This year, 12 Wayne County Public Schools teachers and one media coordinator have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is the most accepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States. Individuals…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive has received initial approval from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) to open its pre-licensure BSN degree program. With this approval, UMO will begin enrolling students for fall of 2022. “To say I am excited is an understatement,” said UMO Chair of Nursing, Dr. Joy Kieffer, “The journey to…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Office of Communications is in the running for a National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) award. A presidential challenge coin designed by Graphic Design and Print Specialist Jax Ochs Adams is up for a gold, silver, or bronze NCMPR Paragon award in the Novelty category. It will be competing with…… read more »
These students made the Principal’s List (All A’s) for the 2nd quarter at Dillard Academy Charter School. 1st Row – Samiyah Thompson, Luzeyli Hernandez-Roblero, Ray’Mir Ayers, Daijon Faison, Kendra Champion 2nd Row – Sincere Latham, Erin Johnson, Genesis Pastrana, Neveah Hall, Jessica Zelaya, NiAsia Longmire, Ericka Dawson 3rd Row – Zakiya Rogers, Jadorian Edwards, Anthony…… read more »
Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing classes will be held in March. Anyone interested in enrolling in one of these courses in the summer 2022 semester must attend an information session about the registration process for that program. The sessions are scheduled for noon-2 p.m. on Mondays,…… read more »
This month, the Wayne County Public Schools lottery application period for three innovative schools began. Beginning next week, information nights for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts will be held for interested parents and rising sixth grade, ninth grade, and tenth grade students – the three grade levels being offered in its first year.…… read more »
On Monday evening, during its monthly meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following district-level administrative change: Executive Director, Dr. Carol Artis, was named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I). In addition to her regular duties, Dr. Artis has served on the district Leadership Team for the past year, taking on duties…… read more »
Wayne Community College has scheduled information sessions for anyone considering entering one of its health profession programs. The hour-long meetings will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 in Room 225 of the Pine Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. No reservation or advance registration is required. The presentations will…… read more »
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools will continue with its masking requirement for schools that reach an 8% exclusion rate. Ken Derksen, WCPS Executive Director for Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, presented the latest COVID-19 metrics to the Wayne County Board of Education on Monday. Derksen says, after the omicron surge in early…… read more »
Dr. Sandy Maddox, Dean for the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, has received one of the highest awards given to a North Carolina professional in the agriculture industry. On Friday, February 4, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented Maddox with the 2022 Excellence in Agriculture Award during the 17th Annual Tobacco Farm Life Museum Breakfast…… read more »
