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Cleshay Breece

Aug 14, 2025

Cleshay Breece: ‘I Want to Inspire, Collaborate and Reach’

After nine years serving as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve and eight years as a science teacher in Cumberland County, Cleshay Breece chose to earn her Master of School Administration at the College of Education in order to better serve students and teachers as a school leader.

Apr 26, 2024

Naeema Carter ’24MSA: ‘My Goal As a School Leader Is To Help As Many Kids As I Can’

After six years in the classroom, Naeema Carter '24MSA decided to enter the field of school administration to ensure even more students feel cared for and successful.
2019-21 NC State Principal Fellows Cohort

Sep 6, 2019

20 Fellows Join NC State College of Education’s Principal Preparation Programs

The NC State College of Education announced the selection of 20 educators into its principal preparation programs. Fellows will complete the two-year Master of School Administration Program while serving in local schools.

May 21, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Patrick Holmes ’12 MSA

NC State College of Education helped Patrick Holmes '12 MSA grow in his understanding of school and instructional leadership so he could put his best foot forward as principal of South Elementary School in Person County, N.C.

May 8, 2018

Otis Maben ‘18: Awakening His Inner Leader

Otis Maben ‘18 has always possessed leadership skills, but he believes the leader in him was dormant until the College of Education discovered it and developed it. Learn more about Maben’s time as a student in the College of Education’s principal preparation programs.

May 7, 2018

Matthew Hickson ’18: Unleashing Powerful Voices

Matthew Hickson's journey to unleash powerful voices began on a hot summer day when he was a teenager. Now, the Durham Principal Leadership Academy Resident and founder of Bull City Schools United is using his time, talents and privileges to create spaces for people to use their voice inside and outside of the classroom. 

May 4, 2018

Heidi Boardman ’18: A Champion for the Ignored, Afraid and Disconnected

Heidi Boardman '18 realized at an early age the discrepancies in life experiences based on gender, race, sexuality, religion and other factors. Now, the Principal Fellow is focused on using her School Administration degree to be a champion for those who don't fall into the majority in public education. 
Talley Student Union at night

Jul 27, 2016

Spotlight on Johnston County Assistant Principal of the Year

Rosado, who received her Master of School Administration in 2014, was named Johnston County Schools' Assistant Principal of the Year.