Education
Teacher education is a vital part of Meredith College. We have a proud history of educating women to be innovative teachers who lead and serve in the broader community. Meredith’s education programs ensure that our teachers will be knowledgeable, thoughtful, and prepared to meet the needs of all students.
Contact Information
Jennifer Olson
Professor & Department Head, Education Department
207 Ledford Hall
(919) 760-2266
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Contact Graduate Programs
Sandy DeMaioNewton
Graduate Program Manager & Admissions Counselor for Education (919) 760-8316
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Meredith undergraduate students complete a liberal arts major in the field of their choice and, at the same time, pursue a teaching license by completing a teacher education program in the Department of Education. Completion of the teacher education program, the major, and a general education program that is used to strengthen your overall knowledge as a classroom teacher, lead to a North Carolina teaching license.
By pursuing teacher licensure at Meredith, you’ll be transformed by a rigorous education that fosters leadership, promotes reflective practice, and cultivates passion for learning and the art of teaching.
Read more about our admission procedures.
Featured Stories
Alex Herel's Meredith experience prepared her to become an effective, confident teacher. Read more »
Find out how Larissa Bryant, ’13 MAT, and several other students advanced their careers through Meredith’s graduate education programs. Read more »
Find out what sets Meredith's education programs apart and why our teachers are among the best regionally and nationally.
Education at Meredith College
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Meredith College Has Reputation for Excellence in Teacher Preparation »
Faculty Lead Workshop at Conference on Teaching and Learning »
Meredith Hosts Young Women’s Leadership Summit for Wake County Teens »
Toole and Schrock Present at Professional Organization Development (POD) Network Conference »
McKinney and Delaney Present Paper at American Educational Studies Association Annual Meeting »
As a transfer student Leslie Arreaza, ’19, struggled to find her place at Meredith, but it was through her passion for helping immigrants and refugees that she found her voice and her place at Meredith.
Emily Wilkinson, ’19, has always had a passion for children and individuals with special needs. Her Meredith experience has grown that passion and her own personal experiences have inspired her to become a special education teacher.
As an exercise and sports science major, Charley Cox, ’19, knew when she arrived at Meredith College that she wanted to pursue an education career and help build healthier lives within her community.
