The NC Teacher of Excellence Award for exceptional children's (EC) educators is presented annually by the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) at the State Conference on Exceptional Children to recognize outstanding teachers who work with students with disabilities. Nominees are recognized for their leadership, innovative programs, and positive student outcomes. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Foushee has consistently demonstrated a positive and proactive attitude. She has never complained about challenges or setbacks but has instead focused on finding solutions and advocating for her student's needs. Her unwavering optimism and resilience have been an inspiration to her school's administration, colleagues and students alike. When our district faced vacancies in a certified EC teacher position, Ms. Foushee stepped up without hesitation to provide interim classroom support with paperwork and compliance, all while continuing to serve her heavy caseload of students. She also volunteered to directly serve students in various childcare settings to support her colleagues who were overwhelmed with a high case load to make sure all students received their appropriate services. Furthermore, she has consistently gone above and beyond her job duties, taking on extra responsibilities to ensure the success of our special education programs. Ms. Foushee's dedication to ensuring that students receive uninterrupted, high-quality instruction is a testament of her commitment to our students. 

We believe that Ms. Foushee is truly deserving of the EC Teacher of Excellence Award. Her exceptional teaching skills, unwavering commitment to students, and positive contributions to our district make her an outstanding candidate for this prestigious honor.

Please welcome Mr. Bain Cameron, our newest AIG Specialist. Mr. Cameron will serve students at GCMS and will support our high schools through consultative services.  

Our team is excited to begin implementation of our newly adopted AIG Plan. You can access it on our  AIG Website.  

We have a referral process in place. Students can be referred at any grade level. Please use the required Referral Form. 

We are excited to launch the Governor’s School Application this month. The state application opens on September 8, 2025. Please review the Family Overview to determine student eligibility and if a 4-week residency program is appropriate for your child. Students who apply participate in a rigorous local and state screening process. Governor’s School is open to current juniors, and some disciplines are open to sophomores. Additional information can be found here and will be shared at the school level as well. 

I hope that you are getting support for your housing and community support needs. Below you will find information and resources that could be of assistance to you. Additionally, your child's school counselor and school social worker are willing to assist you with school-based assistance and other support. We work as a team to do our best to support you, your child, and family. 

School Social Workers Contact Information:

Katie Perkinson - 919-691-5264: Tar River ES, MT Energy ES, GCMS, Granville Academy, Granville Early College HS

Sara Michaelson - 919-892-5266: Credle ES, Butner-Stem ES, Wilton ES, JF Webb HS, Phoenix Academy

Christy Currin 252-430-9416: West Oxford ES, Stovall-Shaw ES, NGMS, SGHS

Are you interested in having access to real-time information that includes your child’s attendance, grades, and assignments? You can stay connected with your child and keep up with his/her progress during the school year.  All you need to do is contact your child’s Data Manager at the school to verify information and create an account. If you do not have access ,then reach out today so that you can make sure that your child is having a successful year.