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Preparing exceptional teacher leaders from eastern NC to serve public eastern NC schools.
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Superintendents & Eastern North Carolina Recap 🐺❤️

Our amazing Transformational Scholars had the opportunity to have breakfast with superintendents from across Eastern North Carolina! This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with educational leaders, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn more about the impact they are making in communities across our state.

We are grateful for the opportunity to build connections, gain valuable insight, and continue growing as future educators and leaders. 🐺📚✨

#TransformationalScholars #NCState #FutureEducators #EasternNorthCarolina #wolfpack by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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So… what exactly is Transformational Scholars? 👀❤️🐺 by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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24 days ago

Our amazing Transformational Scholars are out here doing AMAZING things in Wilson, North Carolina, during our We Teach Weekend Trip! ❤️🐺

Friday 📚🏫
✨ Visited James Hunt High School
✨ Visited John W. Jones Elementary School
✨ Had the amazing opportunity to interact with students and teachers
✨ Observed classrooms and learned more about how education operates in Wilson County

Saturday 🤝🏽❤️
✨ Had the opportunity to give back to the Wilson community by partnering with Waymakers of North Carolina
✨ Helped fill blessing boxes with essential resources for community members
✨ Worked in their warehouse and supported their efforts to serve families in need

This weekend was filled with learning, service, community, and meaningful experiences that reminded us of the impact we can make as future educators. We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn, serve, and grow together! ❤️📚 by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Emmy Taylor

Emmy is from Onslow County and is majoring in Mathematics Education. She is a Goodnight Scholar and a member of SAY Village and NCCTM. She enjoys doing poetry and going to the beach. She also would never give up the opportunity to talk about teaching or anything she finds interesting.

Why did you choose NC State?
I loved how the College of Ed made me feel at home. It is such an amazing community and it feels like a family.

Why did you choose teaching?
I want kids to succeed in ways that my teachers helped me succeed.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
It means helping the community that helped me.

What is something you look forward to this year?
Learning to become more open and outgoing. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Jayleigh Locklear

Jayleigh is from Cumberland County and is majoring in Elementary Education. She is also a member of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows, and is a member of the Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village. She is looking forward to joining clubs on campus in the future.

What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies largely consist of going on walks and doing arts & crafts! I enjoy outdoor walks because they help me relax, clear my mind, and connect with nature. Arts and crafts allow me to express my creativity and make something unique. I love to spend time with my family and friends as much as I can. But my favorite thing of all is volunteering with my track team back home and working with kids to develop their athletic and overall confidence.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State University because of the sense of community I immediately felt from my very first tour, and from the passion that pours from every educator here who is involved with the College of Education.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose the career path of teaching because I’ve always felt it was a calling from God to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Teaching allows me to live out that calling, using my passion for education to help students grow. There’s nothing more fulfilling than watching a child gain confidence and discover their potential, knowing I played a part in that journey.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
To me, this scholarship means everything. It is allowing me to pursue my dream to become an educator, while at the same time providing me with a community that will support and uplift me. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be welcomed into this group of scholars. I am so excited for the path it has given me, and I cannot wait to give back to Eastern North Carolina, the beautiful opportunities it has given to me through this scholarship.

What is something you look forward to this year?
Something I look forward to this year is my field experience I will have through SAY Village. I am so excited to be paired up with a child and get firsthand experience as a mentor. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Carly Kincaid

Carly is from Onslow County and is Majoring in Elementary Education. Carly is also a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and a part of the Wolfpack Club on Campus. She is also a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority at NC State. She loves shopping and trying new things.

Why did you choose NC State?
It is the number 1 school for education in North Carolina!

Why did you choose teaching?
I have always known I wanted to be a teacher. I have a passion for making a positive difference and impact in the lives of children. I also have a love of learning, and I hope to ignite that in others!

What does the scholarship mean to you?
Transformational Scholars is really important to me because I am dedicated to giving back to the community that built me. This scholarship is an amazing opportunity to bring the knowledge that I get from NC State and bring that back to my community!

What is something you look forward to this year?
I look forward to getting involved on campus and growing as a person and student! by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Katie Del Key

Katie Del is from Brunswick County and is Majoring in Secondary Science Education: Chemistry Concentration and Chemistry. On Campus, she is a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, a member of the National Science Teaching Association at NC State, and the Cru Campus Ministries Tech team. In her free time, she is someone who loves kayaking, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with her dogs. She plays French Horn in local ensembles, enjoys being the unofficial nail tech for her friends and family, teaches swim lessons, and loves watching classic movies with her friends.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State for its world-class teacher preparation program, the close-knit community in the College of Education, and the many outreach, service, and engagement opportunities available to me on campus.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose to become an Educator in North Carolina because I believe that quality education is the gateway to an increased quality of life. I want to make a positive impact on my community and the world, and teaching is the best way to achieve that goal!

What does the scholarship mean to you?
The Transformational Scholars program enables me to develop skills and techniques that will make me a more effective and empathetic educator, and to take those skills back to my community in order to benefit the youth of Eastern North Carolina. I believe that the program is not just investing in me as a Pre-Service Teacher, but also in the lives and outcomes of every student who will enter my classroom.

What is something you look forward to this year?
I look forward to the High-Impact Expo in November, where my Cohort will get to share what makes our communities shine, and ideas we have to make them better. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Brianna Jackson

Brianna is from Sampson County and is Majoring in Elementary Education. She is also a member of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows, and she loves hanging out with her friends in her free time.

Why did you choose NC State?
It was close to home and N.C. State had the best education program.

Why did you choose teaching?
I love working with kids and trying to make learning enjoyable for kids.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
This scholarship means that I can learn to become a better teacher and get to come back and teach in Eastern North Carolina.

What is something you look forward to this year?
Meeting new friends and going to a lot of events! by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Diana Harper

Diana is from Pamlico County and is majoring in Elementary Education with a Special Education licensure. On campus, she is involved in SAY Village and is looking forward to joining more clubs! She enjoys spending time with friends, reading, shopping, and spending time with family, and wrestling.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State because I felt like it was a place I could call home. I love the College of Education and all it has to offer, as well as the spirit the Wolfpack has.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose teaching because I always knew I wanted to work with children. I find joy in seeing them succeed, and I love seeing their faces light up when they understand something.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
This scholarship means so much to me as I am able to come to my dream school without putting myself or my parents into debt. Because of this scholarship, I knew I was set to be a teacher. It’s hard to decide to go into a profession that wouldn’t be able to pay off your student loans, but because of this scholarship, I don’t have to worry about that, and I only have to worry about becoming the best educator I can be.

What is something you look forward to this year?
Something I look forward to this year is getting to grow and learn with my cohort family as well as my scholar family. Most of these people also came from small rural counties and were all working with the same purpose. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Chloe Hammonds

Chloe is from Robeson County and is Majoring in Elementary education. Her hobbies include painting and listening to music. On campus she is a member of the Canvas Club.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State for the opportunities and experience.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose to teach because I want to inspire future students to explore and express themselves through art, just as my teachers inspired me to create it.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
This scholarship is a means to provide support and opportunities for my pathway.

What is something you look forward to this year?
I look forward to participating in student teaching. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Chris DeSousa.

Chris is from Craven County and is majoring in Technology, Engineering, Design Education with a minor in coaching education. He loves being active, whether it’s in the gym, playing a sport, or being outside. He’s been working on cars and engines for a while, and really enjoys it. He also loves fishing as it is his favorite pastime. On Campus he is a member of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows and is looking to start his own club, the Future Male Educators of NCSU.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State because it is the number 1 producer of STEM educators in North Carolina, and the opportunities that are available in Raleigh are not found at any other university.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose teaching because I wanted to make a difference. Teachers are some of the most impactful people in younger people’s lives. So many children grow up without stable and reliable people in their lives, and I want to be that person for my students. Going through school can be rough, and I want to make it better and leave an impact on every kid I possibly can. No job could accomplish this goal of mine like education.

What does the scholarship mean to you?
Being a Transformational Scholar means everything to me. Eastern North Carolina is my home. Being able to return and pay back the communities that have made me into who I am today is a dream of mine I have had for a long time. I cannot wait to impact students like my past teachers have impacted me. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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Meet Elizabeth Cowen.

Elizabeth is from Onlsow County and is studying Elementary Education. On campus, she is a member of SAY Village and the North Carolina Teaching Fellows. Her Hobbies include reading, soccer, and swimming at the beach.

Why did you choose NC State?
I chose NC State because I have always loved the campus, and it provides a great community with ample opportunities for growth.

Why did you choose teaching?
I chose teaching because I want to be a part of making a difference in the youth’s lives and show them the potential that they all have. Education was crucial in my upbringing, and I want to help build that foundation for other children.

What does this scholarship mean to you?
This scholarship not only helps lift the financial burden of college but also reminds me of the belief that this program has in my future. It motivates me every day to continue working hard, and I have a community behind me that truly cares about my success.

What is something you look forward to this year?
I am looking forward to making new friends and gaining more experience that will help me in my future career. I am also excited to grow by stepping outside of my comfort zone and involving myself in the opportunities that are shown to me at NC State. by @ncsu_transformational_scholars

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