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Mwenda Kudumu ’23PHD: ‘It’s Been My Mission to Popularize Science in Black and Brown…

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Photo of Hannah Watlington in front of a brick wall.

Jul 25, 2023

Hannah Watlington ’22 Named Caswell County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year

When Hannah Watlington graduated from Bartlett Yancey High School, the only high school in Caswell County, she always knew she wanted to return there one day and teach. Now, after earning her bachelor's degree in mathematics education at the NC State College of Education, not only is she a math teacher at the high school, but she was also named the Caswell County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year. 

Jul 25, 2023

Emily Pruckno ’23MED Named 2023 Chatham County Schools Teacher of the Year

Emily Pruckno's desire to transform the way her students view education was recognized when she was named the 2023 Chatham County Teacher of the Year. 
Photo of Samaria Warsaw with quote: 'Education Has Helped Me See the World in Different Ways'

Jul 24, 2023

WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education Has Helped Me See the World in Different Ways,’ Says Samaria Warsaw ’21MAT

When Samaria Warsaw ’21MAT was a high school student in Indiana, AP English was her favorite class. She had grown up reading books and writing poetry, but it was that… 
Stephanie Nelson

Jul 20, 2023

Stephanie Nelson ’20PHD Named 2023 Wake County Public School System School Counselor of the Year

Stephanie Nelson '20PHD has been recognized as the 2023 Wake County Public School System School Counselor of the Year. 

Jun 27, 2023

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘It’s the Love of Science and the Love of Sharing and Conveying That Science,’ Says Rebecca Hite ’16PHD

As a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education, Rebecca Hite became fascinated by the promise of using 3D, haptic-enabled, virtual reality platforms to convey scientific concepts. Now, she is researching those emerging technologies as an associate professor at Texas Tech University. 
Technology class

Jun 19, 2023

Shaping the Field of Technology Education

Alumni of the NC State College of Education's doctoral programs in technology education go on to prepare others to succeed in a rapidly changing world. 
Photo of Jemilia Davis with quote: Education Really is an Opportunity For Me to Practice My Values Around Fostering Equitable Environments

May 26, 2023

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education Really is an Opportunity For Me to Practice My Values Around Fostering Equitable Environments’ says Jemilia Davis ’19PHD

When Jemilia Davis ’19PHD delivered the charge to the graduate students during the NC State College of Education’s Spring 2019 graduation ceremony, she spoke on looking to the past in order… 
Terry Hennings on stage being named Wake County Teacher of the Year

May 25, 2023

Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Terry Hennings ’15MAT Named 2023 Wake County Public School System Teacher of the Year

When Terry Hennings retired from the Air Force after serving for 25 years as a combat medic, he knew what he wanted to teach. Now, he has been named the Wake County Public County System 2023 Teacher of the Year 
Megan D'Agostino at the Wake County Public Schools Award Banquet

May 15, 2023

Megan D’Agostino ’22 Named Wake County Diane Kent-Parker First-Year Teacher of the Year

In the middle of a math lesson, a team from the Wake County Public School System burst into Megan D'Agostino's room with a surprise — she has just been named one of four Diane Kent Parker First Year Teachers of the Year. 

May 11, 2023

Mwenda Kudumu ’23PHD: ‘It’s Been My Mission to Popularize Science in Black and Brown Communities’

When she was growing up in San Diego, the Fleet Science Center was a fixture in Mwenda Kudumu's life. Now, as a recent graduate of the NC State College of Education's Learning and Teaching in STEM program, Kudumu is returning to Fleet Science Center, not as a visitor, but as its vice president of community service and engagement.