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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.

Mar 3, 2017

“Nash Central Band Director Wins Award”

Cohort VI Fellow, Leo Nieves, wins an award! Article from Rocky Mount Telegram.

Feb 20, 2017

“Power Lunch Offers Options to Students” Rocky Mount Telegram Article

Principal Lauren Lampron and Pattillo Middle School featured in Rocky Mount Telegram.

Jan 9, 2017

“A Principal’s First Year of Leading and Serving” EdNC Article

Liz Bell writes about Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara, NELA graduates, at North Edgecombe High School.

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 21, 2016

“Smiles from Heaven” by Roanoke-Chowan News Herald

Willis Hare students and Principal Kim Scott raise funds in memory of student.