A mirror in her aunt’s dining room inspired Candy Chambers to create her first classroom. The 9-year-old wrote lesson plans on that mirror using washable markers to teach her brothers and cousins as she pretended to work in her dream job. This straight-A, first-generation Spartan will graduate in May with a degree in elementary education.
UNC Greensboro’s School of Education (SOE) continued to be well-recognized by U.S. News & World Report. The SOE has been rated No. 36 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, No. 12 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Special Education Programs, and No. 16 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans.
Dr. Tolulope Sulaimon serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Specialized Education Services who has a research focus on reading comprehension.
Katelyn Cruthirds is an Elementary Education major who is also pursuing a minor in American Sign Language. The Thomasville, N.C., native will graduate in the spring of 2027.
With nearly 300 dual language immersion programs across the state of North Carolina, the state is among the national leaders in such offerings for its students. These programs allow students to learn in a multitude of languages, preparing them for life in a global society.
Skylar Sumrell is majoring in Deaf Education (IDEAS). The Clemmons, N.C., native expects to graduate this spring.
Committed to using his ASL skills, Mark Lineberger chose to major in deaf education, but unlike his classmates, he did not plan to teach. While on campus, he interpreted for other students in their classes and expanded his experience working with people with hearing disabilities.
Dr. Jennifer Niles serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development. She has research interests in school counseling.
Diego Mureño is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program. The Marion, N.C., graduated this fall.
A licensed clinical mental health counselor and National Certified Counselor, Hilary Flint is now in their second year of the Counseling and Counselor Education doctoral program in UNC Greensboro’s Department of Counseling and Educational Development.