Program Office

Whitney Houston grew up in Mount Olive, North Carolina and graduated from Southern Wayne High School. A degree in Nutrition was pursued at East Carolina University after two years at Wayne Community College. In addition to continuing her journey as a Pirate after graduating East Carolina University, Whitney now works at the NC New Teachers…

Western Carolina University, College of Education and Allied Professions
204B Killian Building
91 Killian Lane
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Dr. Elizabeth Edwards has more than 38 years of experience supporting educators and students across North Carolina. She currently serves as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), where she leads statewide efforts to provide transformative, intentional coaching to increase student achievement by improving beginning teacher effectiveness…

Ashley Norris is an Assistant Director of Special Projects who collaborates with the program office and partners to elevate program initiatives and highlight impact by showcasing the innovative practices of NC NTSP. Ashley believes strongly that every child deserves a highly qualified teacher and the work with NC NTSP ensures that teachers are supported with…

Elizabeth M. Hodge Ph.D. is a Professor and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Education at East Carolina University. As a longtime advocate for innovation and the use of innovative technology tools to transform learning, her research includes immersive education, e-learning, multi-user virtual environments, professional learning communities and innovative instructional…