UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

Learn more and register here ➡️ https://sites.google.com/uncc.edu/mcleod/home

Congratulations to university supervisor Daniel Maxwell, recipient of the 2024 Higher Education Professional to Watch Award from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education - NCMLE https://education.charlotte.edu/2024/05/01/daniel-maxwell-earns-statewide-higher-education-professional-to-watch-award

It literally is fun for the whole family! https://inside.charlotte.edu/news-features/2024-03-21/nc-science-festival-and-charlotte-kids-fest-coming-campus-april-14

That’s a wrap on the 2024 UNC Charlotte Teacher-to-Teacher Conference 🤙🍎

Designed by teachers for teachers, we're proud to reaffirm each year that becoming a great educator is a commitment to lifelong learning. Thanks to everyone who joined us on campus today!

https://t2t.charlotte.edu/

One of our most popular conferences is just around the corner! See you there? https://t2t.charlotte.edu/

Next up in our free professional development series for current and aspiring teachers: instructional coaching! Join us this Saturday on Zoom 10 a.m. to noon.

Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TXieox

Are you ready to serve as a mentor for teachers and administrators throughout their professional development?

You can also earn your Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching online!

https://professional.charlotte.edu/programs/instructional-coaching-graduate-certificate

Our graduate certificate program prioritizes real-world application, expert instruction and professional networking, making it a valuable option for those seeking to advance their careers in education. You will develop the instructional coaching skills needed to help teachers improve instruction, design quality curriculum, effectively use data to guide instruction and determine areas for development.

Check out this opportunity to become a difference-maker in STEM education! ⬇️
https://pages.charlotte.edu/ethicalcomputationalthinking/about/

We're proud to see our efforts to offer exceptional programs tailored for teachers of tomorrow recognized by U.S. News and World Report 🤙⛏️

For the THIRD year in a row, U.S. News and World Report ranks Charlotte's online bachelor's programs in the Top 10 nationally. 🤙

How Charlotte continues to elevate online education ➡️ bit.ly/CLT-USNOR

Shelby Lattimore '20, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools third-grade teacher, is making national news with her pint-sized financial lessons 📝 🍎.

Learn how "Miss Lattimore Bucks" 💵 helps students in her class and nearly a million more online understand money from NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-nightly-news/video/third-grade-teacher-becomes-tiktok-sensation-for-her-financial-lessons/NBCN526277904

A new chapter begins as we welcome neuroscience and reading researcher Dr. Kelly Cartwright, our first Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy.

https://education.charlotte.edu/2024/01/23/literacy-and-neuroscience-researcher-kelly-b-cartwright-named-spangler-distinguished-professor-of-early-literacy/

Lives are shaped in the classroom and students need great teachers to thrive. Considering a new path or feel like it's your time to make a difference?

Take a look at the transformative experience available through our Teacher Quality Partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

⭐ Learn more and apply at tqp.charlotte.edu

Students receive tuition and health insurance* support, a $39,000 stipend, and funding for textbooks.

UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education The UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education. A national leader committed to equity through excellenc

“If we believe in the power of education, we also have to believe in the power of STEM education.” -Dean Malcolm Butler

The Cato College of Education began the new year with intention at our annual K-12 STEM Conference, hosted by the Center for STEM Education.

During the daylong conference, K-12 teachers and researchers lead interactive sessions for new and experienced professionals in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.

https://cstem.charlotte.edu/

When Stephanie Ijames’ son Campbell left Cox Mill Elementary for the bright lights of middle school, Stephanie stuck around.

“Perfect Storm of Coincidences” Draws Former Psychology Researcher into the Science Classroom – Cato College of Education When Stephanie Ijames’ son Campbell left Cox Mill Elementary for the bright lights of middle school, Stephanie stuck around. She had been a plugged-in parent at Campbell and her daughter Columbia’s schools in Cabarrus County, and was offered a teacher’s assistant position at Cox Mill around th...

It's been a great weekend celebrating our graduates! Check out the differing paths taken by two new teachers representing NinerNation.
Zakia Williams ➡️ https://education.charlotte.edu/2023/12/04/meet-a-graduate-zakia-williams/
Cassidy James ➡️ https://education.charlotte.edu/2023/12/12/curiosity-opportunity-lift-first-year-social-studies-teacher-to-masters-degree/

"When I applied, I was only considering my graduate certificate in teaching. With the Teacher Quality Partnership and the opportunities it offered, I was able to earn my master’s degree and continue my journey as a lifelong learner."

-Cassidy James, Cabarrus County Schools high school teacher

Curiosity, Opportunity Propel First-Year Social Studies Teacher to Master’s Degree – Cato College of Education “Everything fit together. I decided that day to apply and felt like all of the pieces of my life led to that moment. I wanted to combine my passion for learning about the world around me with teaching others to see it too,” graduating Cato College of Education master’s student and first-year s...

“Nothing in the military prepared me for how nervous I would be to read to kindergarteners!”

-Bethany Mavromatis, student and U.S. Navy veteran

UNC Charlotte KDP and The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi students visited Niner University Elementary to share their love of literacy with young readers.

Students Share Love of Reading at Niner University Elementary – Cato College of Education Bethany Mavromatis slowed in the hallway of Niner University Elementary (NUE) to compose herself, closed her eyes, breathed deeply, and wiped the tears away. She crossed the threshold of her assigned classroom as a buzzing group waited. She took a seat and opened “The Last Stop on Market Street......

Santa's got a doctorate!

Alumnus Titus Hopper (a.k.a. Hop the Black Santa) leads in Cleveland County Schools as an instructional coach...but that's just his day job.

Not long ago, seeing young kids pained him. Now, as Black Santa, they bring him pure joy. NC native Titus Hopper — aka Hop The Black Santa — has overcome a brutal tragedy to find happiness as an educator, a dad and a big guy in a red suit.

“There have been so many celebrations, learning experiences, and challenges. All of these moments have pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and recognize the potential I have while helping build my confidence."

How Future Teacher Zakia Williams Found a New Path at UNC Charlotte – Cato College of Education Zakia Williams began her time at UNC Charlotte as a transfer student grappling with changing her major. In a pivotal session, her academic advisor asked Williams what she was passionate about and wanted from a future career. Her answers helped guide her decision to pursue a dual major in elementary....

ICYMI: UNC Charlotte's chapter of KDP continued its winning streak with a trio of awards at the 55th Kappa Delta Pi Convocation. The chapter was 1 of 3 to receive the highest award – the Gold Award – for its Celebration of Teaching event. https://education.charlotte.edu/2023/11/28/national-education-honors-society-recognized-for-chapter-excellence/

It’s that basic, it’s that simple. We have to care.” - LeVar Burton, executive producer

Join our Mebane Early Literacy Center as we continue the conversation on equity in reading instruction.

"Wayland Cato, Jr. understood the value of education to young people and the world. We feel the Cato family’s contributions to teaching each day in our building and they will continue to bear fruit in hundreds of K-12 classrooms across the country in the years to come." -Dean Malcolm Butler.

Services were held this week in remembrance of businessman and philanthropist Wayland H. Cato, Jr., who passed away November 4th at age 100.

UNC Charlotte remembers philanthropist Wayland H. Cato Jr. – Cato College of Education For his dedication to the University, UNC Charlotte remembers Charlotte business leader and philanthropist Wayland H. Cato Jr., who passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 

Counseling professor Dania Fakhro left her home country of Syria to escape civil war. Now she's moving to the front lines of efforts to support refugee mental health. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2023/11/22/refugee-mental-health-counseling #

Student mental health and school safety were in focus this month as Dean Malcolm Butler met with Senator Thom Tillis and leaders from across the state to discuss implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. https://education.charlotte.edu/2023/11/13/dean-butler-joins-senator-thom-tillis-leaders-for-roundtable-on-bipartisan-safer-communities-act/

Proud to be a leader in literacy.

UNC Charlotte stands out as NC colleges retool how to teach kids to read A review of UNC system colleges of education found only UNC Charlotte had a strong program for using the science of reading to prepare elementary teachers. Now the others are scrambling to catch up.

Student mental health and school safety were in focus Friday as Dean Malcolm Butler and other leaders met with Senator Thom Tillis to discuss implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. https://oese.ed.gov/bipartisan-safer-communities-act/

Alumnus Dwight Thompson is leading one of the state's best schools for improving student achievement with his school in the top 30 of 2,600 public schools for growth in reading and math.

Congrats to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Principal of the Year!

Principal of the Year honor gives Renaissance West STEAM something new to celebrate After leading Renaissance West STEAM Academy to strong growth on test scores, Dwight Thompson is named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' principal of the year.

The UNC Charlotte counseling master's program earns Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's top national award for excellence in standards and innovation, joining the doctoral program, which won the award in 2021. https://education.charlotte.edu/2023/10/26/unc-charlottes-counseling-masters-program-earns-national-honor-for-excellence-and-innovation/

Are charter schools bound by the U.S. Constitution? Does a charter school dress code that requires girls to wear skirts violate the Equal Protection Clause or Title IX? The Chalk & Gavel podcast discusses a case with significant implications for the school choice movement. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-and-gavel/id1712117845