elementary education

Aug 17, 2023

Meet Our Incoming Students: 3 Of Our Newest Teaching Fellows

This fall, the NC State College of Education will welcome its largest class of incoming N.C. Teaching Fellows since the program was reestablished in 2018. Meet three of them. 

Aug 16, 2023

Meet Our Incoming Students: Our Newest Goodnight Scholars

Several of the incoming students joining the NC State College of Education this fall will be part of the Goodnight Scholars Program's Class of 2027. Meet them. 

Aug 15, 2023

Michael Jarry-Shore: ‘I Hope My Students Learn to Find Joy in Their Work with Children’

Michael Jarry-Shore will join the NC State College of Education in the 2023-24 academic year as an assistant professor of elementary education with a math emphasis. 

Aug 15, 2023

Meet Our Incoming Students: Three of Our Newest Transformational Scholars

The NC State College of Education will welcome 20 incoming Transformational Scholars this fall. Meet some of them and learn why they chose the College of Education. 

Jun 29, 2023

How Can Teachers Effectively Lead an Inclusive Elementary School Classroom? Assistant Teaching Professor Jordan Lukins Shares Skills, Tips and Online Resources

About 15% of all K-12 students have some type of disability for which they receive special education services. Of those students, two out of three will spend the entire school day, or a majority of their school day, in a general education classroom. For this reason, Assistant Teaching Professor Jordan Lukins believes that it’s important to bridge the gap between special and general education in schools and when preparing preservice teachers. 

Jun 27, 2023

My Student Experience: Elementary Education Majors Complete Student Teaching in South Africa

A group of NC State College of Education students completed their student teaching in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where they had an opportunity to gain a global perspective on the field of education. 

Apr 27, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Elizabeth Stavrakakis ’23 to Build Foundation for Students’ Learning

Elizabeth Stavrakakis '23 plans to use skills gained in the NC State College of Education to provide elementary school students with a strong foundation in education. 

Apr 27, 2023

‘I Am a Proud Wolfpack Mom:’ College of Education Employee Celebrates Graduation of Son, Daughter From the College This May

Gabriella Sinkovic-Story '23MED was the first member of her family to join the Wolfpack. Then, her brother, Garin Sinkovic '23, and her mother, Gail Sinkovic, both joined the NC State College of Education as a student and an employee, respectively. Now, this Wolfpack family is looking forward to celebrating Gabriella and Garin's graduation. 

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.