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Abigail Hartley outdoors in a sunlit field, smiling at the camera. She wears a light blue “UNC Greensboro School of Education – Future Teacher” T-shirt and jeans, with one hand in her pocket. She holds a plush pumpkin with a small smiling face and soft arms.

Spartan Voices: Abigail Hartley

Abigail Hartley is a native of Randleman, N.C., who is a Dual Licensure: Elementary Education and Special Education major. She is expected to graduate in the spring of 2029.

Head shot of Stephanie Moretz to the right of the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education logo

Spartan Voices: Stephanie Moretz

Stephanie Moretz is a student in the Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Higher Education program. The Todd, N.C., native is expected to graduate in 2028.

Katelyn Cruthirds, with shoulder-length wavy hair and round glasses, smiles at the camera while sitting indoors at a desk, lit by warm light against a neutral background

Spartan Voices: Katelyn Cruthirds

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.

Skylar Sumrell leans against a tiled wall, looking at the camera with a calm expression. They are wearing a black floral-patterned top, gold earrings, and a delicate necklace. The background features small square tiles in neutral and blue tones.

Spartan Voices: Skylar Sumrell

Skylar Sumrell is majoring in Deaf Education (IDEAS). The Clemmons, N.C., native expects to graduate this spring.

Head shot of Diego Mureño to the right of the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations logo

Spartan Voices: Diego Mureño

Diego Mureño is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program. The Marion, N.C., graduated this fall.

Head shot of Tyler Bacote to the righte of the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education logo

Spartan Voices: Tyler Bacote

Tyler Bacote is a doctoral student in the Educational Studies with a concentration in Higher Education program. The Columbia, S.C., native expects to graduate in 2027.

Ava Cobb, with braided hair, paints a colorful mural featuring abstract and cartoon-like faces in bright colors. She is holding a paintbrush and concentrating on her work.

Spartan Voices: Ava Cobb

Ava Cobb is a Special Education major who in also minoring in Studio Art. She is from Cary, N.C., and expects to graduate in May of 2027.

Marilyn Tucker stands outdoors on a snowy night, wearing a black American Eagle sweatshirt.

Spartan Voices: Marilyn Tucker

Marilyn Tucker is an Elementary Education major from Madison, N.C., who is minoring in Human Development and Family Studies. She expects to graduate in May of 2027.