graduate students

Dec 20, 2024

Jakara Scurry Receives 2024 National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation’s Minority Fellowship for Mental Health Counselors

Jakara Scurry, a student in the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development counseling and counselor education concentration, has been selected by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation for a 2024 NBCC Minority Fellowship for Mental Health Counselors.

Dec 20, 2024

Liliana Madrid Named 2024-25 Fellow of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

Liliana Madrid, a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development higher education opportunity, equity, and justice concentration, has been named a 2024-25 fellow of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.

Dec 5, 2024

Katina Edwards Townsend ’24PHD: ‘My Goal is to Ensure the Rewards and Benefits of Higher Education, Especially the Value of Community Colleges, is Evangelized at Every Level of Society’

This December, Katina Edwards Townsend '24PHD will graduate from the NC State College of Education with a doctoral degree in community college leadership, which she hopes will allow her to better facilitate instruction in her current role and potentially teach at the community college level.

Dec 5, 2024

Candice Hinton ’18MSA, ’24PHD: ‘It’s Important to Recognize How Both Education and Life Experiences Shape Who You Are and Who You Become’

This December, Candice Hinton '24PHD will earn her doctoral degree in educational leadership, and she hopes to use what she has learned to ensure students stay in school and ensure all learners, no matter their circumstances, have access to an education.

Dec 4, 2024

George Ward III ’97, ’24EDD: ‘My Greatest Hope is to Make a Profound Difference in Students’ Lives’

George Ward III has returned to the NC State College of Education to earn his doctoral degree in educational leadership, with the goal of ensuring every child has access to a quality education and the support they need to succeed.

Dec 4, 2024

Donisha Barnes ’21MSA, ’24EDD: ‘I Have Always Been Passionate About Empowering Others and Making a Difference in the Lives of Children’

During Donisha Barnes' educational journey, she noticed the impact that dedicated teachers and supportive learning environments could have on students. This inspired her to pursue a career in education and, in December, she will graduate from the NC State College of Education with a doctoral degree in educational leadership.

Dec 4, 2024

Mariah Walker ’06, ’10MED, ’12MSA, 24EDD: ‘Education Is Not Just a Career; It Is a Calling to Serve, Empower and Make a Lasting Difference’

As Mariah Walker '06, '10MED, '12MSA, 24EDD prepares to graduate with a doctoral degree in educational leadership, she hopes to continue to make a transformative impact on the lives of public school students in North Carolina.

Dec 4, 2024

Corina De La Torre ’24MED: ‘I Hope to Contribute to Systemic Changes That Make Inclusive, Affirming Education Not Just an Ideal, but a Reality’

To better connect scholarly work with practical impact, Corina De La Torre '24MED decided to pursue a graduate degree in educational psychology. This December, she will graduate with her master's, another step on her path to eventually earning a Ph.D. in the Teacher Education and Learning Science educational psychology concentration.

Dec 4, 2024

Kia Allah ’24PHD: ‘I Have Always Felt That Educators Should Consider Deeply How Each of Our Students Learn to Interact with the World’

As Kia Allah '24PHD prepares to graduate with her doctoral degree, she reflects on the ways her time with the NC State College of Education has helped to shape her into an educational researcher.

Dec 4, 2024

Kelsey John Klein ’24MAT: ‘The College of Education Has Thoroughly Prepared Me to Become a Teacher by Equipping Me with Both the Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills Necessary to Succeed’

As Kelsey John Klein '24MAT graduates with a Master of Arts in Teaching from the NC State College of Education, she looks forward to sharing her love of literature and learning with her future students.