Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools recently announced five new
administrative assignments during recent board meetings. The Board of Education
approved the following recommendations presented by Superintendent Dr. Anthony
Jackson, which will take effect July 1.
Robin May was named the new Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction. Michael “Chip” Hodges was named the new Assistant
Superintendent for Student Services. Victor Ward was named the new Director of
Parental Involvement and At-Risk Services. Ella Batts was named the new
Director of Human Resources for Licensed Personnel. Therman Flowers was named
the new Executive Director of Secondary Instruction.
These recommendations finalize administrative changes as part of
the district’s central office reorganization, and each assignment will begin as
part of the new budget cycle, once the hiring freeze has been lifted.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools reorganized 13 central office positions and
shifted the duties to five positions, as part of several strategies to achieve
a balanced budget for the 2013-14 school year.
Robin May, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Robin May has spent her
career in education serving the students of Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. May
taught at Southern Nash Junior High and served as an assistant principal at Nash
Central Junior High and Nash Central High for a combined seven years of
experience.May also served as principal at M. B. Hubbard Elementary for four
years, principal at Red Oak Middle for two years, and most recently,
served as the district Executive Director for Secondary Schools since 2011.
Michael Hodges, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Michael “Chip” Hodges will serve as the Assistant Superintendent
for Student Services. He has been in public education for a total of 18 years.
He has served in several roles, starting off as a teacher, later becoming a
school counselor, assistant principal and principal. Hodges holds a Bachelor of
Arts in English from St. Andrews College, a Master of Arts in Education (School
Counseling) from East Carolina University, a Master of School Administration
from East Carolina University, and an Educational Specialist Degree from East
Carolina University. Hodges said he looks forward to working in the student
services division.
“I look forward to serving Nash-Rocky Mount Schools in this new
position and to working with our Student Services staff and district leadership
team,” said Hodges. “Through our work in the Student Services Department,
we will positively impact teaching and learning by supporting our students, parents,
and school personnel.”
Therman Flowers, Executive Director of Secondary Instruction
Therman
Flowers was named the Executive Director of Secondary Instruction for
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools. Flowers is currently the principal at Reedy
Creek Middle School in Cary. He has been a principal in Durham Public Schools
and Wake County Public Schools, as well as an assistant principal in Guilford
County Schools. Flowers earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from
North Carolina A&T State University.
“I am very appreciative to Superintendent Jackson and the Nash
Rocky Mount School Board for selecting me as Executive Director for Secondary
Education,” said Flowers. “I am extremely excited about this fantastic
opportunity and look forward to collaborating and supporting middle and high
school principals to ensure that all middle and high school students have
access and an opportunity to compete in a global, technological world.”
Victor Ward, Director of Parent Involvement & At-Risk Services
Victor
Ward was named the Director of Parent Involvement & At-Risk Services. Ward
has been employed with the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools district in several
capacities, starting first as a social studies teacher, then serving as an
assistant principal, and elementary school principal before becoming the Director
of Human Resources. Ward has 19 years of experience in public education. He
earned his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in school administration and an
advanced degree at East Carolina University.
“I am certainly excited for the opportunity to broaden my horizons
in this new assignment,” said Ward. “I look forward to working with the
schools, families, community, and various other agencies to prepare students
for bright and prosperous futures, as stated in our district’s vision
statement.”
Ella Batts, Director of Licensed Personnel, Human Resources
Ella
Batts will serve as the Director of Human Resources, Licensed Personnel. Batts
has 25 years of experience and has served Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools in
numerous capacities starting as a fifth grade teacher as Nashville Elementary
School, then moving to become an assistant principal at WL Green, and principal
at Cedar Grove Elementary and Nashville Elementary. She also served as Director
of Human Resources, and Executive Director of Elementary Education, before
returning to schools to serve as principal of Williford Elementary and Winstead
Avenue Elementary.
Batts holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from East Carolina University,
and is excited to assist the school district in recruiting and retaining 21st
Century professionals. "I look forward to developing avenues of attracting
high-quality employees who believe that all children deserve the best education
that we can possibly give them and who are committed to working diligently to
ensure that our students are readily prepared for the world that awaits them no
matter the path they choose," said Batts.
