Sophia Foster
Sophia Foster is Pender County Schools’ Beginning Teacher of the Year. Ms. Foster is enrolled in WCE’s MAT program. She teaches at...
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D.C. Virgo's Positivity Project
The Positivity Project is making an impact at D.C. Virgo! We are pleased to share a story written by fifth grade teacher Colette Fraley that shows...
Ashton Allgood-Batten ’11M
Ashton Allgood-Batten ’11M has received the North Carolina Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMT) Center’s 2025...
Bethany Meighen ’15 Ed.D.
Bethany Meighen ’15 Ed.D. has been selected to serve as the 13th President at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. She will begin her...
WCE Alums Named NHCS Educators of the Year
Desiree Traylor ’14 is New Hanover County Schools’ Elementary Educator of the Year, Benjamin Lord ’22M is Middle School and...
Congratulations to May Graduates
In May, the Watson College of Education celebrated the achievements of our most recent graduates!
Maggie West '24
Maggie West graduated from UNCW in May 2024 with a BA in Biology and is currently pursuing her MAT in Secondary Education from the Watson College....
WCE Celebrates Master Teachers
Members of the 2022-2025 cohort of PDS Master Teachers were recognized at the PDS Partnership Teacher Celebration on May 1.
UNCW Wins Esports Championship
The UNCW Esports Valorant Team won the NECC Division IV Championship on April 7, their second championship this academic year!
Wilmington Regional SeaPerch Competition
Twenty-one middle and high school teams participated in the 2025 Wilmington Regional SeaPerch Competition hosted by CESTEM on March 15.
Kylei Ward '25
Kylei Ward ’25, recipient of a spring 2025 Hattie M. Strong Scholarship, is completing her internship at Belville Elementary School. Kylei...
Bridgette Gruber '25
Bridgette Gruber will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education. This spring, she received a Hattie M. Strong Scholarship award. We are...
Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CESTEM hosted the Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair on February 15. The event provides an opportunity for third through 12th grade...
Ruth Markezich '25
Ruth Markezich ’25 has received a spring 2025 Hattie M. Strong Scholarship award. Ruth is completing an internship at Newport Elementary...
Laura Bailey Named Sandhills Region POY
Laura Bailey ’24Ed.D. has been named the Sandhills Region Principal of the Year. Dr. Bailey is principal at Scotland High School in Scotland...
Wilmington Regional NC Science Olympiad
More than 900 middle school and high school students participated in the 2025 Wilmington Regional Science Olympiad hosted by WCE’s CESTEM on...
Mattie Johnson is NHCS Rookie of the Year
Mattie Johnson ’22M is New Hanover County Schools’ Rookie of the Year. Ms. Johnson teaches English at Ashley High School.
Anthony Martin Named Sandhills Region TOY
Anthony Martin ’17 Ed.D. has been named the Sandhills Region Teacher of the Year. Dr. Martin is a CTE educator at East Columbus Junior/Senior...
Madison Mobley '25
Madison Mobley ’25 has received a spring 2025 Hattie M. Strong Scholarship award. Madison is completing an internship at Murrayville...
Join Us for High School Teaching Information Sessions
On Feb 26 and March 13, UNCW’s Watson College will host information sessions for students interested in exploring a career as a high school...
Hannah Moon Named SE Region Teacher of the Year
Hannah Moon ’08M has been named the Southeast Region Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Moon teaches English at Laney High School.
Kevin Ojaniit Named NCCAT BTOY Finalist
Kevin Ojaniit ’23 has been named a finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome...
Congratulations to December 2024 Graduates
In December, the Watson College of Education celebrated the achievements of our most recent graduates including students who earned undergraduate...
Jenny Root Receives PECASE Award
Jenny Root ’10 of Florida State University has been selected as one of about 400 scientists and engineers to receive the Presidential Early...
UNCW Wins Esports Conference Championship
The UNCW Valorant Team clinched the National Esports Collegiate Conference Division V championship on Dec 4 with a finals win over the University...