At Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), we recognize the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as an accredited and trusted provider of credential evaluation services. NACES is a reputable association of U.S.-based, independent, non-governmental organizations that evaluate academic credentials earned outside the United States.
We welcome international and foreign students to apply to our programs, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth and thorough process for evaluating your credentials. If you are an international student, please have your academic documents evaluated by a NACES member organization to confirm their U.S. equivalency. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for admission to our programs.
FTCC is excited to support students from all over the world and looks forward to your application!
For additional information, click on the button below to view the current members of NACES.
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Karen Adamson, M.Ed.
Instructional Coach
VCC 201
(910) 486-7408
adamsonk@faytechcc.edu
Karen Adamson is an Instructional Coach at Fayetteville Technical Community College a constituent of the North Carolina Community College System. She brings 17 years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, mentor and teacher. Ms. Adamson holds a Masters of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University at Portland. She is a proud graduate of Fayetteville State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Art degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in Sociology. Karen is also certified and licensed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. An experienced Professional Development (PD) leader, Karen has created and facilitated PD as Lead Mentor for Beginning Teachers Cohorts seeking licensure in our state, both online and face-to-face.
A life-long resident and product of Cumberland County Schools, Karen is a graduate of Westover Senior High School. Active in ministry, Karen may be found on Clubhouse Platforms and on Facebook. As a writer, editor, poet and spoken word artist, Karen may be also found performing in various venues and poetry events in the city. Karen is also the mother of four children Jordan, Aaron, Aaliyah and Jaedon, as well as the grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren.
Dr. Andrea Jackson
Coordinator of the Center for Faculty Development
VCC 206
(910) 678-8415
jacksonac@faytechcc.edu
Andrea has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She has been a resident of Fayetteville for quite some time and is an alumnus of Fayetteville State University. Andrea previously enjoyed a career in cosmetology, prior to entering the field of education. She is very active in the community as a member of her sorority. She is also the mother of 3 wonderful adult children.
Andrea holds a B.A. in English Literature from Fayetteville State University, an M.Ed. in Reading (K-12) from Benedictine University, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership from Northcentral University.
As the Coordinator/Instructional Coach here at FTCC, Andrea’s goals are to utilize her strong knowledge of current trends and best practices in education to support instruction and learning. She believes everyone has a task in life and we should each spend time daily fulfilling that task.
Ken Buckey, Ed.D.
CFD Fellow/Quality Assurance