Why I Chose Education

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Leaundra Clay

As a teacher and future administrator, Leaundra Clay believes she can serve as a beacon of light for students to develop personal interests and passions. Read more about why she entered the field of education. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Lisa Arment Cummings

See how the world of education transformed Lisa Arment Cummings from being the invisible child in class as a child to becoming the Principal of Wake Early College of Health and Science now. 

Mar 2, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Brittany Weaver

An environmental science and biology teacher, Brittany Weaver is helping change the lives of her students at Southern Nash High School in Bailey, N.C. Read more about why she chose education. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Heather Covington

See how innovation inspired Heather Covington to choose NC State College of Education and to inspire her career in and outside of the classroom. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Victoria Thompson

Victoria Thompson knew she was destined to work with students at the collegiate level. See how NC State College of Education helped her achieve that goal. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Benjamin Snead

Benjamin Snead was going to be an engineer. At least that's what he thought until late into his engineering coursework. Find out what changed his mind and how he's using those skills to advance the education of students in Wake County. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Deborah Maness

At her prized pint-size chalkboard, Deborah Maness always dreamed of teaching a class. Now, she teaches freshmen English seated and online at Wake Tech Community College. Read her story here. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Kara Wenberg

A rough start to middle school turned out to be life-changing for Kara Wenberg as that's when she decided to become a teacher. Read how she picked NC State College of Education to achieve that goal. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Carla Huff

Seeing kids "fall through the cracks" during her time as a Juvenile Court Counselor inspired Carla Huff to become a teacher. Find how she's helping change the stories of kids in Wake County. 

Mar 1, 2018

#WhyIChoseEducation: Jade Smith

Jade Smith says the key to a positive educational experience is building relationships. Learn more about how she's impacting the lives of middle schoolers in Davie County, N.C.