NC State Ed Leadership in the News

Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Lacey Seaton (NELA Cohort V, ‘21 EDD) featured in @NCStateCED article. We are thrilled about her return to @NCState and look forward to her impactful contributions to our educational leadership program!

Lacey Seaton ’17MSA, ’21EDD will join NC State’s College of Education as an associate teaching professor of educational leadership, beginning Aug. 16, 2024. Currently, she’s an assistant professor of educational leadership and the faculty director for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). 

May 14, 2024

Naeema Carter (Wake 2024) was featured in a NC CED article.

We are inspired by her dedication to her students. See article to learn more about Naeema’s story and experience in the NELA program 

Apr 5, 2024

Rachel Brackney (Wolf/NELA 2025) and NC Teacher of the Year nominee was featured in an article in the Rocky Mount Telegram. We are inspired by her emphasis on building meaningful relationships and advocacy for meeting students’ needs.

Mar 26, 2024

Wolf/NELA, Tuffy, and Red/Wake 2025 Cohorts traveled to the ASCD conference in Washinton, DC.

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference brings experts and practitioners together to recharge and inspire you as we look ahead to a new school year and begin summer learning. 

Aug 31, 2023

Rachel Brackney (NELA 2025) named Edgecombe County Public Schools Teacher of the Year

Rachel Brackney named Edgecombe County Public Schools Teacher of the Year for her service at SouthWest Edgecombe High School. She earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri. She was a 2015 Teach for America corps member and served her first three years in Bertie County. Rachel continued her teaching career in Edgecombe County where she currently serves as a Math 1 teacher at SouthWest Edgecombe High School. Throughout the years, she has served as the head of the science department, School Improvement Team representative, mentor teacher, athletic director, and softball coach. 

Mar 6, 2023

Taylor Evans (Wake Cohort ’22) was selected by WCPSS for Black History Month spotlight

She was recognized for her service at Walnut Creek Elementary School. 

Mar 1, 2023

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli was recognized for Holshouser Award by NC State Chancellor Woodson

Chancellor Woodson noted, “She is passionate about improving the lives of others in our state…” 

Feb 28, 2023

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli honored with prestigious UNC-system wide Holshouser Award for public service

Dr. Fusarelli was selected for her work in preparing high quality principals across the state. 

Feb 22, 2023

Dr. Lauren Lampron (NELA Cohort III / Ed.D. 2015) featured in EdNC article: Meet a principal who offers love first in this come as you are school

Lauren Lampron, Ed.D was interviewed about her time as principal at SouthWest Edgecombe High School. 

Dec 7, 2022

Leshaun Jenkins, NELA 2020 graduate, featured in EdNC article “Meet Leshaun Jenkins, a first-year principal in Edgecombe County answering ‘the call’”

Leshaun Jenkins, JPLA 2020 graduate, was recently interviewed about his first year as a Principal.