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Elizabeth Vanegas

Oct 16, 2019

Elizabeth Vanegas ’22: ‘My Eyes Are Set on a Goal Much Bigger Than Myself’

As a person who loves to plan their life, I learned very quickly after my first year of college that you can’t always expect every obstacle that comes your way.… 

Chandler Henninger

Sep 13, 2019

Chandler Henninger ’20: ‘Having the position of an educator in the 21st century is about inspiring students to reach their potential.’

Through the NC State College of Education and the Goodnight Scholars Program, Chandler Henninger '20, has learned to see the world from a different perspective. And that perspective has prepared him for his career as a high school mathematics teacher. 

A photo of Kay Stumpter, a member of the NC State College of Education Class of 2022

Aug 24, 2018

People of Poe | Kay Sumpter on Choosing NC State Education

Kay Sumpter just began her first year at the NC State College of Education. As a member of the Goodnight Scholars Program, Sumpter comes to the college from Lee County High School and plans to major in Elementary Education. Sumpter talks about her goals for her undergraduate studies and how the NC State College of Education will set her up for success as an educator. 

Apr 3, 2018

Hannah Ehmann ’21 on How Opportunities at NC State Will Help Her Affect Change

Meet Hannah Ehmann: a native of Jacksonville, N.C., Goodnight Scholar and first-year science education major. 

New wolf statue on central campus.

May 2, 2017

4 Incoming Education Students Named Goodnight Scholars

The prestigious Goodnight Scholars Program will support four incoming students who will study mathematics education, science education, and elementary education.