Class of 2023

Apr 26, 2023

Eduardo Herrera-Rodriguez ’23: ‘I Chose Elementary Education Because of the Positive Impact That Education Has Had on My Own Life’

Eduardo Herrera-Rodriguez ’23 is looking forward to serving as a role model for his future students while providing them with educational experiences that build their confidence and help them succeed.  

Apr 26, 2023

Danielle Robin Scharen ‘15, ‘19MED, ‘23PHD: ‘I Feel Honored to Contribute to the Important Work of Improving Science Education for Students of All Ages’

Danielle Robin Scharen hopes to use everything she has learned during her time in the NC State College of Education to transform the field of elementary education, which she has been passionate about since childhood.

Apr 26, 2023

Kailee Storie ’23: ‘I Chose Education Because I Want to Be Another Pivotal Figure in a Student’s Life’

Growing up, Kailee Storie ’23 constantly saw the impact her mother and grandmother, who were both teachers, had on their students. Wanting to impact children’s lives in the same way, Kailee Storie enrolled in the College of Education to become an educator herself. 

Apr 25, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Kianna Johnson ’23 to Inspire Students’ Love for Learning

When Kianna Johnson '23 was growing up, teachers played a major role in encouraging her to achieve her potential. Now, as she prepares to graduate from the NC State College of Education with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, she hopes to inspire her future students in the same way.

Feb 8, 2021

Brenda Rios ‘23 Hopes to Inspire More Hispanics and People of Color to Become Educators; Scholarship Support Helps Bring Her One Step Closer

Brenda Rios ‘23 knows that elementary school teachers who are Hispanic are rare, but she plans to change the norm by inspiring other Hispanics and people of color to become educators. And she’s able to do that as the recipient of the Suzanne Montague Ridgill Memorial Scholarship.

Aug 20, 2019

New Student Enrollment Up for 3rd Straight Year, New Graduate Student Enrollment Jumps 27%

The college will welcome an expected 601 new undergraduate and graduate students when the 2019-20 academic year begins Wednesday, Aug. 21. That is an increase of 20% in new student enrollment from last year.