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May 6, 2019

Suzanne Jordan ’19MED: Empowering Students through Math

Earning a master of education in mathematics education from the NC State College of Education will enable Suzanne Jordan ’19MED to support students with challenges in the classroom.

May 3, 2019

Mason Taylor ’19: Everything Starts with Education

Mason Taylor enrolled at NC State as an engineering major. He shares how one required course housed in the College of Education changed his career path from engineering to teaching.

Dec 14, 2018

Vandna Bindra ’18PHD: “I Hope to. . .Conduct Innovative Research that has Practical Applications for Educators and Students”

As a high school English teacher, Vandna Bindra ’18PHD discovered her own commitment to lifelong learning as she helped her students flourish in the classroom. Now as she’s set to graduate with her doctoral degree, she hopes to link research to practice to build curricula and mentorship programs that promote positive identity and moral development for educators and students alike.

Dec 14, 2018

Dylan Stoneham ’18MED: Helping Others Succeed in Their Careers

As his career progressed, Dylan discovered a natural draw to training processes at the organization level. He wanted to explore how training opportunities not only created better working environments but how they empower employees. Now, he prepares to graduate with a master’s degree in Training and Development to help others gain the skills they need to succeed in their careers.

May 10, 2018

Hats Off to #NCStateCED18!

The NC State College of Education welcomed over 335 new alumni this spring. Meet a few of our new alumni, read a recap about the college's graduation ceremony held May 11, and view photos graduating students submitted from their time at NC State.

May 8, 2018

Kevin Sutton ‘18 EDD: Do What You Love, and Love What You Do

Kevin Sutton ‘18 EDD began his journey at the NC State College of Education ten years ago as an undergraduate student. Now, he prepares to graduate with a Doctor of Education in Technology Education degree.

May 8, 2018

Callie Womble ‘18 PHD: Paying it Forward for Historically Marginalized Students

Callie Womble ‘18 PHD reflects on what motivates her, her experiences as a College of Education doctoral student and her post-graduation plans.

May 8, 2018

Lauren Pellegrino ‘18 PHD: Being More Than a Student, Researcher and Educator

Doctoral candidate Lauren Pellegrino shares how her time as an NC State College of Education student pushed her to go above and beyond.

May 8, 2018

Otis Maben ‘18: Awakening His Inner Leader

Otis Maben ‘18 has always possessed leadership skills, but he believes the leader in him was dormant until the College of Education discovered it and developed it. Learn more about Maben’s time as a student in the College of Education’s principal preparation programs.

May 7, 2018

Matthew Hickson ’18: Unleashing Powerful Voices

Matthew Hickson's journey to unleash powerful voices began on a hot summer day when he was a teenager. Now, the Durham Principal Leadership Academy Resident and founder of Bull City Schools United is using his time, talents and privileges to create spaces for people to use their voice inside and outside of the classroom.