Spartan Voices: Diego Mureño
Diego Mureño is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program. The Marion, N.C., graduated this fall.
UNC Greensboro
ELC Hosts Successful Rebecca Carver Institute
The Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) at UNC Greensboro’s School of Education hosted the annual Rebecca Carver Institute on Experiential Education on Saturday, October 18, 2025, which also coincided with UNCG’s Homecoming.
Smiley Award Nomination Window Now Open
School of Education students, as well as any UNC Greensboro student with an education major, may now apply for the 2026 Smiley Award. The application deadline is March 1, 2026.
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.
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.
Meet the Researcher: Dr. David Osworth
Dr. David Osworth is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations.
Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year Shaped by UNCG Experiences
Jason Johnson began his career in education as a business ed teacher in Chatham County in 1997. Now, as the principal of Orange High School in Orange County, Johnson is the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.
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.
ELC Welcomes Participants for Seventh Critical Conversations Conference
The Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations in the UNC Greensboro School of Education hosted the seventh annual Critical Conversations Conference on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This year’s theme was “Grounded and Growing: Collective Work to Strengthen Education and Communities.” The theme addressed the changing political, social, and cultural landscape in education and the increasing need for collaboration among educators, students, communities, and organizations.
Meet the Researcher: Dr. Lalenja Harrington
An assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC), Dr. Lalenja Harrington originally came to UNC Greensboro in 2007 to serve with Beyond Academics (now Integrative Community Studies), a program for students with intellectual disabilities who want to further their education.