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March 2024

‘When Sara Smiles’ program enhances K-2 literacy efforts, supports education students

A collaborative initiative between the East Carolina University College of Education and the local community offers financial assistance to education majors and literacy instructional support for local schools. The “When […]

3.28.2024

February 2024

Keller receives NC Council for Social Studies student teacher award

History education major Ryan Keller was awarded the North Carolina Council for Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year award. Ryan aims to cultivate a social studies classroom founded on […]

2.27.2024

Dusterberg, Story finalists for NCCAT Beginning Teacher of Year

An East Carolina University College of Education alumna and current COE graduate student were recognized during the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT)’s 2024 Empower NC Beginning […]

2.26.2024

January 2024

Special education students take ABE to Maryland schools

Last semester, students in SPED 3005: Instructional Programming in Special Education participated in an alternative break experience to Carroll County, Maryland. Through a Sponsored Activities and Research Catalyst (SPARC) program […]

1.9.2024

December 2023

Belize study abroad expands students’ understanding of tropical ecosystems, climate change

Study abroad is an enriching experience for students of all majors and education majors are no exception. Last summer Dr. Tammy Lee and Mrs. Bonnie Glass, faculty in the science […]

12.21.2023

Edmondson passionate about teaching, mentorship

A sense of community drew Charley Edmondson to East Carolina University. “I first came to campus in February of 2022 for my College of Education scholarship interview, and everyone was […]

12.21.2023

November 2023

Andrews returns to ECU for teaching licensure

When Shainah Andrews wanted to get her licensure to teach, returning to her alma mater, East Carolina University, was an easy choice. Andrews graduated from ECU in 2019 with a […]

11.9.2023

Manis showcases determination in educational journey

Star Manis embodies the ideas of persistence and determination. The East Carolina University graduate student is a leukemia survivor and first-generation college student who continues to push herself out of […]

11.9.2023

September 2023

LEED Student Spotlight: Jennifer Horne

EdD Student: Jennifer Horne Current title: Coordinator for Off-Model Credit Programs (Office of Online Learning, Academic Outreach, and Academic Innovation) Hometown: Charlotte, NC (but have lived in Greenville for the […]

9.1.2023

LEED Student Spotlight: Natalia Figueroa-Bernal

Briefly describe your current program: It is my first semester taking classes for my master’s degree, so I am still getting a sense of the program. Currently, I am enrolled […]

9.1.2023