Wake County educators and school board members heard from national education expert Judy Elliott, former Chief Academic Officer for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Continue Reading . . .
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Sanderson teacher earns scholarship to study in Peru
Sanderson High teacher Sherrie Dixon will be among a group of teachers traveling to Cuzco, Peru for two weeks in July to study Spanish and Andean literature at Academia Latinoamericana. Continue Reading . . .
Holly Grove Middle counselors recognized at national conference
The school counselors at Holly Grove Middle earned recognition from the American School Counseling Association for providing a data driven comprehensive school counseling program to meet the needs of all students. Continue Reading . . .
Three employees named WCPSS Counselor of the Year
Three WCPSS school counselors have been named 2013 WCPSS Counselor of the Year.
The three nominees will go on to compete at the state level for the title of N.C. Counselor of the Year, an honor to be awarded in November at the 2013 N.C. School Counselor Association’s annual conference in Greensboro.
“We are so grateful for the work of all of our school counselors, and for their endless support of students and families,” said Crystal Reardon, Director of Counseling for WCPSS. “These three professionals are standouts among a talented group of school counselors, and it is with much pride that we recognize them as leaders in our district.” Continue Reading . . .
Board names new leaders for several schools at June 4 meeting
The Board of Education appointed leaders to several schools at its June 4 meeting. Continue Reading . . .
Fuquay-Varina teacher honored as national PE Teacher of the Year
Fuquay-Varina High teacher Charla Parker has been named the national High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) at its national convention in Charlotte.
Parker, a PE teacher for the past 30 years, received the award in recognition of her outstanding teaching performance at the high school level, her ability to motivate students and sharing these skills with other teachers.
What it means to serve as Teacher of the Year
Enloe Magnet High teacher Lauren Brooks just finished serving her year as the Wake County Teacher of the Year. At the recent banquet naming Luke Miles as the new Wake County Teacher of the Year, Brooks talked about what she learned serving in the role. Here is what she had to say.
Thanks, Lauren.
Two Wake County bus drivers finish in top 10 drivers in NC
Two Wake County school bus drivers finished in the top 10 at the annual State School Bus ROADeo in Raleigh. Continue Reading . . .
Douglas teacher named A+ Educator of the Year
Douglas Magnet Elementary teacher Natalia Disney has been awarded the 2013 A+ Educator of the Year award. Continue Reading . . .
New employee discount from Village Realty OBX
Village Realty declares May, 2013 “Teacher Appreciation Month” in honor of the Wake County Public School System teachers, librarians, staff – anyone connected with the school system. They have some special incentives for you, but you need to hurry! These offers end on May 31, 2013. This is an exclusive offer just for you in appreciation for all you do for our children.
Offer 1: A 15% discount off of the rent (only) for participating homes with one to five bedrooms if booked and confirmed with payment by May 31, 2013.
Offer 2: A 20% discount off of the rent (only) for participating homes with six or more bedrooms if booked and confirmed with payment by May 31, 2013.
Details + a link that includes the 303 Outer Banks properties are available via our employee only intranet: http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/hr/discounts/index.htm
Please contact Melanie Brown in Human Resources, mbrown8@wcpss.net, with any questions.
