Literacy Studies & Special Education

September 2026

College welcomes new faculty and staff this fall

The East Carolina University College of Education hired three assistant professors for the fall 2026 semester. The new faculty members and their departments are: The college also hired Chloe Nobles […]

 9/11/2026

Faculty Profile: Erin Kessel

Name: Erin Kessel Title & department: Senior Teaching Instructor and Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Coordinator, Department of Literacy Studies and Special Education What does your new role as MBHLI […]

 9/4/2026

Faculty Profile: Danielle Dietz

Name: Danielle Dietz Title & department: Teaching Assistant Professor, Literacy & Special Education What does your new role as the director of the R2M program involve, and what are you most looking […]

 9/4/2026

Faculty Profile: Amanda Randall

Name: Dr. Amanda Randall Title & Department: Teaching Assistant Professor, Literacy Studies and Special Education Can you share a little about your background and what brought you to ECU’s College […]

 9/4/2026

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

April 2026

Elizabeth Guevin – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Elizabeth Guevin Major/Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Special Education, General Curriculum Hometown/Current City: Franklinton, N.C. Hobbies/interests: I enjoy spending time with my two sons, traveling with my family, […]

 4/30/2026

Sheemar Wilson – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Sheemar Wilson Major/Degree Program: Special Education Previous degrees: AAS in Early Childhood Education, AAS in General education and AAS in Arts Hometown/Current City: Shelby, NC Hobbies/ Interests: Reading, nature […]

 4/30/2026

Courtney Hardin – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Courtney Hardin Major/Degree Program: Master of Arts in Education, Reading and Literacy Education Previous degree(s): Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education Hometown/Current City: Morganton, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Reading, visiting bookstores […]

 4/30/2026

Megan Kangas – Spring 2026 Graduate

Name: Megan Kangas Major/Degree Program: MAEd Reading & Literacy Previous degree(s): BA Middle Grades Education with a concentration in English, from UNCW Hometown/Current City: Jacksonville, NC Hobbies/interests: hiking, running, traveling, […]

 4/29/2026