Program Office
Dr. Elizabeth Edwards
Dr. Elizabeth Edwards is a renewed National Board Exceptional Needs Specialist with over 29 years of experience in education. Presently, she serves as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the NC New Teacher Support Program. Previously, she served as the NC Director for the Network to Transform Teaching, the Director of Outreach and Engagement…
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Ashley Norris
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…
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Dr. Elizabeth Hodge
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…
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