why gifts matter

Jun 27, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Bethany Lee to Share Love for Science in the Classroom

In high school, Bethany Lee was torn between a number of different career paths until her chemistry teacher, Kerissa Armstead, showed her the interdisciplinary possibilities of science education. 

Jun 20, 2024

Leadership Institute for Future Teachers Serves as Platform for Careers in Education

When the first group of high schoolers arrived on NC State's campus in the summer of 1986 to attend what would later become known as the Leadership Institute for Future Teachers, former Associate Dean Anona Smith Williams could not have expected the program would still be thriving today. 

May 30, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Makes It Possible for Kimberly Ideus to Inspire Awe in Teachers

Doctoral student Kimberly Ideus traveled to Great Smoky Mountains National Park last summer to study the impact "awe experiences" can have on science teachers. 

Sep 25, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Ngoc “Emma” Burwell to Grow As Mathematics Educator

Ngoc “Emma” Burwell works hard to support her family in Vietnam and balance her responsibilities as a graduate student and teacher. That's why financial support in the form of the Moshakos Family Teacher Education Graduate Fellowship had made a meaningful difference in her life. 

Sep 5, 2023

My Student Experience: Leadership Institute for Future Teachers Sets Foundation for Aspiring Educators

About 20 rising high school seniors from across North Carolina gathered at NC State's College of Education this summer to take part in the Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT), a five-day residential program for students interested in leadership development and exploring a career in education. 

Aug 30, 2023

Donor Support Helps Future Teachers Transition From College to Classroom

Aspiring educators face multiple costs in the transition from college to the classroom. Thanks to donor support, the NC State College of Education ensures they are better positioned, both financially and experientially, to be the teachers they have always wanted to be. 

Jul 26, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Cliff Redish to Be A Better Teacher for His Students

Thanks to financial support in the form of the Moshakos Family Teacher Education Graduate Fellowship, Cliff Redish is able to work toward his goal of being the best teacher he can be 

Apr 27, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Elizabeth Stavrakakis ’23 to Build Foundation for Students’ Learning

Elizabeth Stavrakakis '23 plans to use skills gained in the NC State College of Education to provide elementary school students with a strong foundation in education. 

Apr 25, 2023

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Kianna Johnson ’23 to Inspire Students’ Love for Learning

When Kianna Johnson '23 was growing up, teachers played a major role in encouraging her to achieve her potential. Now, as she prepares to graduate from the NC State College of Education with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, she hopes to inspire her future students in the same way.