May 1, 2025

Matthew Hickson (DPLA 2018) has been working on the Modern Classrooms Leadership Summit and invites NELA graduates and current NELA students to attend! Click for more information.

Apr 30, 2025

Michael Warholick (Durham/Wake 2023) is 1 of 12 educators selected for the North Carolina Museum of Natural History Educators of Excellence South Africa Institute. The experience is focused on studying the ecosystems and connecting with South African educators.

Apr 30, 2025

Shelley Williams (NELA Cohort I) is the Director of The Clara Hearne Pre-K Center, which uses Conscious Discipline to teach young scholars emotional regulation skills. This method keeps students learning at school, rather than sending them home for challenging behaviors.

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. Kendrick Alston (NELA Cohort II 2013 & NC State EdD graduate) serves as principal of Foust Elementary School. A ribbon cutting marked Foust’s transition to a gaming and robotics school. Foust is the first elementary school in the state with this focus.

Feb 14, 2025

Congratulations to Fran Averre (Los Lobos 2026) who is a WCPSS 2024-25 Teacher of the Year semifinalist!

Jan 22, 2025

We are thrilled to continue the impactful work of preparing excellent school leaders for NC public schools with the support of a $14+ million grant from the NC Principal Fellows Program.

Jan 10, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Anna Egalite, whose work is cited in the 2025 Economic Report of the President. The report was released by the Council of Economic Advisers.

Dec 10, 2024

Beau Drake (NELA Cohort VI) to serve as Executive Director

Beau Drake (NELA Cohort VI) to serve as Executive Director

Nov 7, 2024

Fran Averre (Los Lobos 2026) has been named DDMES Teacher

Nov 7, 2024

Our 2025 Cohorts attended the RCA Admin Conference