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Kayla Baker (ELC) 2022 Showcase Winner

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Please join us in congratulating Kayla Baker, 4th Year PhD student in the School of Education’s (SOE) Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC). She was the winner of the Social Sciences, Education, and Business category in this year’s UNCG Graduate Research and Creativity Showcase. This event provided an … Continued


Life-Changing Lessons

Real World English teacher Maria Cristina Morales during class at Allen Middle School.

Real World English meets the practical needs of adult refugees and immigrants by providing a safe space for them to learn the essentials of English while their children have fun and learn, too. “We have had students who’ve taken and passed the GED […]


4th Annual Diversity in Language and Culture Conference | February 12th

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The Diversity in Language and Culture Conference (DLCC) brings together educators, students, faculty, staff, and other community members to explore issues that are relevant and pressing related to education. Each conference includes a keynote speaker, breakout session options, and a closing remarks/Q&A time. In this year’s 4th annual conference, Dr. … Continued


Superintendent Aaron Woody, a Chief Cheerleader for Students

Aaron Wood ELC Alum

To Superintendent of Asheboro City Schools Aaron Woody MEd ’04 EdD ’10, leading a school system during a worldwide pandemic doesn’t just mean making executive decisions and signing paperwork. It means doing the work to really figure out how to best support students. And part of that is critically analyzing … Continued


Kisha Clemons’ Path to NC Principal of the Year

Kisha Clemons ELC Alum

The COVID-19 pandemic created many new barriers for administrators to deal with. Adjustment to rapidly changing regulations, establishment of online education, the extended support necessary for students and families, and more all were suddenly brought to the forefront of educators’ minds.  However, as doctoral student and principal of Shuford Elementary … Continued


Principal and SOE Alum Ashely Westmoreland speaks about those a-ha moments

Ashley Westmoreland SOE Alum and Principal at Alexander Wilson Elementary School

“The role of education is to serve.” And for alumna and Alexander Wilson Elementary School Principal Ashley Westmoreland ‘13 Certification, there’s always work to be done. It’s about knowing the people you serve, having support, and creating the time and space to allow for big conversations about how to promote … Continued