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Leelynn Biggers

Mar 3, 2017

“Nash Central Band Director Wins Award”

Cohort VI Fellow, Leo Nieves, wins an award! Article from Rocky Mount Telegram.

Feb 20, 2017

“Power Lunch Offers Options to Students” Rocky Mount Telegram Article

Principal Lauren Lampron and Pattillo Middle School featured in Rocky Mount Telegram.

Jan 9, 2017

“A Principal’s First Year of Leading and Serving” EdNC Article

Liz Bell writes about Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara, NELA graduates, at North Edgecombe High School.

Jan 5, 2017

“What makes a good Principal? Good Preparation”

Read EdNC Article by Alex Granados about Dr. Fusarelli’s vision and NELA’s beginning and expansion.

Jan 4, 2017

Happy New Year! NELA’s 2016 in Review…

We are looking forward to a great 2017! Please view the video below as an overview of NELA’s Impact in 2016.

Dec 21, 2016

“Smiles from Heaven” by Roanoke-Chowan News Herald

Willis Hare students and Principal Kim Scott raise funds in memory of student.

Dec 16, 2016

Cindy Miller-Walker, Cohort III Graduate, Franklin County District AP of the Year!

Franklin County Schools recognized Cindy as AP of the year. Please see their article for more!

Nov 10, 2016

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (2015)

NC State’s Educational Leadership Academies are committed to preparing leaders who embody the latest Professional Leadership Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). For more information on PSEL, click here.

Nov 8, 2016

Cohort IV Graduate’s School Featured in EdNC Article

Keith Parker, NELA Cohort IV, is principal of Martin Millennium Academy. Read more at EdNC.

Oct 31, 2016

Heroic School Leadership

Article by Angie VanGorder, NELA Graduate Assistant, discusses impact of Hurricane Matthew on NELA communities.