Students & Staff at Ben D. Quinn Elementary Share What They are

Thankful for this Holiday Season

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present and how tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.

Daughters of the American Revolutions Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter has also provided resources for your classroom.

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about the Governor's Proclamation shared at this month's Board of Education Meeting.

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES MS. KATIE WILLIAMS

Katie Williams, a 5th-grade teacher at Vanceboro Farm Life, was recently awarded the 2024 Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Educator for Craven County Schools.

Ms. Williams was recognized in Winston Salem, NC, on November 14 at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. She will receive a one-year membership to NCCTM (North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and a personalized award. In addition, her name will appear in the Fall 2024 issue of the NCCTM journal, the Centroid, and on NCCTM's website.

Congratulations, Ms. Williams, on this accomplishment!

EDUCATORS AT AH BANGERT SHARE THEIR SUPPORT FOR

WESTERN NC

 Chowan University is now enrolling for our 100% online  (MAT) degree, and there is a new cohort starting in January. The program is 4 semesters/30 credits and will help you to earn your master's and a teaching license (if you need to earn your license). Chowan University is a NC approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP).

  Students in the MAT program may be eligible for the TEACH Grant which provides up to $4000 per year to qualified students. You must apply for federal financial aid to see if you qualify.

 There are five concentrations/licensure areas in the MAT - Elementary Education, Secondary Math, Secondary English, Secondary Social Studies, and Secondary Comprehensive Science. Teachers are in high demand and most of our students have jobs before they finish the program.

   Fall classes begin on January 14th.  Students in the MAT program can have a Residency form signed for their employer.

 MAT program information is available at www.chowan.edu/MAT 

 You can apply at www.chowan.edu/apply. Be sure to choose the MAT.  

 You can apply for financial aid, including the TEACH Grant at www.studentaid.gov. The university code is 002916.

    Testing Reimbursement - Licensure   

DEADLINE is May 31, 2025

The office of Human Resources is NOW offering Testing Reimbursement for a LIMITED TIME for PRAXIS II, Pearson Exams, edTPA or PPAT. If you are a(n): 

• High school teacher (9-12) who passed a required licensure exam test to become highly qualified 
• Middle grades teacher (6-8) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified 
• Elementary teacher (K-6) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified 
• Exceptional Children teacher (K-12) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified
• CTE teacher (6-12) who passed a required exam to become highly qualified for Career and Technical Education
• Fully licensed teacher who has added an area of high need, including Math, Science EC and is currently teaching in that area). Proof of a submitted application to add the tested area to current teaching license to NCDPI (screenshot or email) or Updated NC License

Required documentation:

1) Completed and singed reimbursement form

2) Verification of payment (paid receipt) for required exam fee is attached. 

3) The passing score report.

ONE TIME FOR ONE EXAM ONLY ANNUALLY. Subject to availability of funds (first come, first serve).

Reimbursement form link: 24-25 Reimbursement Form

*Test must have already been completed. Not valid until a score report has been received. Testing should have occurred from 6/1/24 to present day.