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Alana Martinez Finds Her Calling in School Counseling at UNCG
UNCG school counseling student Alana Martinez draws on her own experience to become a supportive presence for middle school students.
Spartan Voices: Cameron Davis
Meet Cameron Davis, an Elementary Education major from Greensboro, whose passion for creativity, community, and lifelong learning is shaping a future in teaching.
School Counseling Student Emanuel Smith Looks to Build Trust One Conversation at a Time
Just a few weeks into his internship as a school counselor at The A&T Four Middle College, Emanuel Smith spends most mornings speaking with one student who visits his office just to talk. It is a sign of how quickly Smith has become part of the school community and the trust he has developed with students.
UNCG Graduate Naiyana Thues Publishes Children’s Book Celebrating Confidence and Self-Worth
Naiyana Thues, a 2024 elementary education graduate of UNC Greensboro, has self-published her first children’s book. “Crowned in Magic” follows a young girl who discovers a special magic in each hairstyle she wears, before realizing her greatest power comes from within.
UNCG Alumna Dr. Lori Kniffin Earns Early Career Award for Service-Learning Research
The moment that helped to shape Dr. Lori Kniffin’s career came while she was an undergraduate student at Kansas State University. It happened in Texas while traveling with a group of students on a service-learning trip and visiting with people who were experiencing homelessness.
Spartan Voices: Daniel Johnson
Meet Daniel Johnson, an Elementary Education major and Spartan Education Scholar preparing to create supportive classrooms for future students.
UNCG Names School of Education Building for Harriet Shain and Jerome Evenson
UNC Greensboro honored two lifelong educators on Sept. 24, 2026, naming its School of Education building for Harriet Shain Evenson ’53 and Jerome Evenson in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to education and the University.
UNCG School of Education Dean Morgan Chitiyo Receives Africa Leadership Award
UNC Greensboro School of Education Dean Dr. Morgan Chitiyo has been selected as a recipient of the Africa Leadership Award from Global Skills Hub, United Kingdom. The honor will be presented at the 1st Africa Leadership Summit & Awards program scheduled for October 8-10 in Accra, Ghana. Global Skills Hub… Continue reading…
Spartan Voices: Adrianna Fields
Meet Adrianna Fields, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies whose work brings together social work, higher education, research, advocacy, and a deep commitment to disability access and equity.