Simple Question, Powerful Answers:
We asked educators why they chose to enter the field of education and they shared their inspiring stories. From current students to those who have worked in education for decades, take a look at why our alumni chose to make a difference in the lives of children.
Why Extraordinary Educators Choose Us:
#1
college for education majors in North Carolina
#1
Producer of STEM Educators in N.C.
#1
most effective beginning teachers in North Carolina as rated by employers
Sources: College Magazine and UNC Educator Quality Dashboard
college for education majors in North Carolina
#1
Producer of STEM Educators in N.C.
#1
most effective beginning teachers in North Carolina as rated by employers
Producer of STEM Educators in N.C.
#1
most effective beginning teachers in North Carolina as rated by employers
most effective beginning teachers in North Carolina as rated by employers
Sources: College Magazine and UNC Educator Quality Dashboard
We offer over 50 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options across our three departments.
Why I Chose Education
More Why I Chose Education
#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Reaching a Child is Just Very Rewarding,’ Says Ashlyn Scruggs ’15

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Caring Adults Have a Huge Opportunity to Make Such an Impact On The Lives of Young People,’ Says Sheronda Witter ’19PHD

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘What You Do as a Teacher, as an Educator, is You Get to Make an Impact on the Lives of Others That Can Last Their Entire Lifetime,’ Says Bennett Jones ’14MSA, ’19EDD
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in #GivingPack! ❤️
The 961 gifts are the most we have ever received on Day of Giving. From donating gifts to helping with social media challenges, we appreciate each of you for investing in a better future.

Congratulations to two of our alumni on being named 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Regional Teachers of the Year! 🤩
🐺 Casey Schulte ’12, ’17MED (Northeast)
🐺 Tiffany Wynn ’16MED (Piedmont-Triad)

Window into the Wolfpack! 🐺
Help our college win some bonus money 🤑 on Day of Giving (March 22)!
– Snap a photo with the wolf cutout filter (in our highlights)
– Post on Instagram or Twitter using #GivingPack and tag us (NCStateCED) and @NCState
– Contest is live through March 22 to win $1,000!
