Alumni

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. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Brittany Weaver

An environmental science and biology teacher, Brittany Weaver is helping change the lives of her students at Southern Nash High School in Bailey, N.C. Read more about why she chose education. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Heather Covington

See how innovation inspired Heather Covington to choose NC State College of Education and to inspire her career in and outside of the classroom. 

Mar 1, 2018

Jennifer Lovett ’16 PHD Receives 2nd National Fellowship in 4 Years

Jennifer N. Lovett '16 Ph.D. recently earned her second Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellowship. She received her first while earning her doctorate in Mathematics Education at the NC State College of Education. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Victoria Thompson

Victoria Thompson knew she was destined to work with students at the collegiate level. See how NC State College of Education helped her achieve that goal. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Benjamin Snead

Benjamin Snead was going to be an engineer. At least that's what he thought until late into his engineering coursework. Find out what changed his mind and how he's using those skills to advance the education of students in Wake County. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Deborah Maness

At her prized pint-size chalkboard, Deborah Maness always dreamed of teaching a class. Now, she teaches freshmen English seated and online at Wake Tech Community College. Read her story here.