Annual Report--2011 - revised 3-30.pub

March, 2011

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In recent years, our school district, like those across the nation,

has been impacted by continued budget cuts, increased unfunded man-dates, and growing expec-tations to increase student performance. As a public school district, it is vital, now more than ever, that we are open and transpar-ent with our parents and the community about how our schools are operated. This Annual Report is an outstanding resource that can help educate our stakeholders about how our funds are spent, how our students are being served educationally, and how our students and staff compare to the rest of the state. I encourage you to take a few mom- ents to review this report and become in-formed about our district. Dr. Steven Taylor Superintendent

Superintendent’s

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$ 2 ,530,077

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$ 9,167,000

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$ 32,115,011

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$ 23 ,611,250

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State

$ 121,267,808

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WCPS CONTINUES TO MEET STUDENT NEEDS DESP ITE GROWING BUDGET CUTS

and classroom re-sources in targeted areas. Although there is still some uncer-tainty as to what the future holds for fund-ing allotments, WCPS is committed to pro-viding students a high quality of education that can help them become successful in school and in life.

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Funds Spent per StudentFunds Spent per StudentFunds Spent per StudentFunds Spent per Student WCPS operates with local, state, and fed-eral funds. This table reflects the average funding amount N.C. public schools receive (per student) for oper-ating expenses, includ-ing teacher and admin-istrator salaries, text-books, and other edu-cational supplies and materials necessary to operate schools (not including facilities.)

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$1,254,311

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$2,530,077

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$35,840,753

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Instructional

$149,066,005

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Public Schools

R E F L E C T I N G B A C K… L OO K I N G FO RW A R D

ANNUAL REPORT

N.C. School Report Card— 2009-10


WCPS Finance Report —

2011

WCPS Finance Report — 2011

Over the past three years there has been a budget crisis in North Carolina. Since these budget woes began, WCPS has cut four million dollars out of its budget, reduced personnel by 130 positions by not filling attrition-caused vacancies, and has been instructed to prepare for even more cuts in state funding. Recognizing that budget cuts directly im-pact how schools conduct the business of education, WCPS has worked diligently to maintain the integrity of programs without laying off personnel. Despite the impacts from deep budget cuts, teachers and ad-ministrators have worked hard to help the district make continued gains on student performance year after year. The district has also been successful in protecting sports programs, cultural arts programs, and extracurricular programs, which are proven to help engage and motivate stu-dents to stay in school.

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In recent years, WCPS has helped offset some cuts with federal stimulus dollars purchase technology

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WCPS EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

MEET THE 20 1 1 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIF IED TEACHERS

Charles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock High Eleanor Davis, Kelly Carter, & Sheila Covar

Edgewood Community Developmental SchoolEdgewood Community Developmental SchoolEdgewood Community Developmental SchoolEdgewood Community Developmental School Cynthia Sprouse & Donna Countryman

Dillard MiddleDillard MiddleDillard MiddleDillard Middle Erin Stock & Jamie Smith

Eastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne High Jessica Gray, Karen Smith, & Shelley Gainey

Eastern Wayne MiddleEastern Wayne MiddleEastern Wayne MiddleEastern Wayne Middle Angela Mozingo

Goldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro High Deepti Dixit

Meadow Lane ElementaryMeadow Lane ElementaryMeadow Lane ElementaryMeadow Lane Elementary Erica Colick & Jennifer Heim

North Drive ElementaryNorth Drive ElementaryNorth Drive ElementaryNorth Drive Elementary Winter McNeill

Northeast ElementaryNortheast ElementaryNortheast ElementaryNortheast Elementary Beth Van Horn, Brandy Causey, Jennifer Lancaster, & Sherrill Stafford

Rosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood High Linda Franks & Lisa West

Spring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek High Jennifer Tyndall, Melissa Lewis, & Michael Jones

Wayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College High Kerri Loury

FulltimeFulltimeFulltimeFulltime 2,5092,5092,5092,509

PartPartPartPart----timetimetimetime 414414414414

Total EmployeesTotal EmployeesTotal EmployeesTotal Employees ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

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WCPSWCPSWCPSWCPS 20%20%20%20% 26%26%26%26% 54%54%54%54% 19%19%19%19% 26%26%26%26% 55%55%55%55% 17%17%17%17% 27%27%27%27% 57%57%57%57%

NCNCNCNC 20%20%20%20% 32%32%32%32% 48%48%48%48% 20%20%20%20% 32%32%32%32% 48%48%48%48% 19%19%19%19% 28%28%28%28% 54%54%54%54%

Percentage of teach-Percentage of teach-Percentage of teach-Percentage of teach-ers who have taught ers who have taught ers who have taught ers who have taught 0000----3 years, 43 years, 43 years, 43 years, 4----10 years, 10 years, 10 years, 10 years, or over 10 yearsor over 10 yearsor over 10 yearsor over 10 years

Years of Teaching ExperienceYears of Teaching ExperienceYears of Teaching ExperienceYears of Teaching Experience

Elementary (KElementary (KElementary (KElementary (K----5)5)5)5) 82828282

Middle (6Middle (6Middle (6Middle (6----8)8)8)8) 29292929

High (9High (9High (9High (9----12)12)12)12) 55555555

OtherOtherOtherOther 9999

National Board CertifiedNational Board CertifiedNational Board CertifiedNational Board Certified EmployeesEmployeesEmployeesEmployees

Percentage of “Core Area” classes Percentage of “Core Area” classes Percentage of “Core Area” classes Percentage of “Core Area” classes taught by “Highly Qualified” teacherstaught by “Highly Qualified” teacherstaught by “Highly Qualified” teacherstaught by “Highly Qualified” teachers

Core Areas include: Core Areas include: Core Areas include: Core Areas include: English, reading or language arts, mathematics; science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography.

WCPSWCPSWCPSWCPS 100%100%100%100%

NCNCNCNC 100%100%100%100%

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HIGHHIGHHIGHHIGH ELEMENTARYELEMENTARYELEMENTARYELEMENTARY MIDDLEMIDDLEMIDDLEMIDDLE

Highly Qualified Highly Qualified Highly Qualified Highly Qualified TeachersTeachersTeachersTeachers

Charles B. Aycock High’s Moriah Poland, Eastern Wayne High’s Michael Fields, and Wayne Early/Middle College High’s Cor-bin Beary are shown being rec-ognized with their families and principals at a Board of Educa-tion meeting for being three of 500 North Carolina graduates to earn a Teaching Fellows scholar-ship. Each Teaching Fellow re-ceived a $26,000 scholarship loan. The full loan is forgiven after the Fellow has completed four years of teaching in North Carolina public schools. In addi-tion, all Teaching Fellows take part in unique academic and summer enrichment programs during their college careers.

M E E T T H E 2 0 1 0 “ T E A C H I N G F E L L O W S ”

FUTURE WCPS TEACHERS ?

WCPS NBC Report — 2011



WCPS Employment Report — 2010-11

WCPS has 175 National Board Certified employees. Na-

tional Board Certification is granted by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, and is the most ac-cepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

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WCPS Math Achievement WCPS Math Achievement WCPS Math Achievement WCPS Math Achievement (Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3----8)8)8)8)

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WCPS High SchoolWCPS High SchoolWCPS High SchoolWCPS High School End of Course Tests End of Course Tests End of Course Tests End of Course Tests

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Ethnic BreakdownEthnic BreakdownEthnic BreakdownEthnic Breakdown

American Indian .14%

Asian 1.07%

Hispanic 13.32%

Black 37.13%

White 43.98%

Multi-racial 4.36%

Average Class SizeAverage Class SizeAverage Class SizeAverage Class Size

Elementary (K-5) 22.2 students

Middle (6-8) 22.6 students

Elementary (K-5) 9,261

Middle (6-8) 4,422

High (9-12) 5,546

Total...Total...Total...Total... 19,47119,47119,47119,471

Pre-K 242

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Percentage of Classrooms Percentage of Classrooms Percentage of Classrooms Percentage of Classrooms Connected to the InternetConnected to the InternetConnected to the InternetConnected to the Internet

Number of Students per Number of Students per Number of Students per Number of Students per InternetInternetInternetInternet----Connected ComputerConnected ComputerConnected ComputerConnected Computer

WCPS 2.8 students

NC 2.37 students

Number of Students perNumber of Students perNumber of Students perNumber of Students per Instructional ComputerInstructional ComputerInstructional ComputerInstructional Computer

WCPS 2.8 students

NC 2.37 students

Quick Facts! Quick Facts! Quick Facts! Quick Facts!

• WCPS is the 20th largest school district in North Carolina (out of 115)

• WCPS has over 19,400 students (Grades Pre-K– 12)

• WCPS students represent 28 different languages

• WCPS has approximately 2,000 military connected students

• WCPS school buses travel over 2,000,000 miles each year

• WCPS has nearly 1,300 students classified as Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

• WCPS serves over 3,100,000 meals each year

• Approximately 61% of WCPS students (approximately 11,775 students) are on free or reduced lunch

• WCPS employs over 2,900 people

• WCPS schools have over 160 “Partners in Education” made up of businesses and organizations

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WCPS Reading Achievement WCPS Reading Achievement WCPS Reading Achievement WCPS Reading Achievement (Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3----8)8)8)8)




PERCENT AT & ABOVE GRADE LEVEL

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Data generated through various WCPS 2011 reports


Performance Charts generated by data available in the N.C. School Report Card— 2009-10

WCPS Statistical Report 2010-11 — 10th Day Report

WCPS Statistical Report 2010-11 — 10th Day Report

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Grants, Scholarships, & Work Study AidGrants, Scholarships, & Work Study AidGrants, Scholarships, & Work Study AidGrants, Scholarships, & Work Study Aid Renewable AidRenewable AidRenewable AidRenewable Aid

Charles B. Aycock High 1,521,746.60 4,410,768.40

Eastern Wayne High 805,101.00 1,732,422.00

Goldsboro High 287,444.99 685,250.96

Rosewood High 616,137.00 2,387,748.00

Southern Wayne High 493,900.14 1,902,188.14

Spring Creek High 544,888.00 2,082,766.00

Wayne Early/Middle High 66,703.00 117,703.00

TotalsTotalsTotalsTotals $4,335,920.73$4,335,920.73$4,335,920.73$4,335,920.73 $13,318,846.50$13,318,846.50$13,318,846.50$13,318,846.50


CBA EWH GHS RWH SWH SCH WEMCH TotalsCBA EWH GHS RWH SWH SCH WEMCH TotalsCBA EWH GHS RWH SWH SCH WEMCH TotalsCBA EWH GHS RWH SWH SCH WEMCH Totals

Total DiplomasTotal DiplomasTotal DiplomasTotal Diplomas 281281281281 296296296296 123123123123 123123123123 226226226226 133133133133 17171717 1199119911991199

Total # of Graduating Seniors Planning to Attend an Institution of Higher Education

239 255 94 107 172 105 17 989

Total % of Graduating Seniors Planning to Attend an Institution of Higher Education

85.1%85.1%85.1%85.1% 86.1%86.1%86.1%86.1% 76.4%76.4%76.4%76.4% 87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0% 76.1%76.1%76.1%76.1% 79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0% 100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0% 82.5%82.5%82.5%82.5%

Total % Planning to Enter the Military 4.6% 7.8% 13.0% 3.25% 9.3% 11.3% 0.0% 7.7%

Total % Planning to Enter the Workforce 10.3% 2.4% 7.3% 6.5% 13.3% 9.7% 0.0% 8.0%

Other 0.0% 3.7% 3.3% 3.25% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8%

WCPS H IGH SCHOOLS

N.C. 4-year public colleges/universities 271

Out-of-State 4-year public colleges/universities 14

N.C. 4-year private colleges/universities 101

Out-of-State 4-year public colleges/universities 33

N.C. Community/Technical Colleges 541

Out-of-State Community/Technical Colleges 10

Private Junior Colleges, Trade/Business/Nursing Schools, etc. 19

Employment 96

Military 92

Others (Unknown) 22

82% OF GRADUATES PURSUE H IGHER ED

WC P S B R E A K D O W N F O R 2 0 1 0 G R A D U A T E S

GRADS EARN $ 13 M ILL ION FOR COLLEGE

Over 82% percent of the district’s 2010 graduates planned to pursue higher educa-tion goals through two-year or four-year edu-cation programs. Of the 1199 graduates at seven high schools, 989 stated that they planned to attend an institution of higher education. The results come from an exit survey of graduating seniors in June, 2010.

WCPS Graduate Summary — 2009-10

WCPS Graduate Summary — 2009-10

WCPS Scholarship Report — 2009-10


SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool BronzeBronzeBronzeBronze SilverSilverSilverSilver GoldGoldGoldGold No CRCNo CRCNo CRCNo CRC

Charles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock High 57575757 150150150150 38383838 28282828

Eastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne High 71717171 130130130130 22222222 21212121

Goldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro High 57575757 37373737 1111 29292929

Rosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood High 17171717 58585858 13131313 10101010

Southern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne High 63636363 101101101101 24242424 36363636

Spring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek High 28282828 69696969 20202020 12121212

Wayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College HighWayne Early/Middle College High 5555 33333333 22222222 ----

Wayne School of EngineeringWayne School of EngineeringWayne School of EngineeringWayne School of Engineering 13131313 36363636 11111111 8888

District Totals:District Totals:District Totals:District Totals: 311311311311 614614614614 151151151151 144144144144

2009200920092009----10 School Year10 School Year10 School Year10 School Year CAREER READINESS CERTIF ICATES

CAREER ACADEMIES

WCPS is working hard to ensure students graduate ready to compete in the 21 Century global markets. The district partners with Wayne Community College in administering WorkKeys assessments to high school juniors and seniors. During the 2009-10 school year, more than 1,200 tests were administered.

Students who earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold on the WorkKeys assessments receive a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). The CRC , which is recognized nationwide, shows prospective em-ployers that applicants possess the essential skills required in today’s workplace.

The CRC complements a high school diploma, a college degree, and/or work experience. The CRC shows that the applicant is equipped to handle the kinds of tasks that are common in today’s workforce: finding information, reading instructions/directions, and working with figures.

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Career AcademiesCareer AcademiesCareer AcademiesCareer Academies

Charles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock HighCharles B. Aycock High

Machining AcademyMachining AcademyMachining AcademyMachining Academy Engineering AcademyEngineering AcademyEngineering AcademyEngineering Academy Microsoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT Academy Transportation AcademyTransportation AcademyTransportation AcademyTransportation Academy

Eastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne High Business AcademyBusiness AcademyBusiness AcademyBusiness Academy Microsoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT Academy

Goldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro HighGoldsboro High Business AcademyBusiness AcademyBusiness AcademyBusiness Academy Microsoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT Academy

Rosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood HighRosewood High Microsoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT Academy

Southern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne HighSouthern Wayne High

Construction AcademyConstruction AcademyConstruction AcademyConstruction Academy Diesel AcademyDiesel AcademyDiesel AcademyDiesel Academy Microsoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT AcademyMicrosoft IT Academy Teacher AcademyTeacher AcademyTeacher AcademyTeacher Academy

Spring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek HighSpring Creek High Health Sciences AcademyHealth Sciences AcademyHealth Sciences AcademyHealth Sciences Academy MMMMiiiiccccrrrroooossssoooofffftttt IIIITTTT AAAAccccaaaaddddeeeemmmmyyyy

WCPS is working to help prepare students to become competent high-tech employees who can be competitive in today's global markets. “Career Academies” integrate project-based classes, hands-on experiences, and college courses to teach students key skills needed in essential career fields.

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Each year, the Cohort Graduation Rate is used to measure the percentage of ninth graders who graduated from high school within 4 years.

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73.8% Includes:73.8% Includes:73.8% Includes:73.8% Includes:

• Students who graduate in 4 yrs or less

26.2% Includes:26.2% Includes:26.2% Includes:26.2% Includes: • Students who graduate in more than 4 yrs

• Students with disabilities who earn a graduation certificate

• Students who move out of state & cannot be located

• Students who drop out of school, return to school, and graduate

• Students who drop out of school and do not return • Students who transfer to Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Diploma Program and graduate with a N.C. High School Diploma • Students who drop out of school and later earn a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate

WCPS CRC Report — 2009-10

Charts generated by data available in the N.C. School Report Card

WCPS Career Academies Report — 2011


SCOTT HARDY , SPRING CREEK H IGH

WCPS 2010-11 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

W C P S 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R , S C O T T H A R D Y , S H O W N T E A C H I N G H I S S T U D E N T S A B O U T U . S . P R E S I D E N T S .

Scott Hardy is not your ordinary teacher. As a U.S./World History, Civ-ics, and World View Global Studies teacher at Spring Creek High School, it is not unusual for him to engage his students in learning by speaking pas-sionately about historical events or topics, sharing stories of global travel experiences, using impersonations of past presidents when reading ex-cerpts of their speeches, or simply sharing historical facts and perspec-tives outside of the text book to fur-ther enhance learning experiences. “Because I have a great appreciation of history, I believe my students also develop a passion and understanding about history as well,” states Mr. Hardy. In August, 2010, Scott Hardy was named the WCPS 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Hardy has spent over 12 years working as a teacher at Spring Creek High School. He began his career in education in 1995 as a School Resource Officer for Greene County Schools. As a part of his responsibilities, he taught con-flict resolution to 6th grade students and a history and character education program to “at risk” high school stu-dents. In 1998, Mr. Hardy traded in his badge for a chalk stick as a full-time 6th grade English and social studies teacher at Spring Creek High.

[“Because I have a great apprecia-[“Because I have a great apprecia-[“Because I have a great apprecia-[“Because I have a great apprecia-tion of history, I believe my stu-tion of history, I believe my stu-tion of history, I believe my stu-tion of history, I believe my stu-dents also develop a passion and dents also develop a passion and dents also develop a passion and dents also develop a passion and understanding about history”] understanding about history”] understanding about history”] understanding about history”]

Since his transition to education, Mr. Hardy has worked to expand student knowledge and global understanding of history and governments. Through effective teaching practices and a willingness to stay beyond the final bell to assist struggling students with course content, his students have consistently scored well above the state average in EOC courses. Recognizing that history is made up of drama, adventures, heartaches, and momentous occasions, Mr. Hardy states a quote from Rudyard Kipling,

“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be for-gotten,” in many ways encapsu-lates his teaching philosophy. “I have a heart for teaching and have always enjoyed telling the ‘stories’ that make up history. Interestingly, as I was completing the application packet for the district competition and reflecting on my experi-ences as a teacher, I looked up from my desk and saw that Kipling quote posted on the chalk board,” adds Mr. Hardy. Since being named WCPS Teacher of the Year, Mr. Hardy has spoken to civic groups about history and teaching. He also had the opportunity to partici-pate in a flight with the Thunderbirds at the 2011 “Wings Over Wayne Air Show.” As the district

Teacher of the Year, Mr. Hardy re-ceived a $1,500 check and a $5,000 Kemp/Twiford World View Travel/Study Award to be used to travel outside the United States. He plans to use the travel award to take a Scandinavian trip to Finland, Sweden, and Russia.

D R . T A Y L O R S T A N D S W I T H M O U N T O L I V E M I D D L E T E A C H E R , J E N N I F E R H A R P E R ( M I D D L E S C H O O L T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R ) , N O R T H W E S T E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R , M E L I S S A E D G E R T O N ( E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R ) , A N D

S C O T T H A R D Y ( H I G H S C H O O L A N D W C P S T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R ) D U R I N G T H E A N N U A L

T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R B A N Q U E T .


MEET EACH SCHOOL ’S 2010-2011 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool TeacherTeacherTeacherTeacher

Of The YearOf The YearOf The YearOf The Year SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool

TeacherTeacherTeacherTeacher Of The YearOf The YearOf The YearOf The Year

Brogden Middle Stephen Richardson North Drive Elementary Denise Dupree

Brogden Primary Ashly Loftin Northeast Elementary Pamela Creech

Carver Elementary Stacie Fail Northwest Elementary Melissa Edgerton

Carver Heights Elementary Vivian Ferrell Norwayne Middle Jackie Purcell

Charles B. Aycock High Sederis Whitfield Rosewood Elementary Ethel Branch

Dillard Middle Tameshia Willoughby Rosewood High Heather Turner

Eastern Wayne Elementary Amanda Capps Rosewood Middle Sara Arnette

Eastern Wayne High George Weidinger School Street Elementary Winter McNeill

Eastern Wayne Middle Pamela Johnson Southern Wayne High Elizabeth Moore

Edgewood Community Developmental School

Monica Tobe Spring Creek Elementary Debbie Turner

Fremont STARS Elementary Michelle Hamm Spring Creek High Scott Hardy

Goldsboro High Trelvia Thompson Tommy’s Road Elementary Tyshaun Bryant

Grantham School Ashley Howell Wayne Academy Tomekia Bell

Greenwood Middle Norman Mitchell Wayne Early/Middle College High

Kelli Hamm

Meadow Lane Elementary Christine Dubrowsky Wayne School of Engineering

Lisa McGrath

Mount Olive Middle Jennifer Harper

WCPS School Directory

Brogden Middle 919-705-6010 Brogden Primary 919-705-6020 Carver Elem. 919-658-7330 Carver Heights Elem. 919-731-7222 Charles B. Aycock High 919-242-3400 Dillard Middle 919-580-9360 Eastern Wayne Elem. 919-751-7130 Eastern Wayne High 919-751-7120 Eastern Wayne Middle 919-751-7110 Edgewood 919-731-5970 Fremont STARS Elem. 919-242-3410 Goldsboro High 919-731-5930 Grantham (K-8) 919-689-5000 Greenwood Middle 919-751-7100 Meadow Lane Elem. 919-751-7150 Mount Olive Middle 919-658-7320 North Drive Elem. 919-731-5950 Northeast Elem. 919-705-6030 Northwest Elem. 919-242-3419 Norwayne Middle 919-242-3414 Rosewood Elem. 919-705-6040 Rosewood High 919-705-6050 Rosewood Middle 919-736-5050 School Street Elem. 919-731-5960 Southern Wayne High 919-705-6060 Spring Creek Elem. 919-751-7155 Spring Creek High 919-751-7160 Tommy’s Road Elem. 919-736-5040 Wayne Academy 919-580-3608 Wayne Early/Middle College High 919-739-7070 Wayne School of Engineering 3 919-734-0070

WCPS Mission

All Wayne County Public Schools students will graduate from high school,

globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared

for life in the 21st Century through rigor, relevance, and relationships.


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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Back Row (LBack Row (LBack Row (LBack Row (L----R):R):R):R): Jack Edwards (Board Attorney), H. Len Henderson (District 2), John Grantham (District 4), Dr. Steven Taylor (Superintendent), Rick Pridgen (District 6), Chris West (District 1), and Arnold Flowers (District 3). Front Row (LFront Row (LFront Row (LFront Row (L----R): R): R): R): Edward Radford (Board Vice–Chair, At Large), Thelma Smith (Board Chair, District 3)

2001 E. Royall Avenue P.O. Drawer 1797 Goldsboro, NC 27533-1797 Phone: 919-731-5900 Email: [email protected] www.waynecountyschools.org

G R A N T H A M S C H O O L P R I N C I P A L , L I S A T A R T , I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y D R . S T E V E N T A Y L O R D U R I N G A S C H O O L - W I D E C E L E B R A T I O N .

Mrs. Tart’s Mrs. Tart’s Mrs. Tart’s Mrs. Tart’s Background! Background! Background! Background!

• She became a teacher in 1994.

• She came to WCPS in 1996 as a English/History teacher at Rosewood Middle School.

• She became Assistant Principal at Rosewood Middle School in 2000.

• In 2002, she became principal at Rosewood Middle School.

• In 2006, she became principal at Grantham School.

• She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education, a Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education, and a Master's degree in School Administration from East Carolina University.

• As Southeast Principal of the Year, she received $1,000 for her school and $1,000 for her personal use.

CONGRATULATIONS L I SA TART FOR BEING NAMED THE 2 0 1 1 - 2012

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

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