ESL Add-On Licensure

Apr 14, 2025

Giving Back and Looking Forward: Liz Kennedy’s Journey from Irish Roots to ESL Educator

As a veteran teacher and immigrant, Liz Kennedy understands the power of language and belonging. Through the NC State ESL Add-on Licensure Program, she’s taking her journey full circle — helping the next generation of multilingual learners thrive. 

Nov 16, 2022

Online ESL Add-on Program Speaks to Ana Aguila Velez

Ana Aguila Velez understands the challenges students face when the primary teaching language is English. As an NC State student, she chose the Online English as a Second Language Add-On Licensure program to ensure success for herself and her students as she plans for her future teaching career. 

Jul 6, 2022

Online Learning Provides ESL Support for Elementary Teacher and Her Students

Baileywick Elementary School teacher Daisy Miranda is a graduate of the NC State ESL Add-On Licensure online program. Combined with her Latina identity, Miranda is able to effectively support her Multilingual Learners (ML) and immigrant students. 

Apr 25, 2022

ESL Add-On Program Speaks to Empathetic Teacher

Stephanie Orchard-Hays is a kindergarten dual-language teacher in Chatham County. Orchard-Hays shares her experiences with the English as a Second Language Add-On Licensure program and how they have benefited herself and her students.