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Ashley Whitehead ’17 PHD: Educating Our Educators

mathematics education

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

Dec 4, 2017

Applications Open for N.C. Teaching Fellows Program

Students accepted into the program will receive up to $8,250 per year in forgivable loans if they commit to teach in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math or special education in the North Carolina public schools. Applications close Jan. 16, 2018. 
Wolf statue and the Park Alumni Center.

Oct 17, 2017

Ashley Lawson Wins NCCTM Outstanding Mathematics Education Student Award

The undergraduate student is recognized for her excellence in mathematics education by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 
STEM teaching

Oct 4, 2017

How We Became a Leader in STEM Education

Ninety years ago, NC State began offering degrees in mathematics and science education. Today, the NC State College of Education stands as North Carolina’s largest supplier of STEM educators. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Sep 19, 2017

Ed Prep Matters: Secondary Math Teacher Candidates Need More Preparation in Statistics

"[T]eacher education programs must rise to the challenge of preparing their graduates to teach statistics," write NC State College of Education Professor Hollylynne S. Lee and Middle Tennessee State Professor Jennifer N. Lovett in a recent article published in the Journal of Teacher Education. 
Robert Q. Berry

Aug 5, 2017

Robert Q. Berry: Think of Math as a Social Endeavor

The president-elect of the National Council on Teaching Mathematics encouraged 900 teachers in the Triangle to see themselves as identity builders during the NC State Triangle High Five Math Summit Aug. 2-3. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Jun 13, 2017

Karen Keene Receives 1-Year Appointment to NSF as Program Officer

As a program officer with the National Science Foundation, the associate professor of mathematics education will be involved in grant proposals related to improving STEM Teaching at the Undergraduate Level. 

May 5, 2017

Rachel Coffman ’17: Taking the High (School) Road

Rachel Coffman ’17 wants to make math more accessible to her students — and to support them as the College of Education faculty have supported her. Name: Rachel Coffman Hometown:… 

May 5, 2017

Derek Williams ’17 PHD.: Widening His Sphere of Influence through Mathematics Education

Derek Williams ’17 PHD will expand his impact on others through teaching mathematics at the college level and in a teacher education program. Name: Derek A. Williams Hometown: Raleigh Field… 

May 5, 2017

Rebeka Townsend ’17: Making Strides in Mathematics Education

Rebeka Townsend ‘17 will take her passion for mathematics education into the high school classroom this fall, with a goal for helping students overcome their challenges. Name: Rebeka Townsend Hometown:… 

May 5, 2017

Ashley Whitehead ’17 PHD: Educating Our Educators

Ashley Whitehead ’17 PHD will use her Ph.D. to develop the next generation of pre-service math teachers. Name: Ashley Whitehead Hometown: Princeton, Indiana Field of Study: Ph.D., Mathematics Education Activities:…