Pirate Institute for Rural Aspiring Teacher Educators
Need more information?
Contact Program Coordinators:
Dr. Catrina Davis
davisca@ecu.edu
Dr. Dionna Manning
manningd@ecu.edu
252-328-0067
Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to apply to the free 2-day ECU Pirate Institute for Rural Aspiring Teacher Educators. During this two day on-campus experience, participants will interact with current ECU teacher education majors and faculty and staff.
Participants will learn about college life at ECU, explore the field of education through engaging and innovative activities and make meaningful relationships with peers.
The institute will take place at ECU on May 20-21, 2022 from 9:30am-3:30pm each day.
Sign up today, spots are limited. Deadline to apply is April 29, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their application status once all applications have been received and reviewed.
Participant Criteria
- Must be interested in a career as an Educator.
- Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in North Carolina.
- Have at least a 2.5 unweighted overall GPA.
- Participate in the full two-day experience.
- Complete and submit the PIRATE participant application.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor to: Dr. Catrina Davis at davisca@ecu.edu by noon on April 29, 2022.
- Students of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of PIRATE Program
- Engage in innovative and fun activities.
- Interact with a variety of NC leaders in education.
- Develop friendships with like-minded high school students throughout the state.
- Meet current students and hear the stories of their journeys into education.
- Learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, campus life and academic support programs offered.
- Participate in innovative activities and enhance your communication skills.
- Be mentored by current ECU students and faculty members during the program.
- Learn more about the teaching profession through presentations and small group discussions.
- Receive ongoing mentoring, encouragement and support by current ECU students after the program through digital engagement.