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NCCAT fellow, a self-proclaimed “show-off and know-it-all,” to appear on “Jeopardy!”

Cullowhee

The former public school teacher will appear as a contestant on “Jeopardy!” during the program’s broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 24) on WLOS-TV.

After her audition last spring, when she learned that she had earned a spot on the show, Teitelbaum said, "If you'll excuse me, I have to go study geography now." She took personal leave from her faculty position at NCCAT to travel to California in July to compete on the game show.

NCCAT Raises the Bar for Professional Development for North Carolina Teachers

Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE (November 5, 2012)—The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Board of Trustees recently held their semi-annual board meeting in Cullowhee. Faculty and staff reported on the center’s activities. Earlier this year, two trustees were appointed to four-year terms by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). During the October board meeting, these new appointments were sworn in: Aaron Fleming of Apex and M. Brock Womble of Spruce Pine. Terms began July 1. Also, Gregory E. West of Fayetteville was elected vice chair.

NCCAT Seeks Director of Programming

Cullowhee

Director of Programming
Position # 65009039
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Professional, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Closing Date: November 30, 2012

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is a recognized leader in professional development for teachers.

Aaron L. Fleming Takes a Seat on NCCAT Board of Trustees

Cullowhee

Earlier this year, Aaron L. Fleming of Apex was appointed to a four-year term by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). During the October 21 NCCAT Board of Trustees meeting, Fleming was sworn in by the Hon. Willis P. Whichard of Chapel Hill, NCCAT trustee. Fleming’s term began July 1.

“I am very pleased to welcome Aaron Fleming to the NCCAT Board of Trustees,” said Elaine Franklin, executive director of NCCAT. “He understands North Carolina education from many perspectives and is committed to being an active and engaged member of the board.”