Why I Give

There are many reasons why you give back to the NC State College of Education. Here are just a few of them:

Your #WhyIGive Stories

From: Pete and Theresa Dyke

“We were both fortunate to have parents who saw the value of education and because of our educations, we’ve been fortunate enough to be in a financial position where we can impact people outside of our direct family and sphere of influence by helping them along their journey—which they might not otherwise be able to complete on their own.”

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From: Ashlyn Scruggs

“Mentoring student teachers was one way for me to give back to the college that made such an impact on me. Another way I give back is through financial contributions to support students who want to be educators, too. When I give, I know I am investing in scholarships, student experiences and initiatives that will allow more students to have as great an experience as I did.”

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From: Carl Harris

“I’ve had a chance to meet some remarkable people who are very, very passionate about education and, like me, have experienced the benefits of education. And that benefit of education is now [figuring out] how we can support others to have that same kind of experience.”

Meet Carl

From: Randy Parker

“It’s all about helping people and giving back. My goal is to help somebody support our community colleges. It’s all about making our state better, our communities better and our community colleges better.”

Meet Randy

From: Dianne and Tommy Lawing

“We’ve got to attract teachers; we’ve got to keep them and first of all, we’ve got to get them in the door.”

Meet Dianne and Tommy

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More #WhyIGive Stories

From: Amanda JF Hall

“This profession is my home! I have never felt more “me” than when I am engaging with students and other teachers, and it is my life’s work to keep growing more teachers!”

From: Grace Giandurco

“I give because there is no other profession that impacts every person in America like education.”

From: Bob Davis

“I give because the key to our future is in our classroom today.”

From: Rhonda Brooks Bullock

“Educators are the heart and soul of all other professions. Educators do more than teach, we comfort, challenge, cheerlead, listen and love.”

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