Why I Chose Education
#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.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Manpreet Sandhu
Manpreet Sandhu began teaching immediately after graduating. See how NC State College of Education helped ignite Sandhu's passion for science.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Andrew Wall
Pride for the NC State College of Education runs deep in the Wall family, including Andrew who teaches and coaches soccer at Mills Park Middle School.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Eileen Casler
Eileen wants to inspire her future students. See how NC State Education is providing her with experiences to help her become a leader inside and outside of the classroom.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Rebekah Davis
Rebekah started her career in education as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow in 1991. Read how NC State College of Education helped her continue to grow and thrive as a teacher through its program in Curriculum Studies.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Jen Elliott
Inspired by the lightbulb moment she sees in students in the classroom, Jen Elliott says the hands-on learning experiences offered by NC State Education are preparing her to lead her own class in the future.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Monica Smith
Monica believes education is one of the most important stepping stones when it comes to building a better life. Read how her experience as a teenager helped shape her future as an educator from NC State Education.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Jesse James
Jesse credits NC State Education faculty members for igniting his passion for teaching. Read more about why he chose education.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Jessica Mattie
Jessica Mattie picked NC State Education to pursue a degree in Counselor Education because of its counselor-first program curriculum. Read more.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Kait Batchelor
Kait comes from a long line of educators and NC State graduates. Read more about why she chose the College of Education.