APRIL PERKINS | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April Perkins may be the proud principal of Rocky Point Elementary School today, but as a student she was the quiet kid hoping the teacher wouldn’t call on her. 😊
These days, Mrs. Perkins enjoys a school filled with the sounds of students and staff learning, talking and working together. And while students know her kind and caring side, she says there’s another side they may not see quite as often — she’s very competitive.
Whether it’s school data or sports, that competitive streak is always there, even if she doesn’t show it every day. 🏆
Away from school, music is one of her favorite ways to unwind. Her playlist can jump from Christian music to hip-hop to country, and she says that variety helps tell the story of who she is. 🎶
But what matters most is the culture she and her staff are building at Rocky Point Elementary.
“Our school is a place that loves every child,” Mrs. Perkins says, with a commitment to helping students succeed not only while they’re at Rocky Point, but throughout their lives.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mrs. Perkins, for all you do for the Rocky Point Elementary School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/ElJ_wHhSDm8
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April Perkins may be the proud principal of Rocky Point Elementary School today, but as a student she was the quiet kid hoping the teacher wouldn’t call on her. 😊
These days, Mrs. Perkins enjoys a school filled with the sounds of students and staff learning, talking and working together. And while students know her kind and caring side, she says there’s another side they may not see quite as often — she’s very competitive.
Whether it’s school data or sports, that competitive streak is always there, even if she doesn’t show it every day. 🏆
Away from school, music is one of her favorite ways to unwind. Her playlist can jump from Christian music to hip-hop to country, and she says that variety helps tell the story of who she is. 🎶
But what matters most is the culture she and her staff are building at Rocky Point Elementary.
“Our school is a place that loves every child,” Mrs. Perkins says, with a commitment to helping students succeed not only while they’re at Rocky Point, but throughout their lives.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mrs. Perkins, for all you do for the Rocky Point Elementary School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/ElJ_wHhSDm8
📣 Pender County residents—your voice matters!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
🌟 PCS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Some people volunteer when they have time. Courtney Fowler volunteers like it’s her calling. 💙💛
This week’s PCS Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Courtney for her dedication to students, teachers and families across three school communities. She has served as PTO president at Topsail Annandale Elementary, Topsail Middle and now Topsail High School, supporting families throughout their children’s educational journeys.
Through her work organizing Boosterthon fundraisers and other school efforts, Courtney has helped raise more than $100,000 for our schools! From planning and coordinating volunteers to following up on pledges and organizing celebrations, she helps bring each effort to life.
But that number tells only part of the story. Behind it are countless emails, late-night supply runs, phone calls and quiet solutions when something doesn’t go as planned. When a teacher needs classroom resources, a student needs support or an event needs another set of hands, Courtney is often the first to say yes and the last to head home.
Her motivation isn’t recognition. It’s her belief in our students and the teachers who work with them every day. Thousands of students have benefited from her efforts, often without knowing the person working behind the scenes.
👏 Thank you, Courtney, for your generosity, energy and willingness to keep showing up for our school communities. Your dedication makes a difference, and we are grateful for you!
Burgaw Middle School students had a meaningful opportunity to learn about ethics and careers in the legal system from the Honorable Judge James Faison of Pender County.
Judge Faison connected his message to the students’ Digital Literacy curriculum, emphasizing that “being honest, being fair, showing up to work, and doing what is right is ethics.” His words offered students a practical reminder that ethical choices matter in school, online, at work, and in everyday life. The conversation also gave students a closer look at careers in the legal system and encouraged them to consider how their own values can shape their future.
Thank you, Judge Faison, for sharing your time and experience with our students. A special thank-you to Burgaw community member and substitute teacher, Ms. McIntyre, and the Burgaw Middle School team for coordinating this valuable learning opportunity for students!
Judge Faison connected his message to the students’ Digital Literacy curriculum, emphasizing that “being honest, being fair, showing up to work, and doing what is right is ethics.” His words offered students a practical reminder that ethical choices matter in school, online, at work, and in everyday life. The conversation also gave students a closer look at careers in the legal system and encouraged them to consider how their own values can shape their future.
Thank you, Judge Faison, for sharing your time and experience with our students. A special thank-you to Burgaw community member and substitute teacher, Ms. McIntyre, and the Burgaw Middle School team for coordinating this valuable learning opportunity for students!
🍎 Behind the Plate: Penderlea School
“Pizza, pizza, pizza!” 🍕
Cafeteria manager Kimberly Brown says pepperoni pizza brings plenty of excitement to Penderlea’s lunch line. Her favorite part of the day? Seeing students come in smiling and happy.
Behind those meals is a team working each day to prepare safe, quality food and follow the menus and food safety guidelines that guide their work.
During National School Lunch Week, we’re celebrating Kimberly and the Penderlea cafeteria team. Thank you for the care you put into every school day! YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/dSc-lEeV5jw?feature=share
“Pizza, pizza, pizza!” 🍕
Cafeteria manager Kimberly Brown says pepperoni pizza brings plenty of excitement to Penderlea’s lunch line. Her favorite part of the day? Seeing students come in smiling and happy.
Behind those meals is a team working each day to prepare safe, quality food and follow the menus and food safety guidelines that guide their work.
During National School Lunch Week, we’re celebrating Kimberly and the Penderlea cafeteria team. Thank you for the care you put into every school day! YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/dSc-lEeV5jw?feature=share
🩺🚑 Exploring healthcare careers. Learning skills that can save lives!
Students from across all PCS high schools attended the Healthcare Career Explorers Program at Novant Health’s Scotts Hill facility, connecting classroom learning to the world of emergency care!
Students earned their Stop the Bleed certificates, learning how to respond to life-threatening bleeding and provide critical help before emergency responders arrive. They also heard from a panel of Novant Health emergency and trauma personnel, gaining insight into healthcare careers, the teamwork behind emergency care, and the preparation it takes to serve patients when every second counts.
These experiences help students discover their interests, build confidence, and see the possibilities for their future in healthcare. Today’s career explorers could become tomorrow’s healthcare professionals! 💙
Thank you to our Novant Health partners for investing in our students and opening doors to meaningful careers!
#PCSCTE #NovantHealth #HealthcareCareerExplorers #StopTheBleed #CareerExploration #EnrolledEnlistedEmployed
Great conversations start with listening. 🍎
Today, Pender County Schools held its first Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council meeting of the school year at Heide Trask High School.
The council is made up of the Teacher of the Year from each school across the district, giving these educators an opportunity to bring the perspectives of their schools directly into conversations with Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove.
Today’s discussion centered on the PCS Strategic Plan, what’s working, where we’re making progress and where there may still be gaps or opportunities to improve.
These conversations help ensure the voices of our teachers are part of the work moving Pender County Schools forward.
Thank you to our Teachers of the Year for sharing their insight, experiences and ideas!
Today, Pender County Schools held its first Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council meeting of the school year at Heide Trask High School.
The council is made up of the Teacher of the Year from each school across the district, giving these educators an opportunity to bring the perspectives of their schools directly into conversations with Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove.
Today’s discussion centered on the PCS Strategic Plan, what’s working, where we’re making progress and where there may still be gaps or opportunities to improve.
These conversations help ensure the voices of our teachers are part of the work moving Pender County Schools forward.
Thank you to our Teachers of the Year for sharing their insight, experiences and ideas!
🤖 Build it. Test it. Stack it!
Mr. Henry’s class at Topsail High School is putting their VEX robots into action! After building their robots, students are now taking on stacking games that challenge them to move, position, and stack objects with precision. 🏗️
Every round gives students a chance to test their designs, troubleshoot challenges, and make adjustments. They’re exploring how balance, control, and robot design affect performance while building teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
From figuring out why a stack falls to finding a better way to pick up and place an object, students are learning that engineering takes patience, creativity, and persistence. One adjustment—and one successful stack—at a time! 💪
#PCSCTE #TopsailHighSchool #VEXRobotics #HandsOnLearning #FutureEngineers #BrickByBrick
JEREMY MORTENSEN | BURGAW MIDDLE SCHOOL
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | BURGAW MIDDLE SCHOOL
For Jeremy Mortensen, principal of Burgaw Middle School, one teacher from his own middle school years still influences the way he thinks about education today.
Mr. Mortensen remembers his math teacher, Mr. Rivers, not only as an amazing teacher, but as someone who took the time to get outside the classroom and play football with students. It’s a memory he shares with his own staff today: think about your favorite teacher — and try to be that person for your students.
One of the things he appreciates most about middle school students is their creativity and willingness to be themselves. He enjoys being out in the hallways and classrooms, seeing students, handing out fist bumps and simply being part of the culture of the school.
And there’s plenty his students may not know about him. Mr. Mortensen grew up near Niagara Falls in Canada 🇨🇦, received his education in Australia 🇦🇺 and was recruited from there to teach in North Carolina.
Away from school, you might find him golfing, surfing or playing a little hockey. And if there’s music playing? There’s a good chance it’s Metallica. 🤘🎸
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mr. Mortensen, for all you do for the Burgaw Middle School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/v_wVsKnOkpQ
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | BURGAW MIDDLE SCHOOL
For Jeremy Mortensen, principal of Burgaw Middle School, one teacher from his own middle school years still influences the way he thinks about education today.
Mr. Mortensen remembers his math teacher, Mr. Rivers, not only as an amazing teacher, but as someone who took the time to get outside the classroom and play football with students. It’s a memory he shares with his own staff today: think about your favorite teacher — and try to be that person for your students.
One of the things he appreciates most about middle school students is their creativity and willingness to be themselves. He enjoys being out in the hallways and classrooms, seeing students, handing out fist bumps and simply being part of the culture of the school.
And there’s plenty his students may not know about him. Mr. Mortensen grew up near Niagara Falls in Canada 🇨🇦, received his education in Australia 🇦🇺 and was recruited from there to teach in North Carolina.
Away from school, you might find him golfing, surfing or playing a little hockey. And if there’s music playing? There’s a good chance it’s Metallica. 🤘🎸
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mr. Mortensen, for all you do for the Burgaw Middle School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/v_wVsKnOkpQ
🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Chase is a 5th grader at North Topsail Elementary, recognized for his academic success, leadership, and kindness toward others.
Chase works hard in the classroom and takes pride in his learning. He participates in discussions, shares his ideas, and is quick to help classmates who may be struggling. Rather than simply giving someone an answer, he helps them understand directions or think through their work. 📚
That same approach carries over outside of academics. Chase includes others, encourages his classmates, and treats people with kindness and respect. He follows school expectations and leads by example, showing that leadership doesn’t always mean being the loudest person in the room.
Outside of school, Chase enjoys playing hockey 🏒. His favorite food is pizza 🍕, and his favorite color is blue 💙. He also has a Husky/German Shepherd named Darla 🐶.
One fun fact—Chase was born in New Jersey.
💙 Thank you, Chase, for being a supportive friend and setting a positive example at North Topsail Elementary!
Chase is a 5th grader at North Topsail Elementary, recognized for his academic success, leadership, and kindness toward others.
Chase works hard in the classroom and takes pride in his learning. He participates in discussions, shares his ideas, and is quick to help classmates who may be struggling. Rather than simply giving someone an answer, he helps them understand directions or think through their work. 📚
That same approach carries over outside of academics. Chase includes others, encourages his classmates, and treats people with kindness and respect. He follows school expectations and leads by example, showing that leadership doesn’t always mean being the loudest person in the room.
Outside of school, Chase enjoys playing hockey 🏒. His favorite food is pizza 🍕, and his favorite color is blue 💙. He also has a Husky/German Shepherd named Darla 🐶.
One fun fact—Chase was born in New Jersey.
💙 Thank you, Chase, for being a supportive friend and setting a positive example at North Topsail Elementary!
🍎 Behind the Plate: Topsail High School
Burgers and pizza top the favorites list at the district’s largest school. For cafeteria manager Donna Giambalvo, the best part of the day is seeing the students, and she makes an effort to learn every name.
During National School Lunch Week, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet the people preparing and serving our students’ meals.
Thank you to Donna and the Topsail High School cafeteria team for the work and care you bring to lunchtime every day! YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/CJdY7ArrADE
Burgers and pizza top the favorites list at the district’s largest school. For cafeteria manager Donna Giambalvo, the best part of the day is seeing the students, and she makes an effort to learn every name.
During National School Lunch Week, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet the people preparing and serving our students’ meals.
Thank you to Donna and the Topsail High School cafeteria team for the work and care you bring to lunchtime every day! YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/CJdY7ArrADE
🍎💙 Teacher Tuesday: Kindergarten Team — South Topsail Elementary
This week's Teacher Tuesday recognizes the Kindergarten Team at South Topsail Elementary School! With experience ranging from beginning teachers to educators with 31 years in the classroom, this team works together to help the school's youngest students get off to a strong start.
The first few weeks of kindergarten are a big adjustment for students and families. From learning classroom routines to making new friends and becoming more independent, there's a lot for young learners to take in. The South Topsail kindergarten team has worked together to create a welcoming, structured environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn.
Staff have already noticed the progress students are making. Children who were just learning how to navigate the school day are now following routines, participating in lessons, and growing more confident in the classroom. Teachers are also seeing academic growth as students build the skills they'll need throughout elementary school.
What stands out about this team is their consistency and willingness to work together. They understand that every child comes to kindergarten with different experiences and needs, and they take time to help each student adjust and make progress.
💛📚 Thank you to the South Topsail Elementary Kindergarten Team for the patience, teamwork, and care you bring to your classrooms each day. You're helping our youngest students build a strong foundation for the years ahead!
This week's Teacher Tuesday recognizes the Kindergarten Team at South Topsail Elementary School! With experience ranging from beginning teachers to educators with 31 years in the classroom, this team works together to help the school's youngest students get off to a strong start.
The first few weeks of kindergarten are a big adjustment for students and families. From learning classroom routines to making new friends and becoming more independent, there's a lot for young learners to take in. The South Topsail kindergarten team has worked together to create a welcoming, structured environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn.
Staff have already noticed the progress students are making. Children who were just learning how to navigate the school day are now following routines, participating in lessons, and growing more confident in the classroom. Teachers are also seeing academic growth as students build the skills they'll need throughout elementary school.
What stands out about this team is their consistency and willingness to work together. They understand that every child comes to kindergarten with different experiences and needs, and they take time to help each student adjust and make progress.
💛📚 Thank you to the South Topsail Elementary Kindergarten Team for the patience, teamwork, and care you bring to your classrooms each day. You're helping our youngest students build a strong foundation for the years ahead!
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | MALPASS CORNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
For Paula King-Jacobs, principal of Malpass Corner Elementary School, some of the best parts of the school day happen before classes even begin.
She especially enjoys morning car drop-off, when students arrive with smiles on their faces, excited to start the day. Being one of the first people to welcome them into the building is something she says makes that time of day especially meaningful.
Ms. King-Jacobs also has deep roots at Malpass Corner. As a student, one of her favorite recess activities was playing kickball there with her friends. And when she thinks back on the books she loved growing up, the characters from Sideways Stories from Wayside School still stand out for their fun and adventurous spirit. 📚
Something students may not know about their principal? She is definitely an early bird, often up around 2 or 3 in the morning and in the building before 6! ☀️
Most of all, Ms. King-Jacobs says her students teach her every day to be forgiving and loving. The hugs, high-fives and fist bumps she receives are daily reminders of the relationships that make Malpass Corner such a special place.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Ms. King-Jacobs, for all you do for the Malpass Corner Elementary School community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/NlH-gT_6Zms
For Paula King-Jacobs, principal of Malpass Corner Elementary School, some of the best parts of the school day happen before classes even begin.
She especially enjoys morning car drop-off, when students arrive with smiles on their faces, excited to start the day. Being one of the first people to welcome them into the building is something she says makes that time of day especially meaningful.
Ms. King-Jacobs also has deep roots at Malpass Corner. As a student, one of her favorite recess activities was playing kickball there with her friends. And when she thinks back on the books she loved growing up, the characters from Sideways Stories from Wayside School still stand out for their fun and adventurous spirit. 📚
Something students may not know about their principal? She is definitely an early bird, often up around 2 or 3 in the morning and in the building before 6! ☀️
Most of all, Ms. King-Jacobs says her students teach her every day to be forgiving and loving. The hugs, high-fives and fist bumps she receives are daily reminders of the relationships that make Malpass Corner such a special place.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Ms. King-Jacobs, for all you do for the Malpass Corner Elementary School community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/NlH-gT_6Zms
🌟 Mentor of the Month: Tisha London 🌟
Please join us in celebrating Tisha London, a teacher at Malpass Corner Elementary and our latest Mentor of the Month!
Ms. London serves what Principal Paula King-Jacobs calls “our awesome adaptive students,” while also mentoring three Beginning Teachers. She has been part of the Pender County Schools family for several years, serving in different roles across the district and becoming a consistent, trusted presence for students and colleagues alike.
The relationships she builds with the teachers she mentors have a positive ripple effect, supporting not only those educators but also the students they serve each day.
We are incredibly grateful for Ms. London and all she does for her students, her Beginning Teachers and Pender County Schools. Congratulations, Ms. London, keep shining your light! 💙✨
Please join us in celebrating Tisha London, a teacher at Malpass Corner Elementary and our latest Mentor of the Month!
Ms. London serves what Principal Paula King-Jacobs calls “our awesome adaptive students,” while also mentoring three Beginning Teachers. She has been part of the Pender County Schools family for several years, serving in different roles across the district and becoming a consistent, trusted presence for students and colleagues alike.
The relationships she builds with the teachers she mentors have a positive ripple effect, supporting not only those educators but also the students they serve each day.
We are incredibly grateful for Ms. London and all she does for her students, her Beginning Teachers and Pender County Schools. Congratulations, Ms. London, keep shining your light! 💙✨
Walking nachos are a student favorite at Surf City Elementary and Middle schools, but cafeteria manager Toni Toby’s favorite part of the day is seeing the smiling faces of students from pre-K through eighth grade. 😊
For National School Lunch Week, we stopped by the kitchen for a look at the work that goes into preparing lunch.
Thank you to the Surf City cafeteria team and school nutrition staff across Pender County Schools for keeping our students fed and ready to learn! 🍎 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/t8UKUdgJ_OE
For National School Lunch Week, we stopped by the kitchen for a look at the work that goes into preparing lunch.
Thank you to the Surf City cafeteria team and school nutrition staff across Pender County Schools for keeping our students fed and ready to learn! 🍎 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/t8UKUdgJ_OE
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | PENDER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
For Dan Sidor, principal of Pender Early College High School, the heart of the school is in helping students challenge themselves, explore new opportunities and build a strong sense of character along the way.
With students coming from across Pender County and pursuing a wide range of pathways, Mr. Sidor says one of the biggest parts of the job is helping each student figure out what comes next. For some, that may mean earning an associate degree and transferring to a four-year college. For others, it could mean pursuing programs such as cosmetology, culinary arts or mechatronics through Cape Fear Community College.
He also believes the Pender Early College experience goes far beyond academics. Students are encouraged to serve, volunteer and connect with the community, building relationships and a deeper sense of purpose in what they are learning.
And if he could go back and try one more educational pathway himself? ✈️ He says the flight program at CFCC would be high on the list.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mr. Sidor, for all you do for the Pender Early College community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/QUngRmeM5sw
For Dan Sidor, principal of Pender Early College High School, the heart of the school is in helping students challenge themselves, explore new opportunities and build a strong sense of character along the way.
With students coming from across Pender County and pursuing a wide range of pathways, Mr. Sidor says one of the biggest parts of the job is helping each student figure out what comes next. For some, that may mean earning an associate degree and transferring to a four-year college. For others, it could mean pursuing programs such as cosmetology, culinary arts or mechatronics through Cape Fear Community College.
He also believes the Pender Early College experience goes far beyond academics. Students are encouraged to serve, volunteer and connect with the community, building relationships and a deeper sense of purpose in what they are learning.
And if he could go back and try one more educational pathway himself? ✈️ He says the flight program at CFCC would be high on the list.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mr. Sidor, for all you do for the Pender Early College community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/QUngRmeM5sw
National School Lunch Week is here! 🍎🥗 This week, we celebrate the nutrition professionals who prepare and serve healthy meals that help students learn, grow, and stay energized. Thank you to our school cafeteria teams for serving students with care each day. 💙
🦸♀️🌟 Saturday SuperHERO Spotlight! 🌟🦸♀️
Guess who won Carolina Quick Care’s Monthly Teacher Giveaway? Our extraordinary Health Science teacher at Heide Trask High School—Mrs. Dominique Faison-Lambe! 🎉
She received a $100 gift certificate to Teachers Pay Teachers to support the learning experiences she creates for our students!
Mrs. Faison-Lambe, thank you for helping students discover their potential and see a future in healthcare. You’re a superhero in our classrooms! 💙👏
Thank you, Carolina Quick Care, for celebrating and supporting our educators!
#SaturdaySuperHERO #PCSCTE #HeideTraskHighSchool #TeacherSpotlight #CarolinaQuickCare
Guess who won Carolina Quick Care’s Monthly Teacher Giveaway? Our extraordinary Health Science teacher at Heide Trask High School—Mrs. Dominique Faison-Lambe! 🎉
She received a $100 gift certificate to Teachers Pay Teachers to support the learning experiences she creates for our students!
Mrs. Faison-Lambe, thank you for helping students discover their potential and see a future in healthcare. You’re a superhero in our classrooms! 💙👏
Thank you, Carolina Quick Care, for celebrating and supporting our educators!
#SaturdaySuperHERO #PCSCTE #HeideTraskHighSchool #TeacherSpotlight #CarolinaQuickCare
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | WEST PENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
For Dr. Ashley Goodlett, principal of West Pender Middle School, the middle school years are about much more than academics, they’re about connection, confidence and discovering the ability to lead.
Dr. Goodlett knows firsthand how important that support can be. Growing up in a military family, she attended two different middle schools and remembers a teacher who became “her person” during a challenging transition. That experience continues to shape the way she sees students today.
One thing she especially values about middle schoolers is their leadership potential. She believes students are capable of far more than they may realize, whether they’re leading a group, getting involved in activities or finding ways to make a difference beyond the classroom.
Her favorite part of the school day? Lunch, because it gives her a chance to sit with students, hear their stories and find out everything that has happened since they stepped off the bus. 😊
And something students may not know about their principal? Dr. Goodlett is a country girl at heart. She loves gardening and even knows her way around a tractor. 🚜
She describes West Pender Middle as one of Pender County’s “best-kept secrets,” with a close-knit, family atmosphere where students and staff truly get to know one another.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Dr. Goodlett, for all you do for the West Pender Middle School community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/8P2CWwL2nk0?feature=share
For Dr. Ashley Goodlett, principal of West Pender Middle School, the middle school years are about much more than academics, they’re about connection, confidence and discovering the ability to lead.
Dr. Goodlett knows firsthand how important that support can be. Growing up in a military family, she attended two different middle schools and remembers a teacher who became “her person” during a challenging transition. That experience continues to shape the way she sees students today.
One thing she especially values about middle schoolers is their leadership potential. She believes students are capable of far more than they may realize, whether they’re leading a group, getting involved in activities or finding ways to make a difference beyond the classroom.
Her favorite part of the school day? Lunch, because it gives her a chance to sit with students, hear their stories and find out everything that has happened since they stepped off the bus. 😊
And something students may not know about their principal? Dr. Goodlett is a country girl at heart. She loves gardening and even knows her way around a tractor. 🚜
She describes West Pender Middle as one of Pender County’s “best-kept secrets,” with a close-knit, family atmosphere where students and staff truly get to know one another.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Dr. Goodlett, for all you do for the West Pender Middle School community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/8P2CWwL2nk0?feature=share
