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November 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

August 2024

Science education study abroad trips provide life-changing experiences

Spending their summers in different countries is nothing new to East Carolina University science education faculty Dr. Tammy Lee and Bonnie Glass. The two have led study abroad trips to […]

8.1.2024

April 2024

Chambers elected to AERA office

Dr. Crystal Chambers, a professor in educational leadership, was elected as the 2025-2027 Division J (Postsecondary Education) Secretary for the American Educational Research Association. Founded in 1916, AERA’s mission is […]

4.29.2024

Brown, Fears to serve on NCCA board

Two counselor education faculty members will hold officer positions on the 2024-2025 North Carolina Counseling Association board. Dr. Shanita Brown will serve as the President Elect and Dr. Allison Fears […]

4.29.2024

NC CEC awards 3 distinguished service awards to ECU employees

Three East Carolina University College of Education faculty/staff members received awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Angela Novak was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient […]

4.29.2024

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

Craven shares the role books and stories play in therapy

Books and stories play an integral role in therapy through bibliotherapy. “Bibliotherapy normalizes common experiences clients may have, such as learning to manage difficult emotions, making new friends, or dealing […]

3.27.2024