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Wooten named teacher of the year Apr 25, 2024

Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday night.

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Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released Apr 18, 2024

The Watauga Economic Development Commission and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the results of a comprehensive study of the childcare landscape in Watauga County. ... In the Media, Child Development, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

The ETL team pictured with school administrator and leaders who attended a summer convening session to learn more about supporting teachers in the self-directed learning process.

Grantee Spotlight Apr 9, 2024

Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) focuses on shifting the way teachers engage with professional learning to maintain licensure in rural, western North Carolina, from district-directe

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Edgecombe Early College High School Principal Matt Smith.

Alumnus Matt Smith '94 Named 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Edgecombe County Public Schools Oct 15, 2018

The principal of Edgecombe Early College High School has been named the 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Edgecombe County Public Schools.

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Lucas was surprised with this news at Royal Oaks Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 21 during a staff meeting.

Lucas named CCS Assistant Principal of the Year Oct 2, 2018

Danielle Lucas, assistant principal at Royal Oaks Elementary School, has been selected as the 2018-2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for... In the Media

Hendersonville Middle's Luke Manuel is surprised with the Principal of the Year award this afternoon by Superintendent Bo Caldwell during a pep rally at the school.

Hendersonville Middle’s Luke Manuel is Principal of the Year Sep 28, 2018

Luke Manuel '00 of Hendersonville Middle was named the 2018-19 Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools this afternoon at a pep... In the Media

Gabriel with his wife Mandy Gabriel and their two sons Trysten and Layton

Newton-Conover City Schools announces new superintendent Aug 21, 2018

Newton-Conover City Schools announced that the associate superintendent will become the school system’s new superintendent, according to a p

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Calandra Davis was announced as the new principal of Jenkins Elementary School following the Hickory Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday.

New principal named at Jenkins Elementary Aug 20, 2018

Calandra Davis '08 was announced as the new principal of Jenkins Elementary School in Hickory, North Carolina.

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Jennifer Owens has been named The ARC f Davidson County's Volunteer of the Year

Owens is Arc Volunteer of the Year Jul 2, 2018

Jennifer Owens, who has taught special needs children for 39 years, brings her same enthusiasm for working with exceptional children to her... In the Media

Kannapolis City Schools Superintendent Dr. Chip Buckwell, center, was inducted into the Appalachian State University Rhododendron Society.

Appalachian State honors KCS superintendent Jun 27, 2018

Dr. Chip Buckwell has been inducted into the Appalachian State University Rhododendron Society as a tribute to his contributions to education.

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Teaching Students Today, Leading Teachers Tomorrow Jun 6, 2018

The UNC System emphasizes that it is one University, comprised of 17 unique institutions.

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Alumna Sandy George Named Mount Airy Schools Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, 2018-19 President of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association

Alumna Sandy George Named Mount Airy Schools Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, 2018-19 President of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association May 29, 2018

Mount Airy High School principal Sandy George has two new titles, the school district announced on Friday.

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Appomattox County Public Schools names Jason Clark as Teacher of the Year

Appomattox County Public Schools names Jason Clark as Teacher of the Year May 29, 2018

This afternoon a host of Appomattox County Public School staff members and school board members, as well as local media, walked into a computer... In the Media