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Jacqueline Verkuilen ’23, ’24MED: ‘Learning Design and Technology Has Perfectly Allowed Me to Thrive…

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Emily Boyd M.Ed. in College Counseling '25

Jun 2, 2025

From Elementary Teacher to Academic Advisor: Emily Boyd’s Journey Back to NC State

After ten years in the classroom, mother-of-four Emily Boyd returned to NC State to pursue her dream of becoming an academic advisor through the online M.Ed. in College Counseling. 
Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, NC State M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

May 1, 2025

Finding Purpose in Mental Health Counseling: Meet Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, CMHC ’25

Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, a first-generation college student and passionate advocate for social justice, found purpose and community in NC State’s online M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. 
US News Rankings 2025 Online Master's Programs

Jan 23, 2025

NC State College of Education Ranked #20 in U.S. News’ Best Online Programs Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked #20 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, an improvement of seven spots over last year. The college also ranked #1 in North Carolina and #7 in the nation for online education programs for veterans. 
Yasmin Cuestas NC State M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Aug 15, 2024

Yasmine Cuestas: ‘Everyone Deserves to Learn, to Grow, and to Prosper’

When Yasmine Cuestas decided to pursue her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling online through the NC State College of Education, she never expected the community she would find within her cohort. Now, along with her fellow students, Cuestas is looking forward to being able to make a positive impact on the mental health of others. 
Dr. Jeremy Jones, NC State Ed.D. '24

Jun 13, 2024

Embrace the Journey: Meet Jeremy R. Jones, Ed.D. in Community College Leadership

Jeremy R. Jones boldly navigated the demanding journey to his Ed.D. in Community College Leadership at NC State. Thanks to the program’s unmatched flexibility and support from both family and faculty, he expertly balanced his career and studies, emerging as a dynamic leader poised to drive meaningful change. 
A headshot of a man in graduation regalia holding up a peace sign and making a funny face.

May 21, 2024

An Unforgettable Adventure: Meet Reginald Simon, MSA ‘24

Educator and recent NC State grad Reginald Simon is genuinely passionate about developing the leadership potential and self-esteem of the young people he teaches, mentors, advises and coaches.  
Tala Dahmash - Online Master of Education Graduate from NC State.

May 6, 2024

Tala Dahmash ’24MED: ‘Learning is a Lifelong Journey, and Adult Education Allows Individuals to Continually Adapt, Grow and Thrive in an Ever-changing World’

Tala Dahmash 24MED has spent the last decade as an English teacher and English as a second language (ESL) specialist in Dubai. To further grow as an educator, Dahmash decided to earn her online Master of Education in Training and Development at the NC State College of Education, and she will make the 15-hour flight from Dubai to Raleigh to attend her graduation ceremony. 
Cherrelle in graduation regalia standing at a lecturn

May 6, 2024

Persevering Through Hardship: Meet Cherrelle Lawrence, Ed.D. ’24

Cherrelle Lawrence was a first-generation college student with a passion for education. She was serving as Dean for Corporate Learning and Professional Development at Vance-Granville Community College when she decided to pursue her dream of completing a doctoral degree. 
Maryann posing with NC State Mascot

May 5, 2024

Maryann Tyrer ’23MED: ‘When You’re Teaching Adults, You’re Empowering Them to Go On and Teach Others and Make a Difference in the World’

In 2012, Maryann Tyrer 23MED resigned her position as a religion teacher at Cardinal Gibbons High School to pursue a doctoral degree at the NC State College of Education. Over 10 years later, Tyrer is graduating with a master's degree in adult and community college education, a fully online M.Ed. degree program. 
Jacqueline Verkuilen in graduation regalia.

May 2, 2024

Jacqueline Verkuilen ’23, ’24MED: ‘Learning Design and Technology Has Perfectly Allowed Me to Thrive at My Talents and Hit on My Interests’

When Jacqueline Verkuilen '23, 24MED was an undergraduate student, discovering the College of Education's Learning Design and Technology program changed the course of her academic career. She switched her major and decided to earn her master's degree, too, which she was able to complete online while traveling the world.