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Aug 11, 2017

Kat Gawsyszawski (NELA-DST Graduate) Named New Assistant Principal at RRHS

May 25, 2017

Governor’s Visit to NCLA Fellow’s School

NC Governor Roy Cooper, visited Franklinton High School. Cohort VI Fellow, Rommy Woodley, currently teaches at the school and participated on the teacher panel during his visit.

May 23, 2017

North Carolina State University’s Educational Leadership Department Welcomes New Faculty

Article by Lisa Swinson North Carolina State University’s Educational Leadership Department welcomes Fran Riddick, Ed.D. as Executive Director of Innovative Leadership Initiatives. Dr. Riddick received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Master’s of School Administration at NC State University. She taught and served as an administrator in several…

Apr 25, 2017

“Winstead Avenue Nurtures Young Minds”

Rocky Mount Telegram article discussing Principal Yolanda Wiggins, NELA graduate, and her school.

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…

Apr 6, 2017

Ryan Ewell, NELA Cohort V Fellow, as Interim Principal

Ryan Ewell, Cohort V Fellow, has been serving his spring Principal Residency at Warren County Middle School. Recently, he was appointed as Interim Principal at Warren New Tech High School! Ryan will serve in this role from April 18th to April 21st while the principal is away on business. Ryan says that he is grateful…

Apr 4, 2017

DPLA & NCLA Visit Ron Clark Academy

DPLA and NCLA Fellows traveled to The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA on March 23rd, 2017. Fellows said they learned to… One Fellow said “As a school leader, I am fueled to expect teachers to teach with passion” after attending the Ron Clark Academy. For more information about the Ron Clark Academy, visit http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/

Mar 22, 2017

NELA Visit Mentioned in Rick Hess Article “Bridging the Educator-Policymaker Divide”

Frederick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, mentions Fellows’ visit.

Mar 20, 2017

NELA Graduate, Ronica Watford, Recognized as One of 20 Influential People Under 40 Years Old in Roanoke Chowan Area

Ronica Watford serves as instructional coach at Hertford County Middle School (See page 10-11).

Mar 7, 2017

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli on WRAL’s Education Matters “Preparing the next generation of school leaders”

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, director of NC State’s Educational Leadership Academies on WRAL’s Education Matters.