Check out our amazing grads at the Watson College of Education Graduation Reception! bit.ly/3UE6y8M #2024grads #ItBeginsWithTeachers #ItBeginsWithLeaders #UNCW #UNCW Commencement

Come join us in celebration with the Spring 2024 UNCW Watson College of Education Graduates! Congratulations to everyone! #ItBeginsWithTeachers #ItBeginsWithLeaders #UNCW #Commencement2024

Congrats to Brad Reynolds ’18M, Teacher of the Year at Heide Trask High School! Mr. Reynolds earned his undergraduate degrees in history and communication studies at UNCW and a MAT in Secondary Education from the Watson College. He teaches social studies.

Congratulations to WCE’s May 2024 Ed.D. graduates Marcus Gallagher, Erin Green, Ronice Johnson, Tyler Kulp, Alecia Matthews, Debra Otey, Mary Stuart Peaks, Sarah Smith, Sohail Sukhera, Jeffrey Tilson and Carly Wilson! The graduates were honored at a celebration on May 9.

EmilyAnne Sewell Dunn ’18M is Teacher of the Year at Cape Fear Middle School where she teaches 7th grade science. Ms. Dunn earned her MAT in Secondary Education from the Watson College. Congratulations!

Oh. My. Goodness. We are SOOOO proud of Anay Soto Gomez, B.A. Elementary, for being featured as one of UNCW's spotlight graduates!! Check it out - bit.ly/3wpUakQ

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8. It aims at raising voice in solidarity with the battle against ovarian cancer, one of the most deadly cancers prevalent among women. Learn more at bit.ly/3y8fCeL #WOCD2024 #WorldOvarianCancerDay

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! We know that you are all superheros!! Thank you for everything you do every day to make tomorrow a better world! #ItBeginsWithTeachers #TeacherAppreciation #ThankYouIsNotEnough

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We could never tell you how much we appreciate all the hard work and care that you put into the world! Check out the Google Doodle today! #ItBeginsWithTeachers #TeachersRock

Christine Liao has received UNCW’s Excellence in Online Education Award. Dr. Liao is an associate professor and coordinator of WCE’s MAT in Art Education program. Congratulations! bit.ly/3JQuUag

Congratulations to Jeremy Hilburn, WCE recipient of the Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Hilburn is a professor and coordinator of WCE’s MAT in Middle Grades Education program. bit.ly/3JQuUag

Drs. Keryn Vickers and Yvette Mason presented on the Educators of Color Network at the Personnel Administrators of NC (PANC) conference in Wilmington on April 29.

Scott Carter has been named Watauga County Schools’ Principal of the Year. Mr. Carter earned his undergrad and MSA at UNCW. He is principal at Cove Creek Elementary School. Congratulations! #ItBeginsWithPrincipals bit.ly/3Jzr05J

Happy #WatsonWednesdays ! Come visit the @uncwwatsonstudentleaders in the Ed Building for some free treats and words of encouragement for your exams! #ItBeginsWithTeachers #WSL #WSL cares

Who is in your support network? Take out your phone and text that person this: 'In my Watson Wellness session today, we were asked to shout out someone in our support network, and I chose you!'

Gina Marie Jasionowski, a student in WCE’s MAT in Art Education program, is featured in an OUR story for her work with Christopher Robinson on the Randall Library Mandala in Harmony Art Project. Check it out! bit.ly/3JCsjRb

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2024 Teacher Interns! We are so very proud of you! #ItBeginsWithTeachers #Watson bit.ly/3xU1NQG

Mia Acquanita ’23 has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year at Smithfield-Selma High School in Johnston County. Congratulations!

Traci Bellas and Melissa Wittman were on hand to promote careers in teaching at Swansboro Middle School’s Career Day on April 12. SBMSPIRATES #ItBeginsWithNewTeachers

Watson students have gathered for another Watson Wellness session! This session focused on health and personal well-being for future educators. Interested in becoming resilient educator?? Plan to join us in one of our fall sessions!!