Elementary Education

September 2026

2026 R2M Fellow: Krista Vance

Name: Krista Vance Previous degree(s) awarded: B.S. in chemistry, international studies and modern languages (German) from University of Wisconsin-River Falls Licensure area: Elementary education Current teaching placement: 2nd grade teacher […]

 9/25/2026

2026 R2M Fellow: Anne Huskey

Name: Anne Huskey Previous degree(s) awarded: Birth to kindergarten from Western Carolina University Licensure area: Elementary education Current teaching placement: First grade teacher in Onslow County Why did you choose […]

 9/25/2026

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

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

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

Austin Reese – 2026 40 Under Forty Honoree

Name: Austin Reese Current job: Curriculum Administrator/Acting Principal Degrees awarded by ECU and years received: Bachelors in Elementary Education, 2016; Masters in Elementary Education, 2020; Teaching Students Living In Poverty […]

 4/17/2026