NCHS STUDENTS PAINT MURAL FOR ROCKY MOUNT RAILROAD MUSEUM

 Nash Central High School (NCHS) Art Club students recently created a mural for the Rocky Mount Railroad Museum that will be on display at Golden East Mall in Rocky Mount throughout the holiday season.
The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum originated as an idea in 2009 and materialized into a non-profit reality in December 2010. The museum defines its Mission as a resolution:
• To preserve the historic and economic impact of the railroad industry on the development of Rocky Mount.
• To provide an entertaining and educational experience of railroading through model railroad layouts. 
• To honor and recognize local citizens who worked in the railroad industry.
The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum president, Joyce Edwards Dantzler, said over the past three years, the museum has endeavored to accomplish these ideals with great zeal.
“The museum members realize that creating a museum from dreams and principles is an undertaking that requires a community of idealistic train enthusiasts, hobbyists, railroad industry workers, financiers, local railroad historians, and visionaries,” said Dantzler.
All of the above reasons compelled the museum to approach John Gay, Art Teacher at NCHS, and his Art Club members, Zach Tyner, Hannah Sasser, Grayson Harris, JeTijah Smith, Dillon Parker, Alyssa Sullivan, Cortney Morley, and Kristen Narron, for a special project.
The museum desired to have a mural painted to accompany The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Christmas Display. The display is located at The Golden East Mall in Rocky Mount during the month of December.
Dantzler first mentioned the idea of the mural to NCHS Principal, Gail Powers.
“Mrs. Powers also thought that the mural was an excellent idea and suggested that we reach out to Mr. Gay and the art students.” said Dantzler. “Fortunately for the museum, Mr. Gay was immediately receptive to the idea, as were his art club members.”
The beautiful mural that The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum will display during the Christmas Holidays and on other occasions will be commemorated to the fine student artists who donated their time and talents, and most importantly to Tony Howe. Howe is the artist whose print was graciously provided to the museum for inspiration. The mural rendering done by the NCHS student artists depicts the beauty of the Atlantic Coast Line Champion E7 1951 Florida Print along with the renovated Rocky Mount Train Station and platform shelter.
Dantzler said she hopes those who visit the shopping mall during the holiday season will take a moment to stop and appreciate the mural.
“Everyone will enjoy gazing at this magnificent creation and will envision themselves riding away on The Champion in a tranquil state of mind to the exotic places of their dreams,” said Dantzler. All Aboard!”
The Golden East Mall will feature the mural and display through December 31.

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DONORSCHOOSE BENEFITS STUDENTS, TEACHERS IN NRMPS

Three hundred and fifty funded grants, Sixty-seven motivated teachers, and Twenty-two schools. Thousands of students in the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools district have benefited from materials and opportunities from grants funded through Donorschoose.org.
Donorschoose.org is an on-line charity founded by a public school teacher to support public school students. Public school teachers can write grant proposals and submit them to the website. Once posted, citizens choose which grant(s) that they want to support, and then make donations to fund the grant(s). By combining the efforts of many people through the website, teachers have a better chance of receiving the materials they need for special projects. 
In Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, twenty-two schools have received funding. Teachers have requested a wide variety of items for all grade levels, subjects and activities; Books, field trip expenses, computers, iPads, art supplies, musical instruments, lab equipment, classroom furniture, athletic equipment, printers, and cameras are examples of materials that teachers have obtained through the Donorschoose grants.
Joan Vick, music teacher at Baskerville Elementary and OR Pope Elementary had her first grant funded this fall.
“Because of the Donorschoose program, three Tubano drums have been purchased for the students at Baskerville and Pope,” said Vick. “Two of them were funded by the grant and one was a gift from a friend that wanted to purchase one after being made aware of the need. There is a new level of enthusiasm in my music classes and the students are really enjoying learning to play the drum. Students are now saying things like "Are we playing the drums today?" when they come to music class. When I answer with "Yes!" they give me a hug. I would encourage teachers to write grants for items they may need in their classrooms.” 
All grants have a structured process of completion, accountability and documentation. Teachers never handle the funding; all materials and services are purchased and delivered directly to the classroom by Donorschoose. Teachers must document how they used the materials with their students by posting pictures to the Donorschoose website. Students and teachers write Thank You notes to the donors in a specified time frame. Donors get feedback in a visual and written format about how their donations contributed to student learning.
Rocky Mount High School has nine teachers who have received over a hundred funded grants and Winstead Avenue Elementary has thirteen teachers actively writing grants, leading the way in Nash County.
Lindsey Murray, teacher at Winstead Elementary School is also supportive of the Donorschoose program. “I love Donorschoose and I think it's amazing, said Murray. She used her grant funds to purchase books for a special reading area in her classroom. Grants have been funded for Bailey Elementary, Hubbard Elementary, Cedar Grove Elementary, Red Oak Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, O R Pope Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Benvenue Elementary, Tar River Academy, Spring Hope Elementary, Williford Elementary, Coopers Elementary, Baskerville Elementary, Nashville Elementary, Parker Middle School, Nash Central Middle School, Edwards Middle School, Southern Nash Middle School, Nash Central High School and Northern Nash High School.
Paisley Cloyd, art teacher at Rocky Mount High said Donorchoose has played a major role in several experiences for her students over the past several years.
“The success opportunities provided by Donorschoose grants have enhanced my classroom possibilities for ten years,” said Cloyd. “My latest grant will take our Art Club to the Museum of Art in Raleigh again this year. My Donorschoose homepage documents that my grants have reached over six thousand students.”
Parents and community members are encouraged to the visit Donorchoose website at www.donorschoose.org to learn more about how they can support classroom projects in NRMPS.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CHRISTMAS CARD ART WINNER FROM NNHS

For the past five years, the Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools has invited students to participate in the district’s Christmas Card Art Contest. Students create designs that are then judged and selected for the front and back of the Christmas Card. This year we are pleased to congratulate Randy Hooper, 10th grade student at Northern Nash High School, for his artwork, Snowman. His piece was chosen for the cover of the card.

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NRMPS BOASTS THREE MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS

Isabel Marrero

Sam Lilly

Three students from NRMPS have been selected as finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship.  Samuel Lilley, a senior at Rocky Mount High School and two seniors from Northern Nash High, Isabel Marrero and Faith Jarvis have advanced to the next round and will interview in January.  Congratulations to all!

Faith Jarvis

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UNITED WAY JOB FOR A DAY

From secretary to music teacher,  receptionist to counselor, Dr. Anthony Jackson and members of the NRMPS senior staff took over various duties in schools as part of United Way Job For A Day. Schools that reached 100% participation during the district's United Way campaign in September were eligible for a drawing.  The United Way campaign coordinator at each selected school had a senior staff member takeover their job duties for a day.

December 4th proved to be a busy day as Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson served as secretary at Winstead Avenue Elementary for the day and found himself answering the phones, greeting students and even pulling supplies for teachers. Meanwhile, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Mr. Thomas Crabtree got "schooled" by kindergartners at Hubbard Elementary as their teacher's assistant.
Mrs. Robin May, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Ms. Jane Finch, Chief Technology Officer, both became receptionists, the former at Swift Creek Elementary and the latter at Pope Elementary.  

Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Mr. Michael "Chip" Hodges, returned to the classroom, this time at Tar River Academy teaching Social Studies. On December 11th, Dr. Eric Cunningham, Associate Superintendent for Facilities and Operations, Mrs. Susan Blackwell, Chief Financial Officer, and Ms. Ashley Simmons, Chief Public Information Officer, all took their turns out in the schools.  Dr. Cunningham as counselor at Rocky Mount Middle, Mrs. Blackwell as 1st grade teacher at Spring Hope Elementary and Ms. Simmons as music teacher at Middlesex Elementary.  The experience gave some of the participants a greater appreciation for the jobs of others.
Thank you to all who gave to United Way.

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RMMS TAKES HOME 1ST QUIZ BOWL SEMI-FINAL WIN!

Approximately 100 NRMPS middle school students filled the Booker T Theatre on December 10 to compete in the district's Semi-Final Quiz Bowl competition. After 15 rounds and more than 500 questions, the results were tabulated. Congratulations to Rocky Mount Middle School who finished with 5 wins and 410 points! RMMS is coached by Angel Pope. Following right behind RMMS with 4 wins and a total of 400 points was Nash Central Middle, coached by Stephen Tobie. Three wins and 315 points was earned by third place Red Oak Middle coached by John Pietryk and Crystal Waters. Congratulations to all of the students and their coaches who competed in the event! We look forward to the final competition in March!

Contributed by Laura Parrot

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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS HOST ALLIED HEALTH MINI-RETREAT

Seventh graders from around our district attended the Communities in School Allied Health Mini-Retreat in early December. The day-long event allowed students to gain hands-on experience and learn about opportunities available in the healthcare field.

Students learned to take a pulse, give CPR and even gained insight on the difficulties senior citizens face. Particularly insightful for some was the use of a black light for revealing germs on hands. The goal of the mini-retreat is to introduce students to some of the choices they will have available in high school and to get them thinking about what they may want to choose, or not choose, as a career.

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NRMPS SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK VIA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SURVEY

December 11 marked the launch of the latest outreach by Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools to the local community through the district’s Capital Improvement Plan survey. This brief survey seeks parent and community views on how NRMPS can maintain safe 21st century learning environments for all students. 
Administered by technology and communications firm K12 Insight, the Capital Improvement Plan survey is one of many collaborative efforts to assess school facilities. Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently completed a long-range facilities needs assessment to outline the major needs of each school facility across the district. In addition to the needs assessment, the school district hosted a preliminary group of parent meetings, toured sites and shared information with county commissioners about improvement opportunities. Engaging the broader community in the Nash-Rocky Mount region will help determine next steps.
“Our needs assessment identified several facility and mechanical needs, which we examined closely as we developed this 10-year Capital Improvement Plan,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, NRMPS Superintendent. “The CIP lists each potential improvement project, and establishes an order of priorities, based on the level of need. Just as with student reassignment, community input will be essential as our school board seeks to make informed decisions.”
Parents and residents with email addresses on file will receive invitations to participate in the survey. It will also be accessible via the Your Voice Counts link on the district website homepage (http://www.nrms.k12.nc.us). All responses are anonymous and confidential. Paper copies are also available upon request. 
Following the survey closing on December 31, the district will engage the community by sharing results.
“A healthy infrastructure is the foundation for student success,” said Jackson. “By engaging in ongoing, two-way dialogue, we can begin to examine how significant improvements will help prepare NRMPS and all our students for a bright and prosperous future.”
For more information on the NRMPS Capital Improvement Survey, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Your Voice Counts page at  www.nrms.k12.nc.us/your-voice, and take the survey.

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NCHS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRISTMAS

The Make A Difference Organization from Nash Central High School collected over a hundred and fifty toys to help those in need across the Nash-Rocky Mount school district. Under the guidance of Mr. Archer, students from the organization solicited gifts from staff, other students, parents and the Oak level Café. Fifty students throughout the district were able to be assisted for Christmas. The students spent hours wrapping gifts and filling orders for those families in need.
Mr. Archer explained, “This was a tremendous assignment given to a group of students and they did an outstanding job of making sure it was successful."
Several students from NRMPS elementary, middle and high schools reaped the rewards from the toy drive.

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THREE RMHS ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT WITH NC UNIVERSITIES

Chowan University in Murfreesboro and Queens University in Charlotte will be upping their games in 2014 when three Rocky Mount High School (RMHS) athletes arrive on their respective campuses.

Cody Smith and Will Edwards have both received scholarships to play baseball at Chowan. When asked why they chose Chowan, Smith replied, "Chowan just seemed like the best fit for me. I feel like I will get a better education there," and Edwards responded, "Their classes are smaller and seem more personal."

Carmen Richardson will be on scholarship shooting hoops for Queens.  "It felt like a home away from home. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to play college basketball."
All three players are excited about their decisions and plan to make the most of their college time.

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PARENTS TURN OUT FOR NATIONAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY

Information and appreciation, that is National Parent Involvement Day in NRMPS. From a college and CTE information session with high school parents at Rocky Mount High School to a special lunch with parents and students at Englewood Elementary, parents were the focus in the district November 21, 2013.

"Parents are the primary educators.  It is in the home where children start learning.  We can't do the work we do without parents," said Leondus Farrow, Principal of Rocky Mount High School.  Parents at RMHS were treated to a light buffet reception followed by informative talks from Tim Tucker and Bebe Wall of Nash Community College.
"We know the connection between parent involvement and student achievement.

Having them here for lunch just seemed like a natural fit for us," said Englewood Elementary School Principal, Crystal Whitley. Englewood Elementary tied their annual Thanksgiving lunch in with their parent's day festivities.  Parents had the option of buying lunch in the cafeteria, or bringing in a special lunch from home.  Whitley added, "We wanted to create a culture where they [parents] feel welcome and involved and know that they are a crucial part of their child's education."

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NRMPS GOES ORANGE FOR ANTI-BULLY DAY

"Orange, orange everywhere, and not a bully anywhere."
Bullying prevention took center stage at NRMPS schools in October with a month-long focus on anti-bullying. October 9 was the official Bullying Prevention Unity Day with students and employees from school and offices throughout the district showing their resolve to end bullying by wearing orange. Whether showing their unity via t-shirts, wrist-bands or hair color, NRMPS works to end bullying throughout our district.

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NCHS HOLDS CLERGYMAN BRUNCH FOR LOCAL PASTORS

On October 21, 2013, Nash Central High School held a “Clergymen Brunch” for local pastors and preachers throughout the school district. Eighteen clergymen and women attended and shared their ideas about what the community can do to educate the “whole child.” These stakeholders are truly excited to help NRMPS and make sure our students are successful in life. Many of them talked about tutoring sessions that their churches offer, and others discussed ways they would like to integrate their mentoring programs into the schools. Through the round table discussion, it was apparent that the spiritual leaders understand some of the challenges that students, staff and other stakeholders are facing in the public schools today. Nash Central High School officials said they were pleased to hear that they are committed and very supportive of meeting once a month to come up with a strategic plan for helping NCHS students become globally competitive.

Submitted by Claude Archer

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NEW ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS - SEVEN SCHOOLS MAKE GROWTH

2012-13 Test scores for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and other school districts across the state were approved by the State Board of Education November 7. Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools had 32.5 percent of students make proficiency on the assessments administered last year, tests that were modified in all subject areas to match the higher levels of rigor in the Common Core and NC Essential Standards Curriculum. Seven of the district’s schools met growth and one exceeded expected growth under the new accountability standards.
Bailey Elementary, Baskerville Elementary, Englewood Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, OR Pope Elementary, Red Oak Middle, and Williford Elementary all met expected growth. Williford Elementary exceeded expected growth. 
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson said he was pleased to see the number of schools that made growth, despite the tougher standards.
“We continue to emphasize the importance of our growth data, during this critical transition year for our students and educators,” said Jackson. “Historical data clearly shows that when assessments are changed, proficiency scores dip as students and teachers adjust to the higher levels of rigor. Growth data, however, shows that our schools and students are moving forward. This year’s scores provide baseline data for us to improve upon as we continue to implement the new Common Core and NC Essential Standards in our classrooms. It is clear that we have much work to do. We embrace the new levels rigor and higher accountability expectations. I am confident that with the structures we have already put in place to support our students and teachers that our performance will improve as we continue this journey.”
The school district met several of its Annual Measurable Objective targets, under the state and federal accountability models. For reading in grades 3-8, 77.3 percent of state targets were met; in math for grades 3-8, 63.6 percent of state targets were met. At the high school level, 62.5 percent of the state targets were met in grade 10 for reading, and 87.5 percent of state targets were met in math.
At the federal level, NRMPS met 75 percent of the targets for grades 3-8 reading, and 60.0 percent of the targets in grades 3-8 math. For high schools, NRMPS met 57.1 percent of federal targets in reading, and 85.7 percent of federal targets in math.
NRMPS met 100 percent of the state and federal targets for attendance and cohort graduation rate, which this year was at an all-time high of 79.4 percent.

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RMHS JROTC COLOR GUARD AT DOWN EAST VIKING FOOTBALL CLASSIC

The Rocky Mount High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard Team participated in the Down East Viking Football Classic on Saturday, September 28th.  Cadets Barrett, Harrison, Bateman, Richardson, and McDonald presented the American, North Carolina State, and Air Force flags in formation on the field.  Cadets Sheridan, Battle, Silver, Coburn and Condery raised the stadium flag simultaneously during the national anthem.  Under the command of Cadet Colonel Tiaysha Thomas, Detachment 933's Corp Commander, these cadets, representing all four grade levels, ensured that honor was properly provided to the symbol of America's freedom. 

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PROPANE BUS RIDES INTO NRMPS

With fuel prices on the rise and clean energy more than a buzz-word, NRMPS recently received a propane powered school bus as part of a pilot program in the state of North Carolina.

“Being selected as a (pilot) site is evidence that our transportation department is operating effectively and efficiently,” said Dr. Eric Cunningham, Associate Superintendent of Facilities and Operations. “Learning about green energy and the benefits is definitely a plus as we continue to learn better ways to implement cost saving measures and share them with our colleagues in the state.”
Echoing Cunningham’s sentiment, Binford Sloan, Director of Transportation, stated, “To be chosen for this pilot program is tremendous because it puts our school district at the forefront in North Carolina for exploring alternative fuel sources,” said Sloan. “With funding resources declining propane is attractive in the respect the cost per gallon is about half of diesel.”

Not only is the lower fuel cost attractive, but other benefits include noise reduction inside the bus and lower environmental emissions. One visible benefit is the absence of the signature black diesel smoke that is typical from the current buses. 
“With less particulate matter being emitted into the air than conventional diesel engines, students and staff will breathe easier when around the propane bus,” said Sloan.
The purpose of the pilot program is to determine the viability of the propane buses and NRMPS has the honor of participating and helping determine if they provide a more efficient use of resources compared to diesel buses.

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A WELCOME BACK FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT

Click on the video to view a message from Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. 

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A NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

Classrooms all across the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools district buzzed with excitement, as students returned August 26.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson visited several schools on the first day, and said he was pleased overall with the first day of school, especially given the many new initiatives that impacted this year’s opening. "I must thank our parents and family members for the role they played in making our opening of school a successful one." Jackson said. "We have a number of new initiatives that we are in the process of implementing: PowerSchool, our new school security access control, and the reassignment of over 2000 students. Our families continue to be patient as we work through these processes and we appreciate their support." 
Jackson also expressed his appreciation for school staff members who went above and beyond to make sure students were able to jump right into learning. “While we experienced the normal 'first day' transitions, our administrators, educators and other staff took deliberate care to ensure that we were ready to start the year off with excellence.” Jackson said. “Our students arrived eager to start a great year, and our staff members welcomed them with enthusiasm and compassion. Our theme for the year is 'No Limits...Possibilities 2.0,' and the learning I saw as I visited classrooms throughout the first day was only a glimpse of great things to come." 
Some students and parents experienced bus delays during morning and afternoon routes, but all students arrived to and from their destinations safely. Over 10,000 students were transported on 153 buses, with a high percentage of the buses providing routes for more than one school.
Transportation director Binford Sloan said bus drivers and other staff at the schools took great care to ensure that all students were on the correct bus, and dropped off at the correct bus stop during the afternoon routes. “We had some bus delays, but the transportation team and school staff worked together to address them.” Sloan said. “It will take a few days for our bus routes to be complete, but they are being constantly monitored and changed as new students are enrolled or existing students are registering for bus service.”
Parents can go to www.nrms.k12.nc.us, where they can access the school system’s online transportation portal.

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THE EXCITEMENT BEGINS...STUDENTS RETURN

After a summer away, the students of NRMPS came back to school on August 26th. Click on the video below to get a quick view of what the first day of school was like for students from elementary to high school. At NRMPS the first day of school is the first day of new learning.

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NRMPS NAMES 2013-14 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

Each year, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year celebration is marked by special moments. Tuesday night proved no exception, as nearly 130 individuals gathered at the Rose Hill Conference Center at Nathan Hall to learn the names of the newest honorees. Dana Williamson, of Southern Nash Middle School was the named the 2013-14 NRMPS Teacher of the Year, and Gary Mayor, Principal of Parker Middle School, was named the 2013-14 Principal of the Year. Williamson walked away from the ceremony with a one-year lease on a brand new, fully loaded 2014 Honda CR-V LX vehicle, courtesy of Davenport Honda and NRMPS. The 2014 Honda CR-V LX, came fully-equipped with plenty of high-tech features, such as Bluetooth, Pandora, a back-up camera, a 160 watt sound system, text messaging, and audio streaming. The economical crossover vehicle gets 31 MPG highway.
Highlights from the evening included performances by the jazz band from Nash Central High School, remarks from former Teacher of the Year Kristen Tedford, and remarks from former Principal of the Year Leon Farrow. Community partners Hospira, Wells Fargo Bank, and Davenport Autopark also made presentations during the ceremony.

Williamson has 27 years of teaching experience and received her Bachelor’s degree in middle school education from the Barton College. She’s a member of several organizations including the NC Association for the Gifted and Talented, the NC Middle School Association, and the NC Science Teachers Association. During her career she’s taught a variety of grade levels across the elementary and middle levels. She currently serves as an AIG facilitator at Southern Nash Middle School.
“It’s a true honor to represent educators throughout the district because I know that each one of us goes in every day to help every child reach their full potential and explore all the possibilities,” said Williamson.
2013-14 Principal of the Year Gary Major was equally excited to have received his award.
“I am truly humbled to be named principal of the year for Nash Rocky Public Schools,” said Major. My fellow principals and I are part of an equation that is responsible for the growth and success of our students, and we do so with a tireless commitment to achieve excellence for our schools.”
The other two finalists for 2013-14 Teacher of the Year were Tremayne Smith, the high school Teacher of the Year for NRMPS, and Theresa Whitley, the elementary school Teacher of the Year for NRMPS.
Smith has two teachings years of teaching experience. He received his Bachelor’s degree in music, and in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law Studies. He is a member of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association, Eastern District, North Carolina Showstyle Band Directors Association, North Carolina Association of Music Educators, National Association for Music Educators, among others. Smith is the band director at Rocky Mount High School.
Whitley has over 10 years of teaching experience. She received her Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University in psychology and earned her teaching certification from East Carolina University. She just recently completed her Master’s degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University. Whitley is a member of several organizations including Eastern Star, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Volunteer Frederick Douglass Alumni Association and the Psi Chi National Honor Society. She currently teaches English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies for students in grades 3-5 at D.S. Johnson Elementary.
Each of the ‘Teacher of the Year’ finalists received the prestigious Ben Craig Award from Tem Meyers, Market President of Wells Fargo Bank. This includes a hand-carved crystal apple and a $1,000 award from Wells Fargo for use in their classrooms. The finalists also received a personal laptop courtesy of Hospira Corporation, presented by Bob Jenkins, IT manager and school board member.
As Principal of the Year, Major received a $500 gift, along with a personal laptop from Hospira. The other two finalists for the Principal of the Year title were Dr. Mark Cockrell, principal of Southern Nash High School, and Carina Bryant, principal of Southern Nash Middle School.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson thanked the educators for their daily sacrifices for students. “We set the golden standard, as schools who embrace ALL students, regardless of how they come to us, and we seek to lead by example, as we model the skills that they need to be successful as adults,” said Jackson. “I want to thank you for the diligent work you do every day in our schools. Over the course of your career, you have continued to touch the lives of countless students.” Names and photographs of the NRMPS Principal and Teacher of the Year will be added to the NRMPS Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year plaques located at the school system’s administrative offices. These individuals will also be recognized on a billboard located on Hwy 301, courtesy of Lamar Advertising.
Congratulations to the 2013-14 Teachers of the Year for NRMPS:
Bailey Elementary - Emily Wood
S.C. Baskerville Elementary - Corine McCann-Moody
Benvenue Elementary - Courtney Bissette
Cedar Grove Elementary - Rachel Shell
Coopers Elementary - Chanda Underwood
Englewood Elementary - Amy Quigley
Fairview Elementary - Robin Silver
M. B. Hubbard Elementary - Hernan Daza
D. S. Johnson Elementary- Theresa Whitley
Middlesex Elementary - Meri Jolin
Nashville Elementary - Tressa Bissette
O.R. Pope Elementary - Letha Pearce
Red Oak Elementary - Connie Mitchell
Spring Hope Elementary - Wende Woodard
Swift Creek Elementary - Russell Howald
Williford Elementary - Dollie Borum
Winstead Avenue Elementary - Teresa Pilgreen
Edwards Middle - Percell Kelley
Nash Central Middle - Edwin Suitter II
Parker Middle - Charlene Outland
Red Oak Middle - Bettie Lewis
Southern Nash Middle - Dana Williamson
Nash Central High - Catherine Melle
NRM Early College High - Edward Lyons
Northern Nash High - Thomas Barkalow
Rocky Mount High - Tremayne Smith
Southern Nash High - Ann-Marie Brown
Tar River Academy - Ernest Postell

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