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The Graveyard, the Trolley Ride and the Teacher Who Ties It All Together

Candy Beal

Candy Beal, Jayne Fleener, Melanie Smith

Dec 20, 2023

Associate Professor Candy Beal, Professor Jayne Fleener and Clinical Educator Melanie Smith Reflect on Their Time in the College of Education Ahead of Retirement

Associate Professor Candy Beal, Professor Jayne Fleener and Clinical Educator and SUCCEED Director Melanie Smith share why they stuck with a career in education, their favorite memories from the College of Education and what they’re looking forward to in retirement. 

May 9, 2022

Thank an Advisor: What College of Education Undergraduate Students Are Saying About Their Advisors

NC State’s Division of Academics and Student Affairs is celebrating undergraduate advisors May 9-13 through its Thank an Advisor program. Learn what some undergraduate students in the College of Education shared about their advisors in the college.  
Candy Beal

Dec 21, 2020

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Bring Compassion, Patience and Skillful Teaching to Each of the Classes I Teach,’ Says Associate Professor of Middle Grades Social Studies Education Candy Beal, Ed.D.

As the child of an Air Force airman, Candy Beal, Ed.D., moved every three years. She attended six different schools in three different countries before graduating from high school. Her experiences in various school environments and around the world have influenced her teaching as an associate professor of middle grades education in the College of Education. 
Three children lay on the floor to read together

Jul 1, 2020

College of Education Faculty Offer Tips to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

Students can often fall behind in their learning during the summer months, and that phenomenon could be amplified this year by the fact that schools have been closed since March to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). To help prevent summer learning loss, College of Education faculty are offering their tips for helping students continue to learn. 
A photo of Candy Beal in her office in Poe Hall

Jan 22, 2019

The Graveyard, the Trolley Ride and the Teacher Who Ties It All Together

Meet Candy Beal, who specializes in adolescent development theory and learning methods — and who brings them to life through collaborative learning and experiential education.