Wake has announced its finalists for principal and assistant principal of the year.
The Principal of the Year finalists are Mary Page of Bugg Elementary, Annice Williams of Barwell Elementary, Teresa Winstead of Durant Road Elementary, John Wall of North Garner Middle and Edward McFarland of Fuquay-Varina High.
The Assistant Principal of the Year finalists are Melissa Blackmon of Willow Springs Elementary, Lisa Brown of Leesville Road Elementary, Edna Fay Jones of Forest Pines Elementary, Christopher Coby of Wendell Middle and Robert Matheson of Apex High.
The finalists are nominated by the school system's principal and assistant principals.
The principal of the year finalists are interesting. Three of the five are at year-round schools.
At Barwell Elementary, the school has recently been in the midst of controversy over how Wake notified parents they could take advantage of No Child Left Behind transfer options. The school did make AYP this year and would be able to stop offering transfers to families if it passes for a second year in a row.
Still, Barwell has the lowest passing rate on state exams of any elementary school in Wake.
The 2009-10 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year celebration is scheduled for October 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh.
Comments
It is a joke. So is Teacher
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 16:15 — jodiah37It is a joke. So is Teacher of the Year. It's usually the one is the school that is willing to fill out all of the paperwork. Let' stop this stuff and get down to business.
should be thrown out as
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 16:07 — tboard47should be thrown out as Archaic
Sort of like nominating
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 14:19 — changewcpssSort of like nominating yourself for a national diversity policy award. Interesting.
Wow. The Stone Throwing Here
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 14:16 — IttakesavillagePrincipals, Teachers, and Staff are working long and hard hours to educate and care for the children of this community. (My children are among them.) Now, with the budget cuts, they are doing more with fewer people, less money, and smaller paychecks. If you have time to complain, perhaps you have time to volunteer. I'm sure if you do, not only will you get to know the outstanding, hardworking people in WCPSS, but the children will benefit as well.
Guess it comes down to who you know.
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 12:37 — xpukguyIs this the definition of the Old Boys (or girls) club? How can a principal of a non-passing school get nominated? Bonus points for passing kids through the system? Vicki Perry and Kathy Godfrey at Harris Creek Elementary are two of the finest not just in the county but in the state. Not only is their school producing quality students but they believe in inclusion, a rarity in Wake County.
Awards
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 12:45 — landsharkI agree, I don't have the proof it appears you have! My concern is how we can even be giving awards to anyone in this state. From all accounts the whole system has problems. The awards should be few and far between, as far as I am concerned!!!!!
Principal of the Year Finalist
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 09:40 — Luvleel8dyWhat is so interesting about the Principal of the year finalist? I was waiting for the explanation in your article, none was forthcoming with the exception that three are from year round schools?
Look at Barwell Road.
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 09:53 — KeungHui (author)Look at Barwell Road.
they nominate themselves?
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 09:19 — AngelaW"The finalists are nominated by the school system's principal and assistant principals"
Yep.
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 09:31 — KeungHui (author)Yep.