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.

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More Why I Chose Education Stories

#WhyIChoseEducation: Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Superintendent Keith Parker ‘16MSA On Preparing Opportunities for Students

Keith Parker ‘16MSA, the superintendent of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, began his career as a social studies teacher before deciding he wanted to move into school and district leadership to make education more relevant for students and better prepare them for their future careers.

Why I Chose Education: angela gay-audre ’23PHD on Using What She Has Learned as Director of the African American Cultural Center

The director of the NC State African American Cultural Center, angela gay-audre ’23PHD says she chose a career in a higher education environment because she wanted to be at the center of knowledge creation and feels called to the work that guides how people understand, challenge and transform the world around them.

Why I Chose Education: N.C. Department of Adult Corrections Assistant Superintendent of Education Kebbler Williams ’04MSA

Kebbler Williams ’04MSA knew that she wanted to be an educator from the time she was four years old. After a long career in K-12 public schools, Williams recently took on a new role as assistant superintendent of education within the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections.

Why Extraordinary Educators Choose Us

“We’re all part of a broader community of individuals who want our world to be a better place tomorrow than it is today.”

Carl Harris ’98EDD

NC State College of Education board chair

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