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NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

Apple trophies for Teacher of the Year finalists.

CULLOWHEE, NC - The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is proud to announce the selection of twenty-four exceptional teachers as finalists for the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade honors educators for their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve their full potential.

One outstanding educator will be named the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year at an award ceremony scheduled for October 3, 2024, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. This event celebrates the significant contributions of CTE teachers who are preparing students for success in their future careers and academic endeavors.

The finalists, representing diverse regions and disciplines across North Carolina, will participate in a week of professional development at the NCCAT campus in Cullowhee from September 30 to October 4. This immersive experience aims to further enhance their teaching skills and provide them with new tools to continue making a profound impact in their classrooms like participants experience each week with NCCAT.

“We are pleased to recognize these exceptional educators who are at the forefront of Career and Technical Education in North Carolina,” said NCCAT Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble. “Their commitment to fostering student success through innovative teaching practices is truly inspiring. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and contributions to education.”

The finalists for the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award are:

David Dixon, Southside High School, Beaufort County Schools

Alisha Pierri, Center of Applied Science and Technology, Brunswick County Schools

Ashleigh Miller, Mount Pleasant Middle School, Cabarrus County Schools

Travis Adkison, Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Fred Mason, Columbus Career and College Academy, Columbus County Schools

Misty Guthrie, Tucker Creek Middle School, Craven County Schools

Megan Frazier, JP Knapp Early College High School, Currituck County Schools

Cathy Berrier, Ledford High School, Davidson County Schools

Tyler D'Angelo, CE Jordan High School, Durham Public Schools

Brooke Clapp, Southeast Guilford High School, Guilford County Schools

Terry Drum, Hickory High School, Hickory City Schools

Tracy Skeens, Crossroads Arts and Science Early College, Iredell-Statesville Schools

Melissa Haigler, Smoky Mountain High School, Jackson County Public Schools

Ashley Holloman, Corinth Holders High School, Johnston County Public Schools

Nicole Extine, Madison High School, Madison County Schools

Stephanie Shaw, Mooresville Middle School, Mooresville Graded School District

Miranda Wells, Topsail High School, Pender County Schools

Angie Byrne, JH Rose High School, Pitt County Schools

Phyllis King, Lumberton Junior High School, Public Schools of Robeson County

Vernon Blackman, Midway High School, Sampson County Schools

Sarah Johnson, Surry Central High School, Surry County Schools

Toby Sorrell, Swain County High School, Swain County Schools

Steven Ward, Watauga High School, Watauga County Schools

Megan Gambill, West Wilkes High School, Wilkes County Schools

About NCCAT:

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is dedicated to advancing teaching as an art and profession. NCCAT provides professional development for pre-K through 12th-grade teachers, ensuring that every student in North Carolina can learn from excellent, well-prepared educators.