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Class of 2025

May 8, 2025

Derick Sikes ’25MAT Named College of Education’s Student Teacher of the Year

Derick Sikes ’25MAT, a recent graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching program with a concentration in middle grades social studies, has been selected as the NC State College of Education’s 2025 Student Teacher of the Year.

Apr 25, 2025

NC State Softball Player Taylor Ensley ’25: ‘I Have Been Taught the Knowledge and Skills To Succeed in the Classroom as a Future Educator’

Taylor Ensley '25 always dreamed of playing college softball, and she has been able to fulfill that dream as a starting outfielder on NC State's softball team while also earning her bachelor's degree in Applied Education Studies: Learning Design and Technology through the NC State College of Education.

Susanna Cox Graduation Photo

Apr 25, 2025

Undergraduate Student Speaker Susanna Cox ’25: There’s No Better Way To Make the World a Better Place Than Being in Education’

Japan, Bahrain, Germany — Susanna Cox ’25 grew up all over the world. Her parents are both educators for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and, after graduation, Cox…

Jayla Moody Graduation Photo

Apr 25, 2025

Graduate Student Speaker Jayla Moody ’25PHD: ‘I Hope People Remember That the Power of Education Lies Not Just in What We Achieve, but in How We Empower Others To Do the Same’

Jayla Moody '25PHD, a doctoral student in the College of Education's Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development: Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice concentration, will deliver the charge to the graduate students at the College of Education's Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

A headshot of Victor Cadilla

Apr 25, 2025

Victor Cadilla ’25PHD: ‘The Professors in the College of Education Have Been the Biggest Help Toward Reaching My Future Goals’

As Victor Cadilla '25PHD prepares to graduate in May with his degree, he is looking forward to his future work in creating educational opportunities for all students. 

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.

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May 25, 2022

Teaching Fellow and Former LIFT Participant Maia Grace Solomon ’25 Named to Caldwell Fellows Class of 2025

Maia Solomon '25, a mathematics education major, has been selected as one of 28 first-year students who now make up the Caldwell Fellows class of 2025.

Mar 15, 2022

With Support From Education Excellence Fund and Teaching Fellows, Anyah Moore is Able to Attend NC State College of Education and Pursue Teaching Goals

Scholarship support from the Education Excellence Fund and Teaching Fellows led Anyah Moore '25 to choose the NC State College of Education. Now, she's taking advantage of the opportunities available to her to become a teacher who is a champion for students of color and those who struggle with their mental health.