Home / People / Dr. Cherie Aldrich Dr. Cherie Aldrich Assistant Professor College of Education Aldrich has dedicated over 25 years to education across North Carolina, serving as an elementary teacher, K-12 reading specialist, high school English teacher, and K-12 school and district administrator. Her notable achievements include National Board Certification in 9-12 ELA, being a recipient of the N.C. Principal Fellows Program, and presenting research globally. Aldrich holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from UNC-Greensboro, a master’s degree in school administration from N.C. State, and an Educational Specialist degree in K-12 educational leadership from Appalachian State. Last year, she completed her doctorate in K-12 educational leadership at UNC-Wilmington.