Special Education

Emerick’s dedication nets him first year teacher award

For East Carolina University alumnus Nate Emerick ’24, receiving Johnston County Public Schools’ Outstanding First Year Teacher Award was confirmation that he had chosen the right path. “I love my […]

6.26.2025

ECU literacy students engage in immersive study-away professional development

From March 23-25, a group of ECU literacy ambassadors participated in a three-day study-away professional development experience in Winston-Salem. Led by ECU literacy education faculty, this immersive opportunity brought together […]

6.18.2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Natalie Brown

Name: Natalie Brown Major/Degree Program: Special Education- Adapted Curriculum Hometown/Current City: Greensboro, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Some of my favorite hobbies are playing pickleball, taking walks outside, working out, and taking many trips to […]

4.30.2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Mckennzie Black

Name: Mckennzie Black Major/Degree Program: Special Education Adapted Curriculum (bachelor’s degree) Hometown/Current City: Greensboro, NC Hobbies/interests: Reading, Traveling, and Spending time with friends and family What inspired you to pursue […]

4.30.2025

Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Clairissa McCormick

Name: Clairissa McCormick Major: My major is Special Education General Curriculum with a concentration in reading and literacy. Hometown: My hometown is Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Hobbies/interests: I love to be active and outside! I enjoy […]

5.1.2024

Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Sophie Adgate

Name: Sophie Adgate Major: Special Education-AC and Hispanic Studies Hometown: Wake Forest, NC Hobbies/interests: I love music and art and experimenting with different art forms, such as crochet, clay, […]

5.1.2024

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

Inaugural assembly of SRCUACS gathers in Elizabeth City

More than 80 public school advocates gathered in Elizabeth City to formulate a progressive blueprint for enhancing the educational system through collaborative partnerships and cross-sector programming during the inaugural assembly […]

1.26.2024