Congratulations to Tressa Hartsell a teacher at Mountain Heritage High School in the Yancey County Schools.
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NCCAT presents BTOY award at Orange County Meeting
NCCAT was honored to be at the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting for the presentation of the NCCAT Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award to Xavier Adams. NCCAT Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble and Deputy Executive Director Dr. Karen Sumner presented the award at the meeting. Student Ethan Horton talked about the positive impact Mr. Adams has on students. More on the award https://bit.ly/3kT2DUl
Coming to NCCAT - Creating Math Communities And Connecting Learners
Now more than ever, students need classroom cultures that value their strengths. Join this seminar to learn strategies that build cultures of active care and engage students in mathematical thinking. We will reflect on our current classroom structures and learn new avenues to empower math learners. Sessions will focus on building mathematical identities, engaging students in learning, and authentic problem-solving. Time will be included for teachers to reinvent their syllabus for the upcoming school year. This session is intended for math teachers in grades 4-9.
NCCAT alumna earns Music Teacher of Excellence honor
This week, the CMA Foundation recognized NCCAT alumna and Hidden Valley Elementary (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) music teacher Margaret Maurice as a 2022 Music Teacher of Excellenc
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from NCCAT!
NCCAT appreciates all teachers do every week and especially this week - Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you North Carolina teachers for always being their for students. We see you and we are thankful for you. We're here to help! Visit and signup for our programs at https://bit.ly/38Lqcvc
NCCAT presents beginning teacher award at Greene County School Board Meeting
NCCAT Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble and Deputy Executive Director Dr. Karen Sumner had the honor of presenting Meghan Chinn with her North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year runner up award at the Greene County Schools NC School Board Meeting. Ms. Chinn is a Greene County Middle School Chorus/General Music teacher with Greene County Schools. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do.
NCCAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 29
2 Irving Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will hold a Board of Trustees meeting April 29th in Ocracoke starting at 8 a.m.
This Week on Education Matters: Highlighting NCCAT BTOY winners
276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Prudential Beginning Teachers of the Year winners will be featured in the "This Week on Education Matters" program this week. They will be introducing the 2022 Beginning Teacher of the Year, Xavier Adams as well as one of his students and the beginning teachers of the year from the inception of the program in 2020.
Apply now for NCCAT Online courses
NCCAT Online courses are self-paced modules. Depending on the course, participants can earn 5 or 15 contact hours. There is no charge for NCCAT Online courses. Apply and complete courses today to help with licensure needs. Join NCCAT for high-quality professoinal anytime, anywhere you can. NCCAT Online is part of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching mission to support teachers and impact students across the state.
Say "Hello Summer" with professional development
2 Irving Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
Summer registration is open at The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development. Join us at Ocracoke or Cullowhee!
For more on Summer programs visit –
June - https://bit.ly/3DFjGSk
July - https://bit.ly/35I1qLr
August - https://bit.ly/3r3y95x
September - https://bit.ly/3Kbus5i
Success from the Start: How to Survive and Thrive Your First Three Years in the Classroom
276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723
Open to teachers in their first, second, or third year of teaching, this program supports motivated beginning teachers by strengthening their knowledge base and classroom expertise.
NCCAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 15th, 2022
2 Irving Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will meet virtually on Friday, April 15th, 2022, at 4:00pm. This is a special called meeting for the Ocracoke Long Range Committee to discuss potential vendors for Architectural services at NCCAT’s campus in Ocracoke, NC.
Union County teacher receives NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship award
Congratulations to Shelley Gordon (left) a teacher in Union County Public Schools. She received the NCCAT Honored Educator Mary D. McDuffie Scholarship. Great job! This scholarship was established in honor of the late Dr. Mary McDuffie who began her 35-yearlong career in education as a history teacher.
Hello Summer at NCCAT! Summer Registration Open Now
CULLOWHEE – Summer registration is open at The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development.
For more on Summer programs visit –
June - https://bit.ly/3DFjGSk
July - https://bit.ly/35I1qLr
August - https://bit.ly/3r3y95x
September - https://bit.ly/3Kbus5i
Gathering of Holocaust Educators held at NCCAT
276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723
Teachers from around North Carolina for joining us for the "Gathering of Holocaust Educators." NCCAT’s Holocaust Education Program works to promote Holocaust education in North Carolina public schools. It is important to continue our efforts to promote student understanding of the ways in which our individual and collective actions shape the direction of the present and the world of the future.