Leelynn Biggers

Oct 31, 2016

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli and NELA Featured on NCSU’s Giving News

NC State’s Giving News featured the Northeast Leadership Academy and Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli.

Oct 27, 2016

Leigh Ann Hudson, Cohort VI, Receives Bright Ideas Grant

Leigh Ann Hudson, of NELA’s Cohort VI, applied for a grant through the Edgecombe-Martin Electric Corporation. She received her seventh Bright Ideas Grant for $957. The money will be used to fund Alternative Energy Projects in science classrooms at Riverside High School . The materials bought with the funds can be used for several years…

Oct 24, 2016

Laura Wilson, Cohort VI, Receives Electric Classroom Technology Award

Cohort VI NELA Fellow, Laura Wilson, received a grant from the Wake Electric Classroom Technology award. Laura will be participating in the NELA Principal Residency next school  year and wanted to give back to her school. She applied for The Classroom Technology Grant and won $3,000. The money will be used to purchase Chromebooks for…

Oct 19, 2016

NC State University Congratulates Melissa Richardson, Halifax County Schools’ Principal of the Year!

We are delighted to share the news that Melissa Richardson, a Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) Cohort 1 graduate, was recently named Halifax County Schools’ Principal of the Year! Great schools have great leaders, and Melissa is certainly a great leader! Last year, in an interview for a follow-up study of NELA graduates, Melissa explained her…

Oct 17, 2016

NELA Fellows at Rural Education Convention

Several NELA Fellows presented at the Rural Education National Forum and 108th NREA Convention and Research Symposium. On Thursday, October 13th, Cohort V Fellows Robin Griffin and Andrea Dagnalan presented “Can You Hear Me Now? Effective Communication to Engage Community”. Effective communication drives stakeholder engagement and support for your school. Explore the four A’s of…

Oct 13, 2016

Great Schools Need Great Leaders

NC State News writes about NELA’s expansion and MSA redesign initiative.

Oct 3, 2016

Digital Storytelling with NELA Cohort VI

written by Paige Holmes, NELA Cohort 2.0 Graduate Assistant As we drove off the ferry onto Ocracoke Island, the beautiful setting and the warm greetings from NELA family were an indication that this weekend retreat would be as amazing as we thought it might be. On September 29, 2016, NELA Cohort VI traveled to the…

Sep 20, 2016

NELA Graduate as Founding Principal

NELA Cohort IV Fellow Founding Principal(Henderson Collegiate E-Newsletter)

Sep 20, 2016

Visit to Henderson Collegiate

Cohort V Visits Henderson Collegiate(Henderson Collegiate E-Newsletter)  

Aug 4, 2016

Summer Community Internship Spotlight: Peacemakers

Cheers and energetic voices rang out in the hallways and auditorium of The Freedom School at Peacemakers of Rocky Mount on a bright Tuesday morning. As we visited NELA Cohort V fellows Johanna and Lacey at their summer internship at Peacemakers, their colleagues welcomed us with open arms and huge smiles, explaining the mission of…