways to lower the rates of sexual violence on college campuses.

Sep 3, 2024

In the Spotlight: Ayelen Valeton, Business Operations Manager

In this series called In the Spotlight,  we feature one staff member each month. In this edition, we spotlight Ayelen Valeton, a member of the College of Education’s Wellness Committee, the…

Aug 29, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Like That ‘Aha Moment’ When You See the Light Come On and Something Clicks. ,’ Says Carl Blue ’06EDD

Carl Blue '06EDD, an associate professor at Clemson University, prepares his students to succeed in the constantly changing graphic communications industry by drawing on the lessons he's learned throughout his varied career.

Aug 27, 2024

Carrie Jones ’09PHD Recognized as 2024 American Association of Chemistry Teachers’ Teacher of the Year

This summer, in recognition of her success in the classroom, Carrie Jones '09PHD, was named a 2024 American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) Teacher of the Year.

Aug 7, 2024

James O’Neal ’06 Shares Tips to Help Math Teachers to ‘Make it Make Sense’ During 8th Annual Math Summit at NC State

During the eighth annual Math Summit on Aug. 6, 2024, College of Education alum James O’Neal shared with teachers the steps they can take to help their students achieve sensemaking in mathematics classrooms.

Aug 6, 2024

In the Spotlight: Kirsten Hoeflaken ’18MED, Staff Senator and University Program Specialist for Knowledge Management and Assessment

We’re introducing a new series called In the Spotlight in which we’ll feature one staff member each month. In our debut edition, we spotlight Kirsten Hoeflaken, a staff senator, the 2024 SHRA recipient of the college’s 2024 Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award, and the university program specialist for knowledge management and assessment. Here she answers five questions. 

Jul 31, 2024

A Leader from the Pack

Karrie Dixon '03EED is prepared to lead North Carolina Central University to new heights as its chancellor.

Jun 26, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Still Think That It Helps Us Build a Better Society When We Ask Rigorous Questions and Study Them Well,’ Says Stephen Day ’15PHD

Stephen Day '15PHD has a passion for helping students better understand economics, and now serves as a term associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and director of its Center for Economic Education.

May 30, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education Is a Career Trajectory That Allows You to Learn a Whole Lot in Order to Understand It Yourself, But Also to Share It With Other People,’ Says Jennifer Buelin ’12PHD

Jennifer Buelin '12PHD, senior program manager for Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education with the ASHLIN Management Group, has spent her career seeking out new learning opportunities that allow her to give back to others.