Yana Gaitan with long wavy brown hair and glasses looks at the camera while sitting outdoors on a sunny day. She wears a white top and gold necklaces. Behind her are trees, a sidewalk, and a grassy area, with a small pink ball visible in the background.

Spartan Voices: Yana Gaitan

Yana Gaitan is a Statesville, N.C., native who will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education. She is minoring in business.

A smiling Sawyer Wemyss in a pink-and-white floral dress stands in a classroom doorway, holding the door open with both hands, with desks and chairs visible behind her.

Spartan Voices: Sawyer Wemyss

Sawyer Wemyss is a Middle Grades Education major with a concentration in mathematics. She is minoring in Spanish. The Kernersville, N.C., native plans to graduate in May of 2029. Why Did you Choose UNCG? UNCG has a PHENOMENAL education program and compassionate teacher education staff members. When I was applying… Continue reading…

Leila Lovell, with long brown hair and wearing a black top and a pearl necklace, standing in front of a tiered outdoor fountain with water spraying upward and trees in the background.

Spartan Voices: Leila Lovell

Lelia Lovell is an elementary education major who is minoring in psychology. The Greensboro, N.C., native expects to graduate in May of 2026.

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.