College welcomes new faculty and staff this fall
The East Carolina University College of Education hired three assistant professors for the fall 2026 semester. The new faculty members and their departments are:
- Dr. Amanda Randall, literacy studies and special education
- Dr. Amelia Rivera, elementary, middle and secondary education
- Dr. Brendon Soltis, educational leadership and foundations
The college also hired Chloe Nobles as the inaugural James and Connie Maynard Scholars Program Coordinator.
Personnel Changes
To support the college’s continued growth and success, several faculty and staff members have stepped into new leadership roles.
- Dr. Shawnda Cherry – Principal of the ECU Community School
- Dr. Loni Crumb – Assistant Director of the Rural Education Institute
- Dr. Danielle Dietz – Director of the Residency-to-Master’s Program
- Dr. Jennifer Gallagher – Director of Faculty Development
- Dr. Vanessa Irvin – Assistant Department Chair of Interdisciplinary Professions
- Erin Kessel – Coordinator of the Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute
- Dr. Travis Lewis – Assistant Department Chair of Educational Leadership and Foundations
- Dr. Xi Lin – Director of Graduate Programs
- Deatrice Suggs – Director of Administrative Services
Learn more about each faculty or staff member by viewing their profile interview below.
