Sep 6, 2019

20 Fellows Join NC State College of Education’s Principal Preparation Programs

Sep 3, 2019

“Education Matters – Are NC Schools Prepared for the Next Hurricane?” featuring NELA professor Dr. Mike Ward

Aug 19, 2019

NC State NCLA Graduate, Jessica Parker, was featured on Education Matters

Jessica Parker spoke about trauma sensitive practices at Phillips Middle School.

Aug 14, 2019

NELA Cohort V Graduate, Rashard Curmon, named principal of Northeast Elementary School in Lenoir County

Rashard looks forward to doing what’s best for the children in Lenior County.

Jul 5, 2019

“We Drive It” Article and Video featuring NELA Graduates

NELA graduates Donnell Cannon, Jamilah Collins, Jenny O’Meara, and Erin Swanson are featured in this article and video highlighting the North Phillips School of Innovation, a micro-school in Edgecombe County. https://www.ednc.org/2019/07/03/innovating-with-students-the-north-phillips-school-of-innovation/?utm_source=EdNC+Subscribers&utm_campaign=d52d3fa75e-Daily_Digest&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2696365d99-d52d3fa75e-274691809

Jun 18, 2019

Teicher Patterson, NELA Cohort II, Principal of the Year for Halifax County

Teicher is a NELA cohort II graduate and has been named principal of the year for Halifax County. He has served as the principal of Enfield Middle S.T.E.A.M. School since 2014. Teicher has a demonstrated record of leading the school to exceed growth for multiple years.

May 16, 2019

Matt Bristow-Smith, NELA Cohort III Graduate, NC Principal of the Year “Edgecombe School Leader Named 2019 NC Principal of the Year”

Matt is the Principal of Edgecombe Early College High School.

Feb 22, 2019

Hugh Scott, Cohort II Graduate, Highlighted in The Southern Nash News: “Celebrating Black History Month – Hugh Scott – A Positive Role Model For All Young Minds”

Hugh Scott currently serves as Principal at Southern Nash High School.

Feb 14, 2019

Matt Bristow-Smith (Cohort III) Honored as Regional Wells Fargo Principal of the Year 2019

Matt Bristow-Smith graduated with NELA Cohort III in 2014. Before becoming a NELA Fellow, he served as an English Teacher and School Improvement Team Chair at Tarboro High School. He completed his NELA administrative internship at SouthWest Edgecombe High School. Matt has been serving as Principal at Edgecombe Early College High School since 2014. Matt…

Feb 14, 2019

JPLA Fellow, Leshaun Jenkins, on Upcoming Panel at Talking Black in America Screening Feb. 26

Leshaun Jenkins is a current Fellow in NC State’s Johnston Principal Leadership Academy (JPLA). Leshaun spent 16 years as a teacher at Tarboro High School, where he taught World History, World Geography, Civis and Economics, US History, and Global Studies. He has been recognized as Teacher of the Year four times. Leshaun is currently serving…