Special Education

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

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

November 2025

IHAT Center puts accessibility front and center

The Irene Howell Assistive Technology (IHAT) Center, housed in ECU’s College of Education, serves as a leading model for advancing inclusive practices in education and daily life with individuals with […]

 11/26/2025

June 2025

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

April 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

May 2024

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