Charlotte Agger, Ph.D. '14I chose the UNC School of Education primarily because of the knowledgeable and renowned faculty members. The journal articles I pored over during my undergraduate education were a product of some of the professors here at UNC.
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UNC School of Education faculty member Courtney Hattan, Ph.D., an assistant professor and a leading scholar focused on incorporating students’ backgrounds and knowledge in reading instruction and enhancing the science of reading, served as guest editor of a December 2024 special issue of Educational Psychologist titled “Expanding the Science of Reading: Contributions from Educational Psychology.”…
Jasmyne Yeldell's interest in science started early in her life. It later sparked curiosity for applying a people-focused approach to make science education more accessible. As an undergraduate biology major at the University of Miami, Yeldell took courses in education, discovering a passion for the study of teaching and learning. The intimate class settings and…
Ethan Hutt, Ph.D., the Gary Stuck Faculty Scholar in Education at the UNC School of Education and an education historian, co-authored a forthcoming article – “‘Original History’ and the Free Exercise Case for Religious Charter Schools” – that has been included in an amicus brief for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.…
Taylor Schmidt’s passion for teaching and democracy in education began in the classroom and has continued as a doctoral student at Carolina. Drawing upon his time in the classroom, Schmidt explores how education can inspire both teachers and students, and help democracy thrive while embracing global perspectives. “My heart has always been in teaching,” said…
Troy Sadler, Ph.D., the Thomas James Distinguished Professor of Experiential Learning at the UNC School of Education, was selected as The Graduate School’s 2025 recipient of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring. He was recognized by Beth Mayer-Davis, Ph.D., dean of The Graduate School and Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and…