Dr. Valerie Bridges, superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools, says the district strives to stay innovative to benefit students and teachers.
Videos: Educator Voices
NC Superintendents of the Year on Their Opportunity Culture Districts
Jan 6, 2022
Dr. Valerie Bridges and Dr. Anthony Jackson, 2022 and 2020 recipients of the A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year award, describe how the Opportunity Culture initiative has improved student outcomes and increased teacher retention in their districts.
From Reach Associate to Classroom Teacher
Aug 13, 2020
Delmonika Vick, a math teacher at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, NC, says being a reach associate for two years—a role she loved—prepared her to be a stronger teacher.
“The Right Decision”: Working in an Opportunity Culture School
Aug 13, 2020
Delmonika Vick, a math teacher and former reach associate at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, NC, explains why she chose to work in an Opportunity Culture school.
Best of Both Worlds
Feb 2, 2019
Casey Jackson, a multi-classroom leader at Aycock Elementary School in Vance County, N.C., explains why she likes her Opportunity Culture role.
The Buzz is Opportunity Culture
Jan 25, 2019
Principal Carnetta Thomas discusses how Opportunity Culture provides teachers with the support they need.
I Wish Every School Had Opportunity Culture
Jan 25, 2019
Multi-Classroom Leader Casey Jackson explains why she wishes every teacher and student could experience Opportunity Culture.