Candace Heckstall, ’10 (TESOL), leads the charge for immigrant & refugee students in Colorado
Candace Heckstall graduated from our TESOL program in 2010 and was one of the participants who went with Dr. Ye He to China as part of the Fulbright-Hays group projects abroad program. She’s now working as a Newcomer specialist at Denver Public Schools and has created some great resources for teachers working with multilingual learners […]
Class of 2021: Ashley Smith
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. That’s the word she uses […]
Principal and SOE Alum Ashely Westmoreland speaks about those a-ha moments
“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 equity and access. Read more […]
Principal and SOE Alum Kevin Wheat Cultivates an Environment of Care
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 you are not only the […]
Leah Carper (ELC) named Teacher of the Year
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 to engage students by creating […]