Alumni

Mar 24, 2025

SAY Village Celebrates 20 Years of Advocating for Youth

The NC State College of Education's SAY Village is celebrating its 20th anniversary of preparing extraordinary educators who are prepared to advocate for youth.

Feb 27, 2025

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education Is the Key to Success,’ Says Terence Hicks ’12PHD

A professor and former dean with East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, Terence Hicks '12PHD has been named a Virginia Social Science Associate Scholar and received a Legacy Award from NC State’s Black Alumni Society. Hicks shares why he chose education and how it has impacted him.

Feb 24, 2025

How Can Teachers and Parents Help Students Manage Cellphone Use in Schools? Friday Institute Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten Shares Advice

Cellphones in schools have become a hot topic among parents, students and educators. Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten shares strategies for educators and parents about how to help students manage cellphone use during school.

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.

Feb 6, 2025

Our Extraordinary School Counselors

This National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3-7) we’re celebrating all of our students and alumni who nurture growth, provide support, unlock potential and change lives each and every day as school counselors.

Feb 5, 2025

Teaching Fellows Director Crystal Espey ’11, ’18MSA Receives College of Education’s 2025 Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award

Crystal Espey ’11, ’18MSA, the director of the Teaching Fellows at NC State program, is the recipient of the College of Education’s 2025 Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award,…

Jan 30, 2025

‘The Epitome of What a School Counselor Should Be:’ How NC State’s College of Education Prepares Extraordinary School Counselors

Through experienced faculty, relevant coursework and supportive cohorts, students in the NC State College of Education's school counseling program are prepared to make an impact from the moment they enter the field.

Jan 27, 2025

College of Education Faculty, Staff, Alumna Recognized with Service Awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (NC-CEC)

Several NC State College of Education faculty and alumni are being recognized with service awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (NC-CEC) and its divisions dedicated to advancing inclusive, high-quality K-12 education.

Jan 16, 2025

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Look Forward to Continuing to Leave No Stone Unturned for Our Students,’ Says Pitt County Schools Superintendent Steve Lassiter Jr. ’19EDD

Steve Lassiter Jr. '19EDD grew up in eastern North Carolina, where his K-12 teachers made a lasting impression on his life, inspiring him to one day become an educational leader. In November, Lassiter, who earned his doctoral degree through the NC State College of Education's educational leadership program, was named superintendent of Pitt County Schools.

Dec 12, 2024

Brayan Diaz ’24PHD: ‘I Aspire to Build and Lead a Research Community Renowned for Its High-quality Work in Transdisciplinary STEM Education’

As a Fulbright Scholar from Chile, Brayan Diaz came to NC State to earn his doctoral degree in the College of Education's Learning and Teaching in STEM science education concentration. Since then, he has drawn on his expertise in STEM education to inform his research, while also collaborating with scholars from around the globe.