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Apr 25, 2025

Jenna Jones ’25: ‘I Want To Be a Lifelong Learner Who Gives People a Space Where They Feel Comfortable Learning, Too’

Jenna Jones '25 is excited by the possibilities education can hold, and, as they prepare to enter the classroom, they are looking forward to creating spaces where students can enjoy learning math.

Diego Alonso-Garcia wearing his graduation regalia in the NC State Free Expression Tunnel.

Apr 24, 2025

Diego Alonso-Galindo ’25: ‘I Plan To Use Inquiry-Based Learning To Engage Students and Show Them Their Potential in STEM’

N.C. Teaching Fellow Diego Alonso-Galindo '25 loves science and wants to make it exciting for his future students. After graduation, he plans to return to Edgecombe County, where he attended school, to teach.

Headshot of Margaret Borden

Apr 24, 2025

Margaret Borden ’16, ’21MED, ’25PHD: ‘I Wanted To See If I Could Make a Difference in the Way That We Teach Mathematics’

Margaret Borden '16, '21MED, '25PHD was introduced to project-based learning when she was an undergraduate mathematics education major in the NC State College of Education. Now, Borden will be the first Park Scholar to go on to earn her doctoral degree from the college.
Matt Reynolds

Apr 24, 2025

Assistant Teaching Professor of Science Education Matt Reynolds Wins NC State’s 2024-25 Outstanding Teacher Award

Assistant Teaching Professor Matt Reynolds has been selected as the winner of NC State’s 2024-25 Outstanding Teacher Award, which recognizes creative and innovative teaching and learning practices at all levels.
A photo of Elizabeth Saylor with the quote: "I Think the Most Important Job is Being a Teacher."

Mar 31, 2025

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Think the Most Important Job is Being a Teacher,’ Says Elizabeth Saylor ’15PHD

Elizabeth Saylor '15PHD was a public elementary school teacher in North Carolina for 10 years before deciding to earn her doctoral degree in what is now the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at the NC State College of Education. Now, she is an award-winning teacher at the University of Georgia's Mary Frances Early College of Education.

Gabriel Castillo Calderon work with a student at a SAY Village field placement.

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.
A graphic with a photo of Terence Hicks and the text: "Education is the key to success."

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.

Friday Institute Director of Digital Learning Emme Braaten

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.
A photo of Sebastian Shipp

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.

Tashaunna Hughes '22MED, a school counselor at Baskerville Elementary in Edgecombe County.

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.