About Us
The North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is the organization that unites teacher educators in both public and private colleges and universities, staff and faculty in state created initiatives and consortia, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. NCACTE is the lead advocacy group for policy issues regarding teacher preparation in North Carolina.
Membership
MEMBERSHIP in the NCACTE includes the faculty within private and public institutions; organizations across North Carolina that foster teacher education; and individuals who have a vested interest in teacher education.
Dues are paid annually by each member institution, and therefore, all faculty who are involved in teacher education are automatically members. The college/university membership includes not only faculty in education units, but also those who are involved in the specialty and content areas.
Persons involved in teacher education support agencies also are members, as well as staff in related organizations. If your organization is interested in joining NCACTE, there is also a one-time joining fee. Please review our Constitution to learn more about our structure and governance.
Members of NCACTE are encouraged to contribute information about the history and development of the organization that can be recorded on this website. Please send an e-mail message to info@ncacte.org. Relevant documents, photographs, copies of past proceedings, and other information will be accepted with appreciation, and will help to create a history of the organization as this website continues to develop.
Our Officers
Heather Bower
President Meredith College
Dr. Heather Bower is currently a serving as the Education Department Chair and Coordinator of Assessment and teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate education programs. Bower completed her Doctorate and MSA from UNC Chapel Hill and has a background as both a classroom teacher and administrator, having taught grades 7-12 Language Arts and AVID and served as the College Access Programs Coordinator in a large, public school system. In these positions, she taught all levels of students and helped to create, implement, and monitor programs for students in grades 4-12, along with their families and teachers. Bower’s recent research focuses on family involvement and school culture, particularly as it pertains to teacher identity and school reform, and classroom and behavior management.
Brad Smith
President Elect UNC Charlotte
Dr. Brad Smith is the Director of Assessment and Accreditation and Associate Graduate Faculty for the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte. He chairs the NCACTE Advocacy and Policy Committee and serves as a member of the Executive Board. A lifelong North Carolina resident, Brad began his education career teaching high school social studies in NC public schools. He holds an EdD in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) from UNC Charlotte and an MAT in Secondary Social Studies and BA in History from UNC Chapel Hill.
Diana Lys
Past PresidentUNC Chapel Hill
Christina O'Connor
Treasurer UNC Greensboro
Hannah Reeder
SecretaryAppalachian State University
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