Spadoni College of Education & Social Sciences

We are proud to once again congratulate Spadoni College Dean Dr. Jamia Richmond on her selection as a 2026 Impact Academy Fellow with @deansforimpact! Learn more about this well-deserved national recognition: coastal.edu/news/summer202…

🗓️ Mark your calendars for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions: #TealNationTuesday! 🎉Chants everywhere — near, far, and even pets — are encouraged to wear teal and show their #CCU pride. Tag us in your photo so we can share!

It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating our 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐔𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 interns! Now, we’re excited to celebrate our 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬! Join us as they showcase their research, ideas, and projects! #CCU there!

Congratulations to Abigail Barfield (Music Education '26) on her new position as a music teacher at Pee Dee Elementary School!

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible dean, Dr. Jamia Richmond, on being selected as an Impact Academy fellow by the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact! #SpadoniSpotlight

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? The Fall 2026 application deadline for our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program is Wednesday, July 15. Learn more and apply: coastal.edu/scoess/departm…

Our Cincinnatus Center hosted a summer civics institute for middle and high school social studies teachers in Horry and surrounding counties. Led by CCU faculty, the sessions equipped teachers to lead students in the study of primary documents from American political thought.

Meet Joseph Lamparillo ('26), a criminal justice and sociology major with plans to pursue a career in law enforcement. 👮 💬 "The professors were always there to help and inspired me to be a better student and classmate every day." #SpadoniSpotlight facebook.com/ccuspadoni/pos…

🎉 Congratulations to two-time education graduate Ashley Beattie on her new role as a sixth-grade math teacher at Forestbrook Middle School! 💚📚 #ChantsUp #TealNation

Want to become a special education teacher in South Carolina? Join TeachSC’s free session to explore pathways — with or without a degree — and learn how you could earn a special education degree or certification for free. Sign up: bit.ly/TeachSCSPEDEPP

We're incredibly proud of our alumni who are shaping the future of education right here in our community. Thank you to Horry County Schools and Georgetown County School District for being such amazing partners! #ChantsUp #TealNation

Congratulations to Spadoni College Board of Visitors Member Brantay Cohens (M.Ed. Educational Leadership ’19, M.Ed. Learning and Teaching ’16, B.A. Middle Level Education ’14) on this highlight, and thank you for all that you do! #SpadoniSpotlight

Are you looking to advance your career, step into leadership, or bring innovative new skills to your classroom? Then keep these upcoming Fall 2026 deadlines on your radar! Learn more & apply: coastal.edu/scoess/departm…

Congratulations to Caitlyn Rhodes Dean (M.A.T. '15) on her new role as assistant principal at Loris Middle School! 🎉 #ChantsUp #TealNation nmbtimes.com/middle-school-…

Teaching is a great choice no matter how you stack it. 📚 TeachSC offers resources to help aspiring educators explore certification pathways, financial aid opportunities, salary and benefits information, and open teaching positions across South Carolina. southcarolina.teach.org/jobs

Congratulations to Dr. Justin Vaughn on being selected to participate in @AASCU's Emerging Leaders Program! Learn more: aascu.org/news/45-higher… #SpadoniSpotlight @ccuhonors

🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to Dr. Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders on the publication of her article, “Navigating Spirituality in Secular Counseling: A Critically Reflexive Practice-Based Analysis." 📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/204402…

Who's ready to celebrate the spirit, pride, and traditions that brings #CCU together? Mark your calendars for #TealNationTuesday and stay tuned for more details. 👌

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Arcuri-Sanders on her recently published blog post with the South Carolina Counseling Association! Read it here: sccounselor.org/post/swelterin… #SpadoniSpotlight