Three Guilford County Educators Recognized by National Organization as Leaders in their Schools

From Guilford County Schools, June 11, 2019

One principal and two teachers were recognized for their outstanding leadership in the Opportunity Culture® program by being inducted into the fifth class of Public Impact®’s Opportunity Culture® Fellows. Public Impact®’s goal is to improve education for all students by finding, developing, and expanding the impact of outstanding educators.

The Opportunity Culture® Fellows are multi-classroom leaders, principals, and others in Opportunity Culture® roles who have achieved strong results and been leaders in their schools and districts. Their feedback and leadership are instrumental in improving the Opportunity Culture® initiative. Read the full article…

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