High-quality programs, outstanding faculty and extensive opportunities for hands-on learning through classroom placements, community outreach and international travel are a few of the reasons students choose the Watson College of Education.
There are many pathways to becoming a teacher. We love to hear teachers share personal stories about what drew them to the profession and what they love about teaching. And, we’re pleased to share some of their stories with you!
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Jeremy
Listen to Jeremy’s video testimonial as he discusses his experience with becoming a teacher & the impact it has had. Jeremy is a high school science teacher. Teachers “make the world a better place.”
Evelyn
Watch Evelyn’s video testimonial as she remembers her ESL teacher’s impact on her life. Evelyn is now a middle school teacher. “Students, they see themselves in you & it’s important…”
Harris
Listen to Harris’s video testimonial as he discusses what he loves about being an informal science educator with MarineQuest. “My classroom can be the marsh, it can be the beach, it can be on a research vessel…”
Fumika
Watch Fumika’s video testimonial as she talks about what she loves about being an elementary school teacher. If you want to have an impact on the world, then teach. If you have that passion, please, go for it because the students, they need us.”
Yvette
Listen to Yvette’s video testimonial as she talks about the importance of having teachers of color in the classroom. Yvette is an assistant school district superintendent. “Educators are influencers of the next generation. Students need to see that reflection and image of you.”
Jason
Watch Jason’s video testimonial as he remembers his sixth grade math teacher’s impact on his life. As a teacher, “think about the impact that you’re going to have, and the lives that you’re going to change.”
Tre
Listen to Tre’s video testimonial as he discusses why he chose to become a teacher and his experience as a secondary education student at the Watson College.” If you want to do work that’s important, this is probably the most important work that you can do.”
Barbara
Watch Barbara’s video testimonial as she remembers her first grade teacher’s impact on her life. Barbara is now the director of career & technical education for a NC school district. “What I love most about being an educator is that I get to shape the lives of students.”
