Wake County Public School System on LinkedIn: Wake County was just named the healthiest county in North Carolina! First… (2024)

Ten schools and four district divisions joined The Office of Equity Affairs (OEA) in building a cohort of leaders working towards transformation through our district’s commitment to equity. These leaders, in conjunction with their small teams, took on audacious equity goals focused on improved outcomes for students, specifically as it relates to students’ inclusion and investment in schools, reduction of exclusionary practices, and increase in student performance indicators. OEA provided participating principals and teams with specialized support through a partnership with the Equity Collaborative. Read more about our district’s first cohort and their efforts: https://bit.ly/4aNEztk

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Please join us in congratulating Enloe High Theatre Arts teacher KoKo Thornton for receiving the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine award!A well-deserved recognition for her outstanding contributions to the theatre arts education community.🎭🌟 #artseducationSince 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments.

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WCPSS ❤️ our Future Teachers!College students interested in becoming educators received a firsthand look at teaching in Wake County, taking a Year One Bus Tour around the district. Touring Alston Ridge Middle, East Wake High and Walnut Creek Elementary, these Future Teachers got to witness classroom instruction and engage in conversation with teachers and staff. Many thanks to the principals and school leaders that helped organize this experience for our outstanding Future Teachers!

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As we near the end of the school year, we're taking a look back at what has made the 2023-24 academic year a success within WCPSS. At East Wake High, the Pearls of Purpose mentorship program has been making a difference in the lives of students since September. Their mission is simple: empower girls through mentorship. With a focus on personal and professional growth, the Pearls of Purpose mentorship program has provided guidance and opportunities for these remarkable young women to flourish.This week, they wrapped up their final mentoring session of the year, celebrating the lasting impact they've had on the young women of East Wake High.

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WCPSS community, meet Ryan Berglund of Millbrook High School, your 2024 WCPSS Teacher of the Year! 🎉 🍏 Mr. Berglund is an alumnus of Millbrook and returned in 2019 as a Sustainable Agriculture Academy teacher.Mr. Berglund received the honor at a festive celebration themed "The Joy of Teaching" last night at the Raleigh Convention Center. This morning, students and staff at Millbrook celebrated Mr. Berglund's win at school as the band played. Mr. Berglund was also presented with the keys to a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, which he will get to drive for the next year, compliments of Capital Chevrolet!Read more about Mr. Berglund's win: https://lnkd.in/eRDJebqE

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As we prepare for our 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Banquet on Monday evening, we're celebrating our 10 finalists one last time! 🎉 Our 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Finalists are (pictured below starting top left, clockwise): - Ryan Berglund: Agriculture, Millbrook High- Juan Cruz: 5th Grade, Buckhorn Creek Elementary- Susan Ennis: CTE Health/Science, Leesville Road High- April Guenzler: Intervention, Lockhart Elementary- Monica Hall: Kindergarten, Timber Drive Elementary- Kelly Hurry: 2nd Grade, Laurel Park Elementary- Whitney Masterson: 8th Grade Science, Mills Park Middle- Madison Parker: Special Education ECS 1, Alston Ridge Elementary- Karen Rahe: 6th Grade Math, Dillard Drive Magnet Middle- Ashely N. Smith: 7th Grade ELA, Zebulon Magnet MiddleThese masterful educators were nominated and elected by their peers at their individual schools. All nominees then developed an e-portfolio highlighting their work and philosophy around teaching. Selection committees reviewed the portfolios to narrow the field, and scores from the e-portfolio were combined with observation scores to determine these 10 finalists.All finalists have appeared before an interview committee for the selection of the Teacher of the Year, with the winner being announced at our banquet Monday evening. These finalists have already come so far, we wish them the best of luck in this last step of the Teacher of the Year process!

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📅 Mark your calendars! WCPSS is hosting a virtual job fair on Thursday, June 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. for candidates interested in support staff and related services positions, including Child Nutrition Services, Instructional Assistants, Data Managers, School Counselors, and more!🤝 Hiring managers will be available to meet virtually with candidates, review resumes and potentially conduct interviews.✅ Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3Ql9Ts4

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Are you an excellent teacher ready for even more impact on student achievement and teacher team leadership? Can you show consecutive years of high-growth student learning? Apply to be a Multi-Classroom Leader to reach more students, lead teachers, and earn much more: https://lnkd.in/g6iDghDQ

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High school seniors and early college education majors, don't forget about our Future Teachers Program 🍎 https://lnkd.in/gndupND Accepting applications through April 5, the WCPSS Future Teachers Program provides participants with guaranteed job offers, tailored professional learning, and stipends of up to $4,500 over 4 years. Not convinced yet? Hear about Micayla’s experience with our Future Teachers Program:https://lnkd.in/eVVi3KHB

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As we approach our Spring Teacher Job Fair on Mar. 9, we invite you to join us for three upcoming webinars focused on equipping certified teachers or candidates seeking alternative licensure teacher pathway with essential knowledge. ✅ RSVP to receive the meeting link for each webinar: bit.ly/3OZlyvQ💻 Learn more about each webinar: - Certified Teaching & Alternative Licensure, hosted from 4-5 p.m. on Mar. 4: bit.ly/42RLHmh- Special Education Teachers and Instructional Assistants (IAs), hosted from 4-5 p.m. on Mar. 6: bit.ly/42R2RAx- Project LEADERS: Teacher and School Leaders Grant hosted from 4-5 p.m. on Mar. 5: bit.ly/3uV1yUo💡 Use the knowledge you gain from these webinars to your advantage at our Spring Teacher Job Fair: bit.ly/3Rq7pbH

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