Why I Chose Education
Everyone has a different reason. What's yours?
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 learners.
why i chose education
More Why I Chose Education Stories#WhyIChoseEducation: Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Superintendent Keith Parker ‘16MSA On Preparing Opportunities for Students
Why I Chose Education: angela gay-audre ’23PHD on Using What She Has Learned as Director of the African American Cultural Center
Why I Chose Education: N.C. Department of Adult Corrections Assistant Superintendent of Education Kebbler Williams ’04MSA
Why Extraordinary Educators Choose Us
#1
college of education in N.C. (U.S. News’ 2026 Best Education Schools)
#1
producer of STEM educators in N.C.
#1
most effective alumni as rated by employers
“We’re all part of a broader community of individuals who want our world to be a better place tomorrow than it is today.”
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Carl Harris ’98EDD
NC State College of Education board chair