Current Cohorts

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.

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 13, 2024

Jayme Whitehead (Red/Wake 2025) is completing her principal residency at the Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, where Brooke Little (Durham/Wake 2023) serves as AP.

Mariah Walker serves as principal and is Jayme’s principal mentor. We’re filled with excitement seeing current fellows learning alongside NELA graduates!

Mar 18, 2021

Emily Richards named Teacher of the Week by WRAL News.

May 25, 2020

NC State College of Education Welcomes 46 New Fellows to Principal Preparation Program

Four cohorts of new principal fellows will begin their two-year journey to become school administrators this May through the NC State College of Education’s Master of School Administration (MSA) program.

Mar 27, 2020

$3.75M Grant Will Help Train New Cohorts of School Leaders Through Innovative Principal Preparation Program

The NC State College of Education will be able to train new cohorts of school leaders through its innovative principal preparation program and develop new partnerships with North Carolina schools through a grant from the N.C. Principal Fellows Commission.

Mar 2, 2020

Jennifer Crisco, NCSU Principal Fellow, and Principal Bennett Jones, NCSU Ed.D., are making a difference at Clayton High School by embracing 21st century learning.

“Clayton High School is an example of what can be done when high-quality teachers and principals work together to make sure students get what they need to succeed.” Alex Granados, EdNC.

Sep 6, 2019