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Dr. Darrell Harris, right, with GCS Superintendent Dr. Whitley Oakley, left, at the GCS awards celebration

SOE Alums Recognized by Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools recently held its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards where numerous UNC Greensboro School of Education alumni were honored for their performances. Awards were handed out for Rookie Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Social Worker of the Year, School Psychologist of the Year, School Counselor of the Year, and School Library Media Coordinator of the Year.

A group of Department of Counseling and Educational Development faculty and alumni gather at a conference

Dr. Amanda Giordano Credits CED, Vacc Clinic for Her Career Success

After spending five years as a student at UNC Greensboro earning first her master’s in community counseling (2009) and then a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education (2012), Dr. Amanda Giordano continues to feel a deep connection to the school and especially the Department of Counseling and Educational Development (CED) and its Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic. 

Dr. Darrell Harris, left, featured on WFMY

ELC Alum Named GCS Principal of the year

Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations alum Dr. Darrell Harris was recognized as the Guilford County Schools Principal of the Year.

Peter Turner sits in a wooden rocking chair in front of a colorful mural featuring books and buildings. He is holding a children's book titled Following Me, Moon! by Darren Farrell. Three more children's books—Children Make Terrible Pets, Thank You, Octopus, and an unidentified green creature mask—are placed on the floor next to him. The background includes a large illustrated book with a child reading and a turtle nearby.

All the World’s a Stage for Librarian Peter Turner

Storytelling has long been used as a tool to educate and entertain. At the Greensboro Central Library, that tradition is embraced and practiced daily by Peter Turner – who has served as the branch’s children’s librarian for going on 10 years.

Black and white photo of three young women standing outdoors in front of a parked car and trees. They are dressed in mid-20th-century style dresses. The woman in the middle, Barbara Berryhill, is wearing a checkered dress, while the others wear patterned or solid dresses. The background includes a sidewalk, a brick building on the left, and leafy trees on the right. The image has a vintage, slightly blurry quality.

Berryhill Scholarships Grow Education at UNCG

UNCG’s School of Education makes a profound impact on classrooms in North Carolina. Teachers trained at UNCG, who often have more than 1,000 hours of hands-on experience in classrooms by the time they graduate, are ready for successful careers.

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SOE Announces Newest Class of Inspirational Educators

Wishing to recognize the significant impact that so many educators have made in the lives of students, the UNC Greensboro School of Education (SOE) is thrilled to announce its latest class of Inspirational Educators.  

Head shot of Dr. Morgan Chitiyo to the right of the UNCG School of Education logo

A Conversation With Dr. Morgan Chitiyo, Interim Dean of the School of Education

Join us from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, for a special Q&A session with Dr. Morgan Chitiyo, Interim Dean of the UNCG School of Education. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Chitiyo as he reflects on his vision for the School of Education, shares insights from his leadership experience, and answers your questions about current priorities and future directions.