NELA Fellow Experiences

Apr 8, 2015

Student Leadership at SouthWest Edgecombe

Keith Parker, Cohort IV fellow, held a leadership conference at his school. Keith is currently serving as a United States History teacher at SouthWest Edgecombe High School while he is a student in the Northeast Leadership Academy. The conference he hosted was led by his leadership students who trained others in Covey’s Seven Habits and… 

Mar 18, 2015

Uniting to Tackle Child Hunger

NELA fellows attended the NOKid Hungry Conference in Chapel Hill, NC. Keynote speakers included Dr. Mike Steiner, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at UNC Heath Care, and Duke Storen, Senior Director at Share Our Strength. NC non-profit organizations were also present including PORCH, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, and Grocers on Wheels.… 

Mar 3, 2015

Visit to AB Combs

Cohort IV fellows visited A.B. Combs Elementary School. The school uses Covey’s Seven Habits to promote student leadership. Fellows and NELA Team members were greeted at the entrance of the school by students dressed to represent different countries. We watched a student-led presentation and student-led choir before being led around the school by student-tour guides… 

Feb 7, 2015

Who Will be in the Next Group of Rural School Leaders?

Cohort IV fellows assisted with Candidate Assessment Day. Applicants of the Master of School Administration Program at NC State and applicants of the Northeast Leadership Academy (Cohort V) participate in in-depth experiential exercises at Candidate Assessment Day. Cohort IV fellows assisted with filming in the video booths, interviewing candidates, and many other tasks. To learn more… 

Jan 19, 2015

NELA Visits the Ron Clark Academy

Cohort IV and some fellows from previous cohorts were accompanied by Dr. Wirt, Dr. Riddick, Jennifer LaGarde, and Leelynn on the trip to Atlanta, GA. On Friday evening, busloads of educators were greeted by Ron Clark and his enthusiastic students and teachers. Friday night events included a school tour of RCA and its new facility… 

Nov 22, 2014

Fellows and Project Team to Washington, D.C. for UCEA Conference

All Cohort IV fellows, the NELA project team, and a few fellows from previous Cohorts visited Washington D.C. to attend the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Conference. Below are a few photos from the visit to Washington. 

Aug 16, 2014

Leadership Social at the Franklinton Center at Bricks

  On Saturday, August 16th, 2014 all four NELA Cohorts were invited to the Franklinton Center at Bricks for a NELA Leadership Social. The event was created to offer advice to the newest Cohort and to recharge for the upcoming school year. The Franklinton Center at Bricks is a historical site in Whitakers, NC. Pre-Civil…