ECU New Teacher Support hosts beginning teachers for professional development

A group of people seated at long tables in a large, modern room with wooden floors and black walls. The tables are arranged in rows, and attendees appear to be engaged in a workshop or training session. Each person has items such as notebooks, bags, and water bottles on the tables.

The ECU New Teacher Support Program coaches hosted a regional conference bringing together nearly 80 beginning teachers for a full day of professional development.

Teachers traveled from Pitt, Tyrrell, Martin, Hyde, Craven and Beaufort counties to participate, creating a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.

“It was inspiring to see such a strong turnout and commitment to excellence from our local school districts,” said Dr. Christopher Rivera, ECU NTSP regional director and acting chair of the College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations.

The conference offered valuable tools and insights designed to support and empower these dedicated professionals as they navigate their crucial first years in the classroom. This initiative highlights the powerful role of the ECU College of Education and the NTSP in strengthening the teaching profession across eastern North Carolina.

Some of the sessions teachers were able to attend including professionalism, classroom management, time management, learning in motion, formative moves and unlocking vocabulary.

Six people standing together in a hallway with modern design elements, including wooden slats on one side and glass panels on the other. They are positioned in a casual group pose, some with arms around each other. The individuals are wearing a mix of casual and business-casual clothing, including patterned shirts, polos, and sweatshirts. — The ECU New Teacher Support Program team, from left, Christopher Rivera, Heather House, Lisa Becker, Bradley Sasser, Cameron Gupton and Etosha Kiah.