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Governor Easley's Teacher Working Conditions Inititiative "Since 2002, feedback from the Teacher Working Conditions Survey has shaped local and statewide education policy and improved the quality of instruction delivered in schools across the state. Every educator who participates in this important survey plays a part in determining the future of our children and public education in North Carolina." -- Governor Mike Easley

2008 Weekly and Grand Prize Winners

Grand Prize Winners!

Grand Prize - Educator Winner

Nancy Ashburn

Dawn Vann

5th Grade Science and Social Studies
Clement Elementary

Ms. Vann has been a teacher for nine years.

Principal: Linda Williams
Superintendent: Dr. Larry Bell
LEA: Sampson County Schools

     

Grand Prize - School Winner

East Iredell Elementary School

Principal: Phyllis Pegram
Address: 400 Elementary Road, Statesville, NC 28625
Mascot: Cobras

Website
: http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/ees/

State Leaders Selecting Grand Prize Winners

State Leaders Selecting the Educator Grand Prize Winner:

(from left to right)
Howard Lee, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education
Herb Crenshaw, Director of External Affairs, AT&T
Susan Rabon, Senior Assistant for Administration, North Carolina Office of the Governor
Franklin Freeman, Senior Assistant for Governmental Affairs, North Carolina Office of the Governor






State Leaders Selecting the School Grand Prize Winner:

(from left to right)
Howard Lee, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education
Gray Reed, Area Executive, BB&T
Herb Crenshaw, Director of External Affairs, AT&T
Susan Rabon, Senior Assistant for Administration, North Carolina Office of the Governor
Franklin Freeman, Senior Assistant for Governmental Affairs, North Carolina Office of the Governor







April 24, 2008

Educator Winner

Nancy Ashburn

Joan Charles

Elementary Physical Education Specialist
Union Cross Elementary

Ms. Charles was Union Cross Elementary School's "Teacher of the Year" in 2006/07. She also served on the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools Teacher Advisory Board from 1998-2007.

Principal: Mike Land
Mascot: Junior Bobcats
Superintendent: Dr. Don Martin
LEA: Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools

     

School Winner

Polk Central School

Principal: Dottie M. Kinlaw
Address: 2141 South NC 9 Hwy., Mill Spring, NC 28756
Mascot: Rockets


Website
: http://www.polk.k12.nc.us

State Leaders Selecting Week Five Winners

State Leaders Selecting the Educator Winner in Week Five:

(from left to right)
North Carolina Teachers of the Year (center)
Danny Holloman, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Howard Lee, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education
Gray Reed, Area Executive, BB&T
Herb Crenshaw, Director of External Affairs, AT&T







State Leaders Selecting the School Winner in Week Five:

(from left to right)
Howard Lee, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education
Carolyn McKinney, Executive Director, North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission
Sid Baker, Assistant Director, North Carolina Teacher Academy
Sheri Strickland, Vice President, North Carolina Association of Educators
Ren Bryan, Associate Director, North Carolina Teacher Academy
Julia Kron, Executive Director, North Carolina Teacher Academy
Gray Reed, Area Executive, BB&T
Herb Crenshaw, Director of External Affairs, AT&T



April 17, 2008

Educator Winner

Nancy Ashburn

Nancy Ashburn

10th, 11th and 12th grade English
West Iredell High School

Ms. Ashburn worked as a newspaper editor before returning to teaching 11 years ago. At West Iredell High School she has been the advisor for the school newspaper and is a member of SAP.

Principal: Todd Holden
Mascot: Warriors
Superintendent: Dr. Terry Holliday
LEA: Iredell County Public Schools

     

School Winner

Eastern Middle School

Principal: Joe Ferrell
Address: 435 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249
Mascot: Wildcats

Website
: http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=6963
Co-Interim Superintendents: Eric Becoats & Sharon Oxment
County/LEA: Guilford County Schools

State Leaders Selecting Winners

The State Leaders for Week Four were:

Governor Mike Easley

(from left to right)
Bill Ferriter - Teacher, Salem Middle School; Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee (GTAC) Member
Mary Linda Andrews - Director of Community Partnerships, GlaxoSmithKline
Marcy Russell - Teacher, Salem Middle School; Student Council Advisor
Student Council Students - Salem Middle School; TWC "Barrell Builders"





April 10, 2008

Educator Winner

Catherine Vines

Jennifer Rozier

BED Self-Contained Grades K-2
Stedman Elementary

Ms. Rozier is currently Stedman Elementary's Teacher of the Year.

Principal: Anne McFadyen
Mascot: Rams
Superintendent: Dr. William C. Harrison
LEA: Cumberland County Public Schools

     

School Winner

Wakefield Middle School

Principal: Tripp Crayton
Address: 2300 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
Mascot: Wolves

Website
: http://wakefieldms.wcpss.net
Superintendent: Dr. Del Burns
County/LEA: Wake County Public Schools

State Leaders Selecting Winners

The State Leaders for Week Three were (from left to right):

Eddie Davis - President, North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
Scott Gardner - Director of Government Affairs, Duke Energy













April 3, 2008

Educator Winner

Catherine Vines

Nicole Savastano

Kindergarten
Powell GT Magnet Elementary School

Principal: James Sposato
Mascot: Panthers
Superintendent: Dr. Del Burns
LEA: Wake County Public Schools

     

School Winner

John W. Dillard Elementary

Principal: Angela Martin
Address: 810 Cure Drive, Madison, NC 27025
Mascot: Dash the Dragon

Website
: http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Dlrd/index.htm
Superintendent: Dr. Rodney Shotwell
County/LEA: Rockingham City Schools

State Leaders Selecting Winners

The State Leaders for Week Two were (from left to right):

David Weaver - Executive, BB&T
June Atkinson - North Carolina State Superintendent of Education
Carolyn McKinney - Executive Director, North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission










March 27, 2008

Educator Winner

Catherine Vines

Catherine Vines

4th Grade
Williford Elementary School

Ms. Vines is a candidate for National Board Certification this year and has 39 years of teaching experience.

Principal: Sandra K. Farmer
Superintendent: Richard McMahon
LEA: Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools

     

School Winner

Clinton High School

Principal: Jeff Bell
Address: 1201 W. Elizabeth Street Clinton, NC 28328
Website: http://www.clinton.k12.nc.us/chs/
Mascot: Dark Horses
County/LEA: Clinton City Schools
Superintendent: Dr. Gene Hales

State Leaders Selecting Winners

The State Leaders for Week One were (from left to right):

Howard Lee - Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education
John McKinney - Regional Director External Affairs, AT&T
Kevin Howell - Board Member, North Carolina State Board of Education Assistant to the Chancellor for External Affairs, North Carolina State University



NC Office of the Governor For more information please contact the Office of the Governor by phone at 919-733-3921 or email NCPTSC.

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