Alumni

Dec 4, 2019

Nash Community College President Honored with I.E. Ready Distinguished Leader Award at Dallas Herring Lecture

The NC State College of Education recognized Nash Community College President and NC State alumnus William Carver, Ph.D., with the I.E. Ready Distinguished Leader Award during the annual Dallas Herring Lecture.

Nov 21, 2019

Stories About Extraordinary Experiences with the NC State College of Education

During American Education Week, we asked our alumni, students and friends to share about their extraordinary experiences with the NC State College of Education and what experiences left a big impression on them. Read what they had to say about these extraordinary experiences. 

Nov 20, 2019

Stories About the Extraordinary Educators in Your Life

During American Education Week, we asked our alumni, students and friends to show their appreciation for the educator who made the biggest impact on their life and to share what made them extraordinary. Read what they had to say about these extraordinary educators.

Nov 18, 2019

Photos, Videos and More from NC State Athletics’ Educator Appreciation Day Game Nov. 16

The NC State College of Education kicked off American Education Week 2019 on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Pack's Educator Appreciation Day football game versus Louisville. During the game, several of the NC State College of Education's alumni and students were recognized on the field and all alumni and other educators were honored. Here's a look back at the night.

Nov 14, 2019

NC State College of Education, Alumni to Be Recognized at Pack’s Nov. 16 Educator Appreciation Day Football Game

North Carolina’s best educators prepare at the NC State College of Education. In every corner of the state, in all 100 counties, NC State alumni are educating children, improving schools and strengthening communities. These alumni and the NC State College of Education will be recognized during NC State Athletics' Educator Appreciation Day football game against Louisville Nov. 16.

Nov 13, 2019

Why I Give: ‘NC State University Produces Some of the Best Teachers. I Want to Make Sure They Continue to Do That,’ Says 5th Grade Teacher Bria Cofield Wright ’16, ’19MED

Bria Cofield Wright ’16, ’19MED set out to become a teacher like her grandmother, Mawmaw. That led her to the NC State College of Education, where she earned two degrees with the help of financial support, which has also inspired her to give back to the college that has made her the elementary school teacher she is today.

Nov 12, 2019

Stelfanie Williams ’11EDD Named NC State College of Education’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna

An accomplished leader with numerous accolades for her work of 20-plus years in community colleges and higher education in North Carolina, Stelfanie Williams ’11 EDD has been named the NC State College of Education’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna.

Oct 24, 2019

[Video] WRAL-TV: Celebrating Teachers, Honoring NC State College of Education Alumni

Do you remember your favorite teacher? The NC State College of Education celebrated them the night of Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, during its first EdTalks: A Celebration of K-12 Education, attended by over 600. Watch WRAL-TV's recap of the event.

Oct 23, 2019

An EdTalks 2019 Recap: A Night of Celebrating Extraordinary Educators, Life-changing Education

The NC State College of Education hosted EdTalks: A Celebration of K-12 Education in Stewart Theatre on the evening of Monday, Oct. 21. Six hundred people gathered to hear local leaders and celebrities discuss the importance of K-12 education and to celebrate College of Education alumni who have received national, state and district-wide awards in 2018-19 for their work in K-12 schools. Take a look back at the celebration through photos, videos and takeaways from keynote speakers.

Oct 8, 2019

Kimberly Ferrell ’02MSA, ’13EDD: ‘With the Right Teacher, Environment and School Culture, All Students Can Learn and Achieve’

Kimberly Ferrell ’02MSA, ’13EDD, who has won multiple Teacher of the Year awards, adds another honor to her name: 2018-19 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year for Durham County Public Schools.