College of Education

Jun 16, 2025

Scholarship Support Lets Kimberly Sutton Become Motivational Force for Students

After nearly a decade as a teacher, Kimberly Sutton decided to become a school counselor in order to better understand her students and make a greater impact on their lives. The College of Education’s online master of education in school counseling program and the Cassandra Lee Versteeg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship helped make it all possible.

Jun 3, 2025

Joy of Education Celebrated at College of Education’s 2025 Scholarships Banquet

The College of Education held its annual scholarship banquet this spring celebrating the transformative power of education and the generosity of those who support it.

May 27, 2025

‘I Wanted To See If I Could Make a Difference in the Way That We Teach Mathematics’

Margaret Borden ’16, ’21MED, ’25PHD is the first Park Scholar to earn a doctoral degree from the College of Education. In this Q&A, she shares what brought her to NC State, what she learned on campus and how it all prepared her for what’s next.

May 27, 2025

Scholarship Helps Sabria Johnson ’25 Launch Students’ Higher Education Journeys

Sabria Johnson, a recent graduate of the College of Education’s Applied Education Studies: Learning Design and Technology program, loves helping community college students begin their higher education journeys. Working at Wake Tech while earning her bachelor’s degree at NC State helped Johnson afford her tuition, as did the COMID Scholarship she received through the College of Education.

May 20, 2025

Catalyst Grant Empowers Rural Students, Enhances Computational Thinking Through STEAM Club

Joey Huang is the assistant professor of learning, design and technology in the College of Education and principal investigator for the Catalyst Grant “Empowering Rural Young Girls: Enhancing Computational Thinking Through a STEAM Club.” The Catalyst Grant program is funded by the William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and the College of Education to increase research collaborations among their respective faculty and staff.

Apr 22, 2025

How Can Teachers Implement Effective Literacy Instruction?

“The key is to know which strategies are actually based on research,” says Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns.

Apr 15, 2025

Scholarship Support Allows Nathan Jenkins to Make a Positive Impact in Higher Education

Not only did faculty in the College of Education notice Nathan Jenkins’ dedication to his studies and his unique contributions to the classroom, but Professor Raymond Ting also recommended him for the Kimberly F. Crews Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship has made it possible for Jenkins to purchase necessary items, such as textbooks, and better balance the responsibilities that come with earning his master’s degree.

Apr 2, 2025

Seventh Day of Giving Showcases Passion for NC State

Fueled by donors representing various industries, regions and connections to the university, Day of Giving 2025 proved once again that passion for NC State ties the Pack together.

Apr 1, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Leads to New Connections, Opportunities for Thomas Nguyen

When Thomas Nguyen, a sophomore majoring in middle grades English language arts and social studies education, attended the College of Education’s Scholarship Banquet last spring, he saw it as an exciting new opportunity. Nguyen is the recipient of the Carl J. Dolce Scholarship, which he uses to help cover expenses such as tuition, books and other needed materials.

Mar 4, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Helps Samantha Villanueva Garcia Champion Students

After Samantha Villanueva Garcia attended the College of Education’s Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT) as a high school student, she knew she wanted to attend NC State. LIFT is supported by donors to the College of Education, and Villanueva Garcia received financial support through the Aurora R. de Zarate Scholarship while earning her bachelor’s degree.