School of Education

Dr. Karen L. Stanley, Chair/Associate Professor
Office: Education Center, Room 215B
Phone: 910.521.6528
Email: karen.stanley@uncp.edu

Audria Cummings, Administrative Support Associate Email:audria.cummings@uncp.edu Phone:910.521.6221
Office: Education Center, Room 111

Faculty:

	Dr. Irene Aiken, Professor Email: irene.aiken@uncp.edu Phone: 910.521.6271 Office: 253 Lumbee Hall Dr. Irene Aiken's Web Page
	Ms. Sandra Arteaga, Lecturer Email: sandra.arteaga@uncp.edu Phone: 910.775.4415 Office: 330 Education Center
	Ms. Rebecca Berdeau, Lecturer, NC TEACH Director Email: rebecca.berdeau@uncp.edu Phone: 910.521.6779 Office: 208 Education Center Ms. Rebecca Berdeau's Web Page
	Dr. Swannee Dickson, Director of Clinical Internships and Outreach Email: swannee.dickson@uncp.edu Phone: 910.521.6628 Office: 206 Education Center
	Ms. Kelly Ficklin, Elementary Program Coordinator Email: kelly.ficklin@uncp.edu Phone: 910.775.4037 Office: 318 Education Center
	Dr. Emily Long, Associate Professor Email: emily.long@uncp.edu Phone: 910.521.6451 Office: 344 Education Center Dr. Emily Long's Web Page
	Dr. Lisa Mitchell, Assistant Professor Email: lisa.mitchell@uncp.edu Phone: 910.775.4412 Office: 131 Education Center Dr. Lisa Mitchell's Web Page
	Dr. Joe Sciulli, Assistant Professor Email: joe.sciulli@uncp.edu Phone: 910.521.6362 Office: 101 F Education Center

The Elementary Education Department at UNCP offers a B.S. in Elementary Education with teacher licensure. The program is designed 1) to provide experiences for candidates to develop the content knowledge necessary to be a successful teacher in the Kindergarten-Grade 6 learning environment, as noted by the North Carolina Teaching Content Standards, 2) to provide candidates with experiences in pedagogical content knowledge, as noted by the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, and 3) to provide experiences whereby candidates develop into professional educators who are committed, collaborative, and competent, as noted in the UNCP School of Education Conceptual Framework.

It is our desire that the elementary education graduates will motivate and engage their Kindergarten-Grade 6 students in active learning and that they will inspire them to become lifelong learners. This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and provides the means for candidates to earn a Standard Professional I license to teach in the state of North Carolina.

At the graduate level, the department offers the M.A. Ed degree in Elementary Education. The mission of the master’s program in elementary education is to prepare the experienced teacher for full participation in the profession as leader, researcher, and master practitioner. The master’s program is designed to promote both teacher autonomy and interdependence through inquiry, reflection, and practice. Teacher educators are encouraged to collaborate on ways to enhance their professional lives, improve learning and well-being of their students, the teaching and learning environments of their schools, and their collaborative relationships with diverse families and communities. The program is offered for practicing teachers that hold a Standard Professional I teaching license. Two years of full-time teaching experience is recommended, but not required.

Each elementary education major or licensure candidate is assigned a faculty advisor when entering the program to guide and assist in planning a program of study.