At the Cato College of Education, we are committed to preparing teachers, counselors, and school leaders who will provide all youth with access to the highest quality education possible and to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds. A quality education is a fundamental right of all people. Join our tireless efforts to move that right from an idea to a reality.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Cato College of Education. Contribute to the continuation of our legacy of learning by supporting students and educators everywhere!
Up for the Challenge?
Give to any fund in the Cato College of Education to take advantage of these challenges!
- Alumnus Dick Whitfield '68 and longtime educator, Reverend Jackie Whitfield, who obtained her Principal's Certification at UNC Charlotte, are challenging Niner Nation to support teachers during #NinerNationGives by making a gift to the Whitfield Early Childhood Education Scholarship! 25 gifts to this fund will unlock their generous $2,500 reward.
- Cato College of Education Dean, Dr. Malcolm Butler, and his wife, Dr. Vikki Gaskin-Butler, have challenged alumni and friends to support Niner University Elementary at Amay James, UNC Charlotte's very own elementary school. All gifts will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,049. Double your impact and support today!
- Did you graduate in the last decade?! If so, alumni couple Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson are challenging all colleges to reach 49 young alumni donors during #NinerNationGives. Each college that succeeds will unlock a $4,900 reward. The college that hits the goal first will also win a bonus $4,900! Give now to shape what's next for the Cato College of Education.
Shape What's Next for Cato College of Education
Educator Appreciation
The Cato College of Education is recognizing our Niner educators by accepting gifts in their honor from appreciative students, family, friends and colleagues.
Gifts will support current students and college initiatives aiming to fulfill the college’s vision. After making your gift in any amount, email wcitty@uncc.edu to share your honored education professional’s name, story, and a photograph, if you’d like. The College will reach out to those who have been honored with an acknowledgement via email. We’ll also share selected stories on our social media channels and website.
Niner University Elementary (NUE) is a public school created and led by education experts at UNC Charlotte. The school helps young students discover the joy of learning, and foster the growth of empathy and responsibility through knowledge. NUE is located in west Charlotte in the Reid Park neighborhood, and supports students from high needs, lower-performing schools. Help us provide quality instruction, facilities and student experience to our young learners.
Our summer reading clinic provides free, literacy-rich experiences for Charlotte elementary students while helping researchers uncover best practices for programs of the future. The camp supports students who are struggling with reading and participants have shown significant improvement in reading skills.
Richard and Jacqueline Whitfield Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Through the establishment of this scholarship, Dick and Jackie Whitfield are encouraging future educators, especially those focused on birth through kindergarten education for at-risk populations, an area in which Jackie has tirelessly served. Join their efforts to support students pursuing this critical area in the teaching.
The Cato Teaching Discovery Mural is located at the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte in honor of teachers, counselors, and school leaders everywhere. Contributions of any amount help maintain and improve the mural and support the Cato College of Education's mission to prepare highly effective and ethical professionals whose work positively impacts the people and organizations they serve. The mural is designed to be a destination for classrooms and general public visitors, and provides an innovative, unique teaching tool for students of all ages.
