Educational Leadership
Q&A with M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Graduates
by Kailey Galloway Kaleena Waters Why choose UNC Charlotte? Waters desired to become a scholar within the UNC system while remaining local to the Charlotte area. The hybrid schedule at UNC Charlotte was a great fit for her, and she appreciated the flexibility of the course offerings. Reflecting on her experience, she shared, “I loved […]
Professor Mark D’Amico awarded Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award
Mark M. D’Amico, professor of higher education in the Cato College of Education, is the 2026 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. D’Amico was honored during the Spring Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28. The Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award honors its namesake, an exceptional teacher, scholar and […]
Podcast as Accessible Scholarship: Kudlats Takes ‘Chalk and Gavel’ to SXSW EDU
In the world of academia, professor and podcaster may seem like mutually exclusive professions, but Jamie Kudlats would want you — and his fellow academics — to challenge that idea. Kudlats began his career as a middle school math teacher, progressed through administration and then pursued a Ph.D. in education after 15 years in schools. […]
Six new faculty join Cato College
Cato College welcomes six new faculty for the new semester from all across the country. Their experience and accolades add to the prestige and practical knowledge students gain from being an EduNiner, whether undergraduate or graduate and across all disciplines. We are proud to add these six bright lights to our team! Autumn Griffin Assistant […]
Charlotte tapped again to host NC Principal Fellows
For 31 years and counting, Cato College has been one of the homes to the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program (NCPFP), and the UNC System recently awarded the college over $4.5 million to continue that tradition for another six years. NCPFP received 11 applications for grants that will be funded from Fiscal Year 2026 to […]
Excellence in Education: Cato College’s 2024 in Review
“Educators don’t like to brag on themselves.” Whether the educators of today among our faculty or those of tomorrow like our students, this statement rings true throughout Cato College of Education. Quietly, they have moved into a role of servant leadership and tireless dedication, exemplifying how great things are happening at Charlotte. As Professor & […]