Twenty-six Edgecombe Community College students were inducted into the Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. A recent ceremony was held to honor the inductees in attendance, and it centered on the theme, “Embracing Challenges.”

Founded on the ECC campus in 1994, Phi Theta Kappa promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among high-achieving community college students.

As the 2026-2027 Student Government Association president, Rosy Montejo is committed to representing and advocating for her fellow students while pursuing her own ambitious academic and professional goals.

A second-year nursing student from Tarboro, Montejo is expected to graduate from ECC in May 2027. In addition to her studies and leadership responsibilities, she serves as a member of the North Carolina Army National Guard, balancing military service with her commitment to academic excellence.

When it comes to education, Adam Culbertson, director of public services at Edgecombe Community College, believes effective teaching is just as important as subject matter expertise.

Recently, Culbertson was one of 14 instructors from across North Carolina selected to participate in the NC Public Safety Mentor Instructor Cohort, a 10-week professional development program designed for EMS, fire and law enforcement educators.