Alumni

Apr 30, 2018

Iris Wagstaff ’14 PHD Makes STEM Education Accessible for Underrepresented Groups

The chemist turned advocate recently received the Women of Color in STEM K-12 Promotion of Education Award. In this Q&A, she discusses the importance of being a mentor and how NC State College of Education provided her with a foundation in STEM Education that propelled her passion forward. 

Apr 23, 2018

NC State Education Alumni, N.C. Community College Leaders Win Awards of Distinction

Randy Parker ’11 EDD and David Shockley ’05 EDD received Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction at honor society Phi Theta Kappa’s international meeting in April. Both currently serve as community college presidents in North Carolina. 

Mar 13, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Jesse James

Jesse credits NC State Education faculty members for igniting his passion for teaching. Read more about why he chose education. 

Mar 12, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Kait Batchelor

Kait comes from a long line of educators and NC State graduates. Read more about why she chose the College of Education. 

Mar 12, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Justin Johnson

Teaching gives Justin Johnson hope for the future. Read how NC State Education helped him change his career path and his life for the better. 

Mar 6, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Evan Seitz

When Evan began at NC State, he didn't know what path his college experience would take. He credits the faculty at the College of Education with helping shape the future of his career. 

Mar 5, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Hannah Powell

Having an exceptional experience herself, Hannah Powell felt compelled to help students enjoy their middle school experience. Read why Hannah chose to be a math teacher and how NC State Education helped her reach her goal. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Ashley Swing

Ashley Swing graduated with her master's degree in 2014, and now she's back at the NC State College of Education working on her doctorate. Find how why education is so important to her. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Leaundra Clay

As a teacher and future administrator, Leaundra Clay believes she can serve as a beacon of light for students to develop personal interests and passions. Read more about why she entered the field of education. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Lisa Arment Cummings

See how the world of education transformed Lisa Arment Cummings from being the invisible child in class as a child to becoming the Principal of Wake Early College of Health and Science now.