North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently announced two distinguished professor positions in the College of Education department.
1Gretchen Robinson — College of Education, Spangler Foundation Distinguished Professor
Dr. Robinson has been named the Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy in the College of Education at historically Black North Carolina A&T State University. She most recently served as professor of special education and chair of the department of Inclusive Education at the University of North Carolina Pembroke.
“We look forward to Dr. Robinson’s leadership in advancing early child literacy teacher preparation. The science of reading continues to advance toward paradigms that are more robust, inclusive, and culturally responsive,” said Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. “Under Dr. Robinson’s leadership, our students will be even more prepared to provide the best teaching-learning practices so all students can master skills and knowledge that are fundamental to success in life.”
Dr. Robinson graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology. She holds a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Western Carolina University and a Ph.D. in special education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
2Stephen D. Hancock — College of Education, Shirley T. Faye Distinguished Professor
Dr. Hancock has been appointed the Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher in the College of Education at North Carolina A&T University. In this role, he will lead the university’s Center of Excellence for Educational Equity Research. He served as an associate professor of multicultural studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte for nearly two decades.
“Dr. Hancock brings significant knowledge of systemic barriers to education. His knowledge in contextual and qualitative methods will help to expand our capabilities to conduct applied research in educational equity,” said Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. “The CEEER promises to be a global leader in advancing systems-level changes to facilitate educational equity for all.”
Dr. Hancock received his bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in teaching from Virginia Commonwealth University. He received his Ph.D. in multicultural studies and early childhood development from the Ohio State University.
Congratulations to the recipients of these distinguished appointments!
