Elementary and Middle Grades Education

August 2026

Future educators learn how to immerse K-12 students in history on battleship

East Carolina University College of Education students immersed themselves in history during a trip to the USS North Carolina in Wilmington. The students boarded an ECU charter bus bright and […]

 8/19/2026

ECU elementary education earns national recognition for preparing elementary teachers in science of reading

East Carolina University’s elementary education program earns top marks for how well future teachers are prepared to teach reading to elementary students. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) spotlighted […]

 8/9/2026

June 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Boykin

Kayla Boykin graduated from the ECU College of Education in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, concentrating in elementary science. She now serves as a K-8 science teaching […]

 6/3/2026

April 2026

Meredith Vaughan – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Meredith Vaughan Major/Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Concentration in Mathematics  Hometown/Current City: Castalia, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: When I am not at school teaching, prepping lessons, attending meetings, […]

 4/30/2026

Kiara Kornegay – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Kiara Kornegay Major/Degree Program: Middle Grades Education Hometown/Current City: Mount Olive, NC Hobbies/Interests: Long hikes and beach trips What’s your favorite memory from your time at ECU? Moving into […]

 4/30/2026

Amanda Atwell Peters – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Amanda Atwell Peters Major/Degree Program: Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership Previous degree(s): Master of Science, School Administration, East Carolina University (2015)Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, East Carolina University (2002) […]

 4/30/2026

Emma Kate Roberson – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Emma Kate Roberson Major/Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Previous degree(s): Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation Hometown/Current City: Snow Hill, NC Hobbies/interests: I enjoy dancing and […]

 4/30/2026

Beth Selig – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Beth Selig Major/Degree Program: MAEd in Science Education Previous degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Grades Science and Math Hometown/Current City: Fuquay-Varina, NC Hobbies/interests: Running, hiking, traveling, making […]

 4/29/2026

Adrian Johnson – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Adrian Johnson  Major/Degree Program: BS in Elementary Education with a Science Concentration Hometown/Current City: Wake Forest, NC Hobbies/interests: Music, baking, spending time with friends and family  What’s your favorite […]

 4/29/2026

Learning in action: ECU teachers engage in study away professional development

A group of 27 East Carolina University students, faculty and staff participated in a three-day study away professional development experience in Winston-Salem at the North Carolina Reading Association (NCRA) Annual […]

 4/27/2026