Why I Chose Education
#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.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Justin Johnson
Teaching gives Justin Johnson hope for the future. Read how NC State Education helped him change his career path and his life for the better.
#WhyIChoseEducation: Kristen Parrish
Read why Kristen Parrish, an incoming student, picked NC State Education to help her pursue her career goals over other education programs throughout North Carolina.