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Jul 08, 2025
  • Kristen Martin

If Dr. Seuss had a gifted child…

By Mary Beth Northrup Dear Mom-I-am, dear Mom-I-am, we have a problem, Mom-I-am. Your son won't do what he must do. He drives me crazy, yes it's true! He will...

Jul 08, 2025
  • Kristen Martin

A Parent’s Guide to the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Fogarty of East Carolina University Definitions* of Giftedness "'Gifted and talented children' means children and, whenever applicable, youth, who are identified at the preschool, elementary, or...

Jul 08, 2025
  • Kristen Martin

MS in Instructional Technology Portfolio Template

My Name [Enter your name and program area. A professional photo of yourself is optional, if you include a photo it must be a headshot only and something you would...

Oct 10, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

2022-23 Profiles in Diversity: Dr. Kristen Cuthrell

Professor, Elementary Education Director, Rural Education Institute she/her/hers I have lived in… Pensacola, FL; New Bern, NC; Durham, NC; Salem, Massachusetts; Magnolia, Delaware, and Grimesland, NC- all up and down...

Sep 01, 2023
  • Dr. Marjorie Campo Ringler

A Message From Our Department Chair

Dear Department of Educational Leadership Faculty, Staff, and Supporters, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we embark on a new academic year, I...

Jun 12, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Christopher Rivera

Dr. Christopher Rivera is a professor in the Department of Special Education, Foundations, and Research. He currently serves as the associate chair and as the program coordinator for the department....

May 04, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

2015-16 Profiles in Diversity: Dr. Syntia D. Santos Figueroa

Dr. Syntia D. Santos Figueroa is currently working as assistant professor at East Carolina University (ECU). Her areas of interest include cultural competence development, international counseling, international education, counselor education,...

May 04, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

2015-16 Profiles in Diversity: Dr. Benjamin Blaisdell

Dr. Benjamin Blaisdell is currently a teaching associate professor in the Foundations program area at ECU. He serves on the editorial board for Educational Foundations and is involved with the...

May 04, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

2016-17 Profiles in Diversity: Dr. Caitlin Law Ryan

Dr. Caitlin Law Ryan is an associate professor in Reading Education and is a part of the Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education Department. Her research interests include multicultural...

May 04, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

2016-17 Profiles in Diversity: Dr. Christopher J. Rivera

Dr. Christopher J. Rivera is an assistant professor in Special Education and is a part of the Special Education, Research, and Foundations Department. His research interests include working with diverse...