This year the #ECUCOE launched annual awards to highlight the accomplishments of faculty, staff and students!. Learn more about the awards and winners ⤵️ .

#ECUCOE graduate students are studying abroad with Dr. Karen Jones and Dr. Rita Soulen in Colombia where they are exploring Colombian cultural heritage with a special focus on educational leadership and library science and their responses to political influences.

Dr. Rebecca Stallkamp is one of just 20 Teach Access Fellows in the U.S. — and she’s bringing accessibility to the forefront at ECU. Learn more about how she's implementing changes in her courses and beyond ➡️

Want to reconnect with #ECUCOE? Interested in knowing what's happening in Pirate Nation? Celebrating an accomplishment?. Update your contact information on our form and share what's happening in your life!. Alumni Update Form ➡️

Future teachers on deck! 🚨 . 104 high school students from 35 NC counties spent 3 days living the college life, leading mini lessons & discovering their passion for education at ECU’s PIRATE program 🏴‍☠️📚 . Learn more about their experience ⤵️

Happy Fourth of July! The university is closed today and will resume operation on Monday, July 7th.

From curiosity to competition, ECU Community School scholars shone at the regional Science Olympiad, placing in five events! ✨. Learn more ⤵️

The cost of teaching supplies quickly adds up. Elementary education major Rebekah Price dreamed up the idea of a lesson plan supply closet to help fellow #PirateEducators during their internships and ease their financial burden. Learn more ⤵️

#ICYMI Rachel Candaso was named the 2025 North Carolina Teacher of the Year! . Rachel completed her Teach for America/Residency pathway at ECU in spring '22 & we are thrilled to have played a small part in her journey as an educator. Learn more ⤵️

What do power, control, and silence have to do with the Diddy trial? 👀 . Dr. Shanita Brown, counselor education faculty and expert on intimate partner violence, breaks it down in a recent BuzzFeed News feature ⤵️ .

From inspired student to inspiring educator 💜 . Nate Emerick found his calling in the classroom & Johnston County Public Schools took notice by awarding him Outstanding First Year Teacher. Learn more about how he shows up for his students & community ⤵️

The #ECUCOE is embracing the benefits of integrating AI into classrooms and research. Recently, faculty & staff attended a professional development workshop focused on providing educators with tools f& knowledge to successfully use AI. Learn more ➡️

Congrats to Genevieve Stewart of Tallwood High School on receiving a 4-year #ECUCOE scholarship! COE Professional Advisory Board member & former mathematics educator Gail Englert presented the scholarship. We look forward to seeing you as a future #PirateEducator Genevieve!

We were excited to have our 2025 Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators (PIRATE) on campus this week! Their enthusiasm and passion for education was truly inspiring 💜

Our #ECUCOE literacy ambassadors and faculty participated in a study-away professional developing in the spring semester. Fourteen students traveled to Winston-Salem where they presented, networked and built community. Learn more ➡️

Hunter Pierce's dedication to education has paid off — he was selected as the 2024-25 ECU Student Teacher of the Year! 🏆 . He graduated in May with a degree in history education & will teach American History in Elizabeth City. Learn more about Hunter ➡️

Congratulations to Zacchaeus Jones of Lenoir College Early College on receiving the Maynard Scholar and North Carolina Teaching Fellows awards! He was presented with his awards by Dr. Dionna Manning. We're excited to welcome you to campus as a #PirateEducator Zacchaeus!

Congratulations to Mary Lee from Richmond Early College who was presented her #ECUCOE scholarship by COE Professional Advisory Board member Camp Price. We're excited to have you as a future #PirateEducator Mary!

How has it already been a week since graduation?! . We're so proud of our #PirateEducators and wish them the best of luck with their next steps 💜 🎓

Today marks the beginning of Grad Student Appreciation Week! Take part in social media challenges for potential gift cards/certificates, performance tickets and more!. Also, join #ECUGradSchool virtually Tuesday at 5PM for a wellness workshop ➡️