UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

09/04/2026

, you made it - one more week of fall semester down 👏 And your weekly recap of life in Cato College has arrived 🤙

Don't forget to tell us all about your accomplishments (or brag on your friends') so far this semester in the comments! We'll see you next week after a much-needed three-day weekend 💚

09/02/2026

fall semester, fresh goals from our 🍂 what’s your goal for this new year?

08/31/2026

Our Niner Cohort is off to a great start at University Meadows Elementary School!

The Niner Cohort allows many of our elementary education students to take classes in an elementary environment, so that immediately after class, they can work with young students and implement the practices they've just learned - yet another innovative way Cato College prepares teachers for the classroom!

08/31/2026

Don't miss this issue of the The Dialog: A Journal for Inclusive Early Childhood Professionals, co-edited by our very own Ann Mickelson!

A Special Issue introducing the revitalized Dialog and providing guidance for authors, reviewers, and all other members of The Dialog's community.

08/28/2026

Passionate about making STEM more accessible to all learners? Ready to lead a storied, dedicated team that brings STEM to PK-12 students, teachers, and the community in a variety of programming and events? We are hiring a tenure-track faculty member to lead the Center for STEM Education!

Learn more: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/70046

Application review begins in November, so don't wait! Contact Premkumar Pugalenthi, committee chair, with questions and visit cstem.charlotte.edu to learn more about the Center!

08/27/2026

There's something about listening to Dean Butler speak that just gets people inspired!

Now-junior Katelyn shared this photo with us from her high school "Future Teachers of NC" event that she held onto as motivation. She's now in our Special Education B.A. program and will soon be a teacher inspiring students of her own!

Curious about education, but not enrolled in Cato College yet? Send us a DM! We can connect you to recruiter Malika Houser, our advising team in TEAL, or an interest meeting with a program director that would fit your needs.

The world needs teachers. UNC Charlotte gives students the tools they need to answer that call.

08/24/2026

First week of fall semester in the books! We're so glad you're back, EduNiners 💚

(Don't forget to share the love - tag the friends you spot in the comments!)

08/21/2026

Have you registered for Teacher 2 Teacher yet? Let some previous attendees tell you exactly why T2T should be part of your fall semester professional development plans.

Ready to dive in? Go to t2t.charlotte.edu to register now!

08/20/2026

Meet our seven new colleagues for the 2026-27 academic year! 👏 👏 👏

Corinne Brion 🐢
Amanda DeDiego 🏃‍♀️
Jesse Ford 🌱
Whitney McCoy Hudson 🧪
Melissa McCullough 📜
Guofeng Shen 🪷
Ivana Stoilovic 🧠

Our new additions bring expertise in STEM education, play therapy, international education, addictions counseling, Board Certified Behavior Analyst training, higher education, assessment and accreditation, and cultural competency in education - adding massive value and practical knowledge to Cato College degree programs.

Read all about what they bring to the table: https://education.charlotte.edu/2026/08/18/cato-college-adds-seven-in-key-areas-of-expertise/