UNC Greensboro

Superintendent Aaron Woody, a Chief Cheerleader for Students

Aaron Wood ELC Alum

To Superintendent of Asheboro City Schools Aaron Woody MEd ’04 EdD ’10, leading a school system during a worldwide pandemic doesn’t just mean making executive decisions and signing paperwork. It means doing the work to really figure out how to best support students. And part of that is critically analyzing … Continued


Dr. Edna Tan (TEHE) elected as AAAS Fellow

Edna Tan Headshot

Dr. Edna Tan (TEHE) was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. For a young person, it’s hard to imagine growing up to be a scientist or an engineer if you don’t see scientists or engineers that look like you. Dr. Edna Tan is … Continued


Kisha Clemons’ Path to NC Principal of the Year

Kisha Clemons ELC Alum

The COVID-19 pandemic created many new barriers for administrators to deal with. Adjustment to rapidly changing regulations, establishment of online education, the extended support necessary for students and families, and more all were suddenly brought to the forefront of educators’ minds.  However, as doctoral student and principal of Shuford Elementary … Continued


Class of 2021: Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith CED Alum 2021

After four years working as an elementary school counselor, Ashley Smith returned to UNCG to pursue a PhD so she could teach the next generation of counselors. She persevered and found grace during her time as a Spartan.  For soon-to-be graduate Ashley Smith, the “G” in “UNCG” stands for grace. … Continued


UNCG’s Educational Leadership Prepares Administrators

SOE Building Square Photo

UNCG’s Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) plays an important role in the preparation of administrators who are capable and ready to elevate students in schools. Researchers in the department take an interdisciplinary approach, studying educational philosophy and sociocultural analysis, and using their findings to train new principals … Continued


Principal and SOE Alum Ashely Westmoreland speaks about those a-ha moments

Ashley Westmoreland SOE Alum and Principal at Alexander Wilson Elementary School

“The role of education is to serve.” And for alumna and Alexander Wilson Elementary School Principal Ashley Westmoreland ‘13 Certification, there’s always work to be done. It’s about knowing the people you serve, having support, and creating the time and space to allow for big conversations about how to promote … Continued


UNCG Holds Conference for Educational Interpreters

Student participating in the PID conference

UNC Greensboro’s Professions in Deafness (PID) program is renowned for being the only program in the UNC System that fully prepares students to earn their interpreting license and work in professions that relate to deafness. While in the program, students demonstrate hands-on leadership through their involved work with the academic and … Continued