Education Grants and Awards

Aug 22, 2017

Exceeding Expectations for Growth – Teicher Patterson at Enfield Middle School

Teicher Patterson is a Cohort 2 Graduate of the Northeast Leadership Academy at NCSU. He became principal at Enfield Middle School, now Enfield Middle STEAM Academy, in 2014.  At the end of the school year in 2015, students at Enfield Middle completed their statewide tests. Enfield Middle School’s Performance Composite Grade Level Proficient grew 3.7… 

Apr 18, 2017

Principal Kim Scott, NELA Cohort I Graduate, and Willis Hare Elementary School First in NC for Energy Bus Leadership Journey

Kim Scott is a NELA Cohort I graduate and is currently serving as Principal at Willis Hare Elementary. In January, 2017, Principal Scott participated in the Energy Bus Leadership Journey Professional development in Raleigh.  The professional development training was developed out of concepts from the book, The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon. The book focuses… 

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 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! 

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 13, 2016

Great Schools Need Great Leaders

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

Mar 1, 2016

NELA Fellow Receives Burroughs Wellcome Fund PRISM Grant for School

In February, 2016, Cohort IV Fellow, Cliff Hudson, received the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics grant. The grant awarded $4,000 to South Creek Middle School for Cliff’s project “No Child Left UnSTEMulated”. For more information abut the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, visit their website.