alumni awards

Jun 26, 2025

Gina Montague ’17MED Named Wake County’s School Counselor of the Year

Gina Montague '17MED, the only school counselor at Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, is the Wake County Public School System School Counselor of the Year.

Feb 24, 2025

Sebastian Shipp ’05MSA Named Wake County Public School System Assistant Principal of the Year

Sebastian Shipp '05MSA has been named the Wake County Public School System's assistant principal of the year.

A photo of Layla Allen receiving the Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year award.

Nov 26, 2024

Layla Allen ’23 Named Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year

NC State College of Education alumna Layla Allen '23 has been named Orange County School's Beginning Teacher of the Year.

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.

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.

Anna Turner standing next to a second grade student.

Jun 13, 2024

Anna Turner ’21 Named Richmond Public Schools 2024 New Teacher of the Year

NC State College of Education alumna Anna Turner '21 has been named Richmond Public Schools 2024 New Teacher of the Year for her dedication to students and support for the school community.

Peyton Pugh in her classroom, being honored as Diane Kent-Parker First-Year Teacher of the Year.

Mar 27, 2024

Peyton Pugh ’23 Named Wake County Diane Kent-Parker First-Year Teacher of the Year

NC State College of Education alumna Peyton Pugh '23 has been named a Wake County Public School System Diane Kent Parker First-Year Teacher of the Year.

Mar 27, 2024

Marvin Connelly Jr. ’97MED, ’00MED Named A. Craig Phillips 2024 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year

Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. '97MED, '00MED has been named the A. Craig Phillips 2024 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.

Nov 8, 2023

Anona Smith Williams ’91MS, ‘02EDD Receives NC State College of Education’s 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award

Anona Smith Williams '91MS, ‘02EDD has received the NC State College of Education’s 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award. She's the associate dean for student success and strategic community engagement with NC State's College of Education.

Nov 7, 2023

Mike James ’17 Named Duplin County Schools Counselor, Support Staff of the Year

Mike James '17 has received the 2023-2024 Duplin County Schools Counselor of the Year and Support Staff of the Year awards.