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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.

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.

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.

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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.  

Members of the Princeville theater troupe perform

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. 

A presenter leads a session at the 2024 Rebecca Carver Institute

ELC Hosts Successful Rebecca Carver Institute

The Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations at UNC Greensboro’s School of Education hosted the annual Rebecca Carver Institute on Experiential Education on October 26, 2024.

Principal Preparation Key Focus For Two ELC Projects

School administrators or teachers looking to become a principal have multiple paths to that goal within the UNCG School of Education. A pair of programs specifically provide the essential training to achieve that goal – the Principal Preparation for Excellence and Equity in Rural Schools and the Assistant Principal Leadership Academy. 

Dr. Tiffanie Lewis-Durham sits at a table next to a pink flower

Meet The Researcher: Dr. Tiffanie Lewis-Durham

Dr. Tiffanie Lewis-Durham, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations, came to UNC Greensboro in 2018 after working for a non-profit in New York City.