principal preparation

Feb 24, 2025

Sebastian Shipp ’05MSA Named Wake County Public School System Assistant Principal of the Year

Sebastian Shipp '05MSA has been named the Wake County Public School System's assistant principal of the year.

Jan 28, 2025

NC State Educational Leadership Academy (NELA) Receives $14.4M From North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission to Sustain Program through 2032

For the past 14 years, the NC State College of Education’s nationally recognized NC State Educational Leadership Academy (NELA) has been preparing some of the most effective school leaders in North Carolina. Now, that work is set to continue through 2032 thanks to more than $14 million in funding from the North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission.

Sep 4, 2024

National Governors Association: State Policies That Support School Leadership Development and Support

In this webinar, Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Distinguished Professor, University Faculty Scholar & Executive Director of NC State’s Leadership Preparation Programs, shares an overview of the impact of principals and school leaders on student, teacher, and school success;

Apr 9, 2024

NC State’s College of Education Ranked #30 in U.S. News’ 2024 Best Graduate Schools

The NC State College of Education is tied at No. 30 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings released April 9, 2024, placing the College of Education among the top 7% in the nation among both public and private universities. That’s an improvement of one spot from last year and an improvement of 29 spots over the past decade.

Nov 15, 2023

Wolfpack Alumni Lead North Johnston High School’s Administrative Team

All three administrators at North Johnston High School — Belinda Proctor '16MSA, Tim Chartrand '16MSA and Deric Nunoz '23MSA — are alumni of NC State's principal preparation programs. Together, they are working to have a positive impact on teachers and students at the school.

Oct 18, 2023

Lauren Lampron ’14MSA, ’19EDD Named Director of North Carolina Principal Fellows Program

This October, Lauren Lampron '14MSA, '19EDD will become the new director of the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program, a state-supported, forgivable loan program that prepares future public school leaders.

Mar 29, 2023

Mary Taylor ’06MSA Honored as 2022-2023 Wake County Public School System Assistant Principal of the Year

For the second time, Mary Taylor '06MSA was named the Wake Wake County Public School System Assistant Principal of the Year.

Mar 29, 2023

Doctoral Student Mario Jackson Selected for David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy

Mario Jackson, a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education’s Ph.D in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis concentration, has been selected to participate in the David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy.

Feb 23, 2023

Professor Bonnie Fusarelli Receives UNC System’s 2022 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award

Bonnie Fusarelli, NC State professor of educational leadership and of educational evaluation and policy analysis, has received the 2022 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. The award honors faculty who exemplify the University of North Carolina System’s commitment to service and community engagement.

Oct 19, 2022

‘ I Knew They Did Things Differently:’ NC State Educational Leadership Academy Helps Educators Become Strong School Administrators

Graduates of the NC State Educational Leadership Academy (NELA) reflect on how the program prepared them to be an effective administrator, the lessons they still draw on in their roles and how they continue to support one another after graduation.