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Trauma Goes to School

Arionna Wilkerson CED alum

Mental health issues are on the rise among all ages. A new School of Education academy provides trauma-informed training to schools and our community. Last year, Arionna Wilkerson was part of the first cohort of UNC Greensboro master’s students placed in Rockingham County Schools to increase trauma-awareness. Now she works … 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


Class of 2021: Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith CED Alum 2021

After four years working as an elementary school counselor, Ashley Smith returned to UNCG to pursue a PhD so she could teach the next generation of counselors. She persevered and found grace during her time as a Spartan.  For soon-to-be graduate Ashley Smith, the “G” in “UNCG” stands for grace. … 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


Principal and SOE Alum Kevin Wheat Cultivates an Environment of Care

Kevin Wheat, Principal at Allen Jay Middle

North Carolina’s principals and superintendents have done wonderful work, particularly in the face of the pandemic. Many of these school administrators are Spartans, proud alumni of the UNCG School of Education. Each alumnus has a fascinating story and a unique perspective: An educator is an advocate, and as an administrator … Continued


Leah Carper (ELC) named Teacher of the Year

Leah Carper ELC alum

Congratulations to Leah Carper, an alumnae educator, who received Guilford County Schools’ highest honor last week, being named Teacher of the Year. Carper is an English teacher at Northern Guilford High School who received her bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from UNCG. During the pandemic, Carper turned to technology … Continued