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February 2025

DeVitto finds community and opportunity in first year at ECU

For first-year elementary education major Hope DeVitto, being a teacher has been her dream for as long as she can remember. “From creating an imaginary classroom in my study to […]

2.19.2025

ECU helps Moore shape future in literacy education

What propelled Tracee Moore to pursue graduate school initially was a frustration with the future of public education. However, her time as a reading and literacy master’s student in the […]

2.19.2025

Vernon receives NCCSS Student Teacher of the Year

When Isabelle Vernon found out that she won the North Carolina Council for Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year award, she was in disbelief. “I had one thought: There […]

2.19.2025

November 2024

Lancaster’s assistantships with IDP, ECU football team position him for future success

Kalen Lancaster knew that a degree in counselor education was the perfect fit for him after working with fellow students in his undergraduate coursework at East Carolina University. “I enjoy […]

11.27.2024

Center connects with community through STEM initiatives

The Center for STEM Education (CSTEM) had an engaging fall, hosting a variety of events to ignite curiosity in young learners and equip future teachers with hands-on STEM teaching tools.  […]

11.18.2024

Summer Ventures Info Sessions

Do you want to spend summer 2025 engaging in faculty-led research at ECU, UNC-C, UNC-W or App State through this no-cost, state-funded program for North Carolina students passionate about STEM? […]

11.12.2024

Zhang elected President-elect of American Evaluation Association

East Carolina University College of Education professor Dr. Guili Zhang has been elected the President-Elect of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). “This prestigious position is a testament to Dr. Zhang’s […]

11.12.2024

October 2024

Writers and publishers workshop sees success in eastern NC

Contributed by Phyllis Broughton Friday, September 13, 2024, was a lucky day for 34 participants who attended a workshop at Martin Community College that was designed and created by Dr. […]

10.30.2024

September 2024

Berry, Broughton, Lin provided professional development for educators

Dr. Crisianee Berry, assistant professor in mathematics education, science education and instructional technology; Dr. Phyllis Broughton, teaching assistant professor in adult education; and Dr. Xi Lin, associate professor in adult […]

9.30.2024

Christ brings wealth of literacy experience as first Spangler Distinguished Professor

For Dr. Tanya Christ, being able to serve as the first East Carolina University College of Education Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy is the culmination of years of […]

9.27.2024