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ContentsAUGUST 2013
8 Edgecombe County Public Schools ‘Focused, Connected, Ready’11 Three area private schools serve the students of Edgecombe County12 Edgecombe Community College Enriches Community14 ECC raff les Taylor Swift guitar15 Edgecombe Early College Is Flourishing in Both Size and Impact16 A Public Charter School North East Carolina Preparatory School19 School Superintendent wants to bring the world to Tarboro20 Leadership team, administrators at Edgecombe County Public Schools gear up for new school year 21 Garden of the Month
12 Edgecombe Community College Enriches Community
Edgecombe Early College Is Flourishing in Both Size and Impact
15 A Public Charter SchoolNorth East Carolina Preparatory School
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Three area private schools serve the students ofEdgecombe County
Edgecombe County Public Schools ‘Focused, Connected, Ready’
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424 McNair Rd$239,000
248 Marlow Branch Rd$319,900 - house with 118 acres
6120 Bones Acres$165,000
126 Quincy Dr$86,000
1901 Anaconda Rd$150,000
300 Eason St$125,000 - Macclesfield
36 Deer Walk Lane$104,500
306 S Howard Circle$165,000
3312 Edwards Court$174,900 - Greenville
604 Middle St.$70,000
20619 Hwy 125 - Scotland Neckmini farm w/ 8.23ac
805 St Andrew St$105,000
1047 W St. James St$85,000
315 Kensington Drive$259,000
601 Forest Acres Dr$110,000
248 White Oak Rd$75,000
409 Wahree St$59,000
609 Elm St$60,000
118 Speight St$68,000
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205 E Barnhill $85,000 - Everetts
553 Shadow Ridge Dr$146,000 - Winterville
1314 Elm St - Scotland Neck$74,900
406 N Main St$42,900 - Robersonville
2581 Ralph Taylor Rd$59,900 - Williamston
6832 US 258 S$65,000
303 Biggs St$12,900 - Williamston
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202 4th St$52,900 - Pinetops
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202 Hall St$40,000
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254 Warwick Dr$33,900
1731 Roberson School Rd(School Building) $380,000
710 Western Blvd (Old Golden Corral) $375,000
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From the Editor/PublisherTo our readers:It’s time for another school year to get under way and it is an exciting
time in Edgecombe County.At Edgecombe County Public Schools, Superintendent John Farrelly be-
as at campuses across the county.Farrelly’s program to improve student performance worked in Washington
County and similar steps are being taken to allow local schools to show performance improvements similar to those that came under his leadership in Washington County.The county system faces other challenges in addition to those of improv-
ing scores. Foremost on that list is developing the ability to deal with
the General Assembly and a declining enrollment driven by an exodus of students to North East Carolina Prep School (NECP).And it is at NECP where things are truly exciting.
its own campus, renovated and upgraded existing buildings on that prop-erty and made the move across town from its initial, temporary home, to its new home on what is known as Husky Lane.With the second year of classes set to get under way, students will be in a
brand new multi-story building as discussions of more buildings are ongo-ing as a ninth-grade class joins the mix.
projection that will fall well short of the 900 or so students expected in classes. By and large, those are students who were once enrolled in the county system.
work through the plans to build new facilities on both the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses following voter approval of a quarter-cent sales tax to construct a biotechnology and simulation center at Rocky Mount and a workforce training center in Tarboro. The Rocky Mount facility will house 12 of the college’s 22 health sciences programs, including CT, MRI,
-ing assistant, phlebotomy, radiography, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology.Special features of the 45,000-square-foot facility will be a simulated
hospital environment to provide realistic training opportunities for health sciences students and a medical and environmental health technology laboratory.The 24,000-square-foot workforce-training center will feature large train-
-ing. In addition, a dedicated industry work cell will enable new industry in the county to launch operations on a small scale while their permanent sites are being constructed. Existing industry will also be able to utilize the work cell to test new initiatives, and small businesses could operate in the facility while they build their client base.As we told you at the outset, this is truly an exciting time for education in
Edgecombe County!
Thanks for reading!
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5744 Temperance Hall Rd - Elm City$134,900 - MLS # 93431
307 Spencer Drive $169,900 - MLS # 86162
1003 No. Main Street$284,000 - MLS # 92920
218 Barrington Drive$299,900 - MLS # 93838
208 Brandon Avenue$230,000 - MLS # 93566
213 Brandon Avenue$189,900 - MLS # 94015
1517 Canterbury Road$370,000 - MLS # 94059
305 No. Main Street$159,900 - MLS # 93204
117 W. St. James Street$175,000 - MLS # 94087
1708-16 W. Howard Avenue$464,000 - MLS # 94440
3445 N. Bowers Road - Hobgood$172,840 - MLS # 93423
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1111 St. Andrew Street$150,000 - MLS # 94169
103 South Shiloh Farm Rd.$199,500 - MLS # 94371
901 Maccripine Rd. - Pinetops$169,900 - MLS # 94356
1008 Brassfield Ct. - Rocky Mount$154,900 - MLS # 94382
111 W. Church Street$139,500 - MLS # 94463
1403 Captains Road$154,900 - MLS # 94462
1408 Pine Street$127,500 - MLS # 93443
1305 N. Main Street$129,900 - MLS # 90787
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608 Simpson Drive$125,000 - MLS # 89783
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1014 Panola Street$82,900 - MLS # 92213
208 W. Dunn Street - Pinetops$87,500 - MLS # 92661
1100 Ash Street$54,900 - MLS # 92960
506 W. St. James St.$34,900
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14013 NC Hwy 43 N - Rocky Mt.$55,900 - MLS # 93496
314 North Howard Circle$99,900 - MLS # 94369
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802 E. Country Club Drive$106,000 - MLS # 94149
4938 Emma Cannon Rd - Ayden$94,900 - MLS # 94561
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Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) has a vi-sion for the students its serves: “Focused, Connected, Ready.” The school system serves approximately 6,700 students in kindergarten through the 12th grade. The
middle schools and four high schools, including an Early College. ECPS operates under the leadership of Superintendent
John D. Farrelly, who joined the system in July 2012. “The Edgecombe County Public School system is
providing outstanding instructional programs for stu-dents through rigorous instruction focused on indi-vidual learning needs. Our community stakeholders
our Focused, Connected, Ready vision,” said Farrelly. “As Superintendent of a community of lifelong learn-ers; we are striving everyday to provide students with rich learning experiences that embed 21st century skills with real life relevance. Our ultimate goal is to graduate
every student armed with the knowledge, problem solv-ing skills and character traits to be successful in life.”A seven-member board of education oversees the
business of the school system. Ann Kent is the board chair. She has been a school board member for nearly
-ership of Farrelly, the system will see gains in student achievement in the near future.“I think he is going to be the best leader Edgecombe
County Public Schools has ever seen,” Kent said. “He wants to move us forward and he’s got the brains and the heart to do it.”
leadership in our schools,” Kent went on to say. “I think they’re going to be a game changer for us.”
-tem of choice” for every child in Edgecombe County. Student achievement and early intervention (early childhood education) top Kent’s list of priorities for the
Edgecombe County Public Schools‘Focused, Connected, Ready’
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system.“My main objective as the school board chair is to put the right
intervention programs in our community.”Many strategies, programs and successes make ECPS an exem-
plary school system on the rise, according to the school superin-tendent:The Edgecombe Early College is one of only 30 schools in the
state of North Carolina to have a 100 percent graduation rate.Rich community, business and civic partnerships. Strong alliance with Edgecombe Community College.Traditional high schools at
or near the state graduation rate level.Exemplary Career and
Technical Education Pro-grams.State championship level
athletic programs. Quality professional de-
velopment for teachers and school leaders.Safe and caring schools.State recognized PBIS
programs.District accreditation.Successful 1 to 1 technol-
ogy initiatives. There are several strategic
priorities designed around continuous improvement in the upcoming years that will raise student achievement including:Aligned and rigorous new K-12 curriculum.Innovative and global approaches. A customer friendly focus.Strengthened family partnerships.High quality professional development centered on research based
instructional strategies.K-12 technology access.Access to Advanced Placement coursesOne of the “innovative and global approaches” that the superinten-
dent introduced to the school board this year is the idea of having a “global school” in the county.
are a global society now.”Kent believes that the new curriculum and its emphasis on critical
thinking skills, will help every child reach his/ her “full potential,” which is what the school system strives to do.“Every child who comes through that door, we’re charged with
moving them forward. Our job is to meet them where they are and try to move them forward,” Kent said. “I think we’ve done a very good job of trying to provide a good education for the boys and girls of Edgecombe County.”Driving the focus of ECPS are the system’s “core values and mis-
sion,” Farrelly said.
schools will continue to provide quality instructional programs that move to even greater heights.”ECPS begins a new school year on Aug. 26.
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Three area private schools serve the students ofEdgecombe County
Three area private schools also serve the needs of Edgecombe County students. Those schools are Hobgood Academy, Faith Christian School and Rocky Mount Academy.Rocky Mount Academy is a non-
sectarian, college preparatory, in-dependent school.“Our mission is to prepare stu-
dents for life in college. Our school is only for college bound students. Our SAT scores and merit scholarship are the highest in Edgecombe and Nash Coun-
of marketing for Rocky Mount Academy. “Since we opened our doors in
1969, we have always had a large population of students from Tar-
have a bus that brings students every day from Tarboro.” Rocky Mount Academy had an enroll-ment of 392 students last year. The school is located at 1313 Avandale Ave. in Rocky Mount. The school’s web site is www.rmacademy.com.Hobgood Academy serves stu-
dents in kindergarten through 12th grade from Edgecombe, Halifax, Martin, Nash and Pitt Counties. Established in 1970, the school currently has an en-
“small-town atmosphere of friendship and cooperation,” ac--
hurst. Hobgood Academy’s mission states that the school is “committed to excellence – academically, physically, socially, and spiritually.” Hobgood Academy is at 201 S. Beech St. in Hobgood. The school’s web site is www.hobgoodacademy.com.Faith Christian School is a non-denominational Christian
school serving students in grades kindergarten through 12. Founded in 1993, the school has an enrollment of more than 400 students. Faith Christian School “challenges students to learn, lead and serve in order to explore God’s divine calling in their lives,” according to its purpose statement. The school is located at 1333 Faith Christian School Drive in Rocky Mount. The school’s web site is www.fcspatriots.com.
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Edgecombe Community College Enriches Community
Since its founding more than 45 years ago, Edgecombe Community College has
grown and matured into a superior institution of higher learning that touches
countless lives in Edgecombe County and surrounding areas.
About 3,000 students enroll each semester in the college’s degree, diploma, and
enroll in continuing education classes.
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Education and training for the workforce have always been the guiding mission of the college. In May 2013, Edgecombe received a national award for its efforts to prepare students to be successful in careers and the workplace.The college received the ACT Career Preparedness Award. Edgecombe was one
of just four honorees that received national ACT awards, and the only institution in North Carolina to be recognized.ECC has developed a number of unique initiatives and programs in response to
local needs, including:• Edgecombe is the first community college in the area to operate a mobile
medical simulation lab, called the HealthCare Simulator.• Edgecombe is the only commu-
nity college in the state that offers I-TRIZ, a problem-solving train-ing program that complements and supports Lean Six Sigma, the gold standard for problem solving in business and industry.• Edgecombe is one of three
community colleges in the state that offers barbering.• Edgecombe’s is the largest
Health Information Technology pro-gram of its kind in North Carolina and one of only three accredited web-based HIT curriculums in the state.• Edgecombe is one of only five community colleges in the nation that offers a
program in historic preservation and the only one in North Carolina.• Distance learning at Edgecombe has grown by more than 300 percent over the
last five years, making it the fastest growing community college distance educa-tion program in the state.• Edgecombe’s Cyber Crime curriculum is the only program of its kind at a com-
munity college east of Greensboro.• Edgecombe’s newest program – Shooting and Hunting Sports Management – is
one of only three in North Carolina.Business and industry services and workforce development programs in the
Division of Continuing Education develop, support, and serve the college’s local business partners with customized education and training that help their start-ups and continued business success.The division is a leader in utilizing the WorkKeys® system for profiling, assess-
ing, and training basic workplace skills required by industry. ECC has awarded Career Readiness Certificates to the equivalent of over 13% of the Edgecombe County workforce.In an effort to better prepare graduates to succeed in a global economy, the col-
lege is placing greater emphasis on global education. In 2007, Edgecombe estab-lished a partnership with Hyria Education in Hyvinkaa, Finland. Over the years, the institutions have exchanged faculty for short-term study visits and held virtual classroom discussions.In 2012, a second partnership was created between the college and educational
institutions in China through the Global Classroom Alliance. About 35 middle and high school teachers and students from China visited the college in July through the Alliance. As a result, discussions have begun on developing a partnership in early childhood education.As Edgecombe moves forward, the college will continue to explore educational
and training initiatives that will improve the quality of life for those in its service area, helping its citizens secure a quality education and gainful employment.
ECC Especially for High School Students
Career and College Promise
Qualified North Carolina juniors and seniors can get a head start on their
educational and career goals at Edgecombe Community College.
Career and College Promise provides three pathways to help eligible students.
College TransferStudents can earn tuition-free college credits toward a four-year degree by completing a 44-core credit diploma.
All of these college credits will transfer to a four-year degree program at one
of the UNC institutions and many North Carolina private colleges.
Technical CareerStudents can earn tuition-free college credits at ECC toward any entry-level
job, certificate, or diploma in a technical field.
Cooperative Innovative High SchoolsStudents can earn tuition-free college
credits as high school freshmen by attending Edgecombe Early College
High School. Individuals should apply in February of their 8th grade year.
Edgecombe Community College is the only community col-lege in North Carolina and one of only five in the nation that offers a program in historic preservation. Shown is historic preservation student Anna Shearouse, who worked at the John C. Campbell Folk School before moving to Tarboro to study at ECC. (CourtesyPhoto)
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Forbes recently named Taylor Swift to its list of most influential celebrities, but just six years ago, Swift was booking small ven-ues for concerts in places like Allentown, Pa., Bethel, N.Y., and Tarboro.By the time she performed at Edgecombe Community College in
February 2008, Swift’s star ticket was punched. Just a few months earlier, she won the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award for Best New Artist.Swift is one of two performers who has played sold-out shows at
the college’s Keihin Auditorium. The other was B.B. King in 2004.Edgecombe Community College is celebrating that distinction
by raffling an assortment of Swift memorabilia, including a guitar signed by Swift when she was in Tarboro in 2008. The proceeds will go to the ECC Foundation to fund student scholarships.The raffle package includes: • Takamine 523SC acoustic guitar autographed by Swift • Deluxe hardshell case • Autographed “Taylor Swift” CD (2006) • Autographed photo of Swift • Photo of Swift autographing the guitar backstage at Keihin Auditorium • Photo of Swift posing with the guitar; and • Autographed Edgecombe Performance Series Showbill
booklet from the concertThe foundation is selling 200 tickets at $100 each. There is no
time limit on sales, and after the last ticket is sold, the drawing will take place.To purchase raffle tickets, email andrusk@edgecombe.edu or
call (252) 823-5166, ext. 212. The ECC Foundation accepts cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.
ECC rafflesTaylor Swift guitarDirector of Public Information for Edgecombe Community CollegeFor Welcome to Tarboro Magazine
In February 2008, Taylor Swift performed at Edgecombe Commu-nity College. The ECC Foundation is holding a raffle which includes a Takamine 523SC acoustic guitar (pictured), which she autographed at the time. With Swift are Karen Andrus (left), executive director of the ECC Foun-dation, and ECC President Dr. Deborah Lamm. (CourtesyPhoto)
Edgecombe Early College Is Flourishing in Both Size and Impact
BY MARY TOM BASSPublic Information Officer, Edgecombe County Public Schools
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When the Edgecombe Middle College transitioned into the
were pleased to offer another option for high school students in the area.
rate school that has had a 100 percent graduation rate over the past three years and will have its largest enrollment ever this coming academic year, says Kathy Webb, Early College liaison/high school coordinator.“We’re very pleased with how it’s taken off and how successful
it’s been,” she says.The program begins with the ninth grade and ends with the 13th
and an associate’s degree or two years of university credit toward
The Early College is physically located on the campus of Edgecombe Community College. As part of its commitment to the school, ECC created in August 2005 the position of Early College liaison/high school coordinator. Webb, who taught science in Edgecombe public schools and then at ECC, has served in this role since its creation.The Early College operates like a conventional public high
school, with no tuition costs and with weekday classes. But there is an application process.Prospective students apply for admission in January or Febru
ary of their eighth grade year. After a student begins ninth grade classes elsewhere, he or she is not eligible to attend the Early College.
Webb says, referring to students whose parents did not attend col
This past year, 95 eighth graders applied for 36 open slots at the school, which has an enrollment of 157, its largest ever, according to Webb.“We look at students’ maturity level, academics, attendance; we
really stress that they come to school,” she says. “We also look at behavior, and they must know that they have to be able to take college classes.”The Early College is the only high school in Edgecombe County
that allows 9th graders to take college classes. Students attending other high schools can take classes at Edgecombe Community College, but not until their junior or senior years.Faculty and staff at the Early College work with students and
parents each year to devise a customized schedule for each student. No class enrolls more than 18 students, to make sure they receive personal attention.
college readiness,” Webb says.With no organized sports teams, the focus at the school is pri
marily on academics. But it does offer numerous extracurricular activities, including a drama club, Quiz Bowl participation, lead
“Parents see the high cost of education, and they want to see their children get ahead,” Webb says. “In our most recent graduating class, graduates had an average of 59 college credit hours, all free of charge.”
Edgecombe Early College Is Flourishing in Both Size and Impact
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A Public Charter School
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the school year on Aug. 5 with a new middle school building ready to accommodate the public charter school’s growing student population.
“The construction crews did an amazing job on these beautiful
Westberg. “This building and the renovations to the existing buildings have been designed to inspire learning and that is very appropriate for our educational philosophy.”In addition to more than 30 classrooms, the new 51,000 square foot
building includes two science labs, two computer labs, a nurses’
building has a spacious gymnasium with a stage area, a weight room, and locker rooms for the physical education program and athletic teams. The building features a controlled entrance and is equipped with a carefully planned security system.North East Carolina Prep opened in August 2012 as the newest public
charter school in Eastern North Carolina. Charter schools are authorized public schools open to all students, regardless of where they live.They are designed “to provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils, and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently of existing schools.” Charter schools are
and admission is determined by a lottery system.Initially housed in temporary facilities provided by St. Stephen’s
Missionary Baptist Church, NECP acquired and renovated the former Mary Frances Center on Howard Avenue as its permanent home.
through grade eight. When classes resumed on August 5, the school had enrolled more than 900 students by adding 500 students and ex
school will add a high school building and have the capacity to ac
As the student body increased, so has the number of faculty and staff needed to deliver the high quality instructional program in small class sizes of approximately 20 students each. NECP employs about100 teachers and support personnel. The diverse corps of veteran and
foreign countries.North East Carolina Prep teachers reported to work on July 1 for a
full month of professional development and training prior to the Aug. 5 return of students. “The intensity of this advance training for our staff separates us from most other schools in the nation,” said West
North East Carolina Preparatory School
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teachers the tools they need to effectively manage their classrooms.And, it sets the stage for our positive discipline approach that em
The entire school is focused on the philosophy of Harvard profes
intelligence in multiple ways and learn best through teaching and
Multiple Intelligence theory, NECP educators deliver the Core Knowledge curriculum aligned with the NC Common Core Standards and college and career readiness measures.All NECP teachers have been trained and are expected to use
Kagan Structures to emphasize active and equitable student en
these classroom management and teaching techniques have been proven to consistently produce dramatic academic and social gains in individual students.Already known as an innovative school, NECP has forged an
international relationship with China. In a unique partnership with
Connection,’ the school is hosting seven exchange students from Beijing this fall. Future plans include additional exchanges for Chinese students and for teachers, who will come to teach the Chinese language. The school is developing opportunities for NECP teachers and students to travel to China.“We have been very pleased with the response of the regional
community to the new educational opportunities at North East Carolina Prep,” said Westberg. “We have more than 130 children on the current waiting list for admission. Unfortunately, our enrollment is limited by our charter with the State and the capacity of
begin on Oct. 1.For more information about North East Carolina Preparatory
School, visit the website at http://www.necprepschool.com or call
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Edgecombe County Public Schools Super-intendent John Farrelly wants to bring the world to Edgecombe County students.“Why not? Why not bring the world to
Tarboro?” Farrelly asked the board of edu-cation at a May 6 work session. He began his presentation by asking the board to “step back and not think about what a tra-ditional classroom looks like and to think a little more globally.”Farrelly discussed the idea of bringing a
Visiting International Faculty (VIF) pro-gram to the district to provide students with a global education. Farrelly traveled with a team from the district to two elementary schools in Cumberland County that have the VIF program and said he was impressed with the students’ level of academic partici-pation.“You would be amazed at the level of
engagement that we saw in 6-year-olds
said. That particular school is a “dual
receive instruction in both Spanish and English. The dual immersion model begins
percent of their instruction in Spanish and
75 percent of instruction is in Spanish.The other elementary school Farrelly
a teacher from a different country in each grade level. Farrelly said the elementary schools he visited have a student makeup
model he saw in those schools would work in the district.
is these kind of programs that we want
problem solving types of instruction and curricular activities are a part of these
because the Common Core and the new assessments are more driven by problem solving and the use of higher-order thinking
the new curriculum that was implemented in North Carolina Public Schools beginning this school year.The superintendent would like to combine
the “dual immersion” and “global school” models to create an innovative program in the district. One of the VIF teachers will
offer Mandarin Chinese to students as an enhancement course.Farrelly pointed to research that demon-
strates students thrive in dual immersion
“Dual Language Education for a Trans-
-
results:Title I-eligible students in dual language
score higher on state tests as well as norm-referenced test than Title I-eligible students in the English mainstream classroom.
schools).
are experienced in dual language classes than in English mainstream classes.Learning in two languages develops unac-
tivated brain areas and increases creativity and problem-solving skills.ECPS would begin the global/ dual im-
mersion program in one pilot elementary school. Parents of kindergarten students would have the option to enroll their children in the dual immersion program or enroll them in a regular classroom with
English instruction only. Parents of dual immersion students would not be required to learn Spanish.
-scape that this is going to give parents a
currently can’t provide.”
the proposal.“We need something we’re really excited
about right now. The timing couldn’t be
many of our children have never been out-side of Edgecombe County. This is going to be an excellent opportunity for them.”
liked the global schools proposal.
“The board is behind innovation and raising the bar. I appreciate the board’s sup-
-
she said.Farrelly’s suggestion was for the board
members to set up visits to the VIF el-
with the ultimate goal of implementing the
planning.“We’re going to be very diligent as we
move through time in doing this the right
global/ dual immersion program will take ECPS from “good to great” and his ulti-mate goal for the district is to have “great schools at all settings.”
School Superintendent wants to bring the world to Tarboro
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The team of three leaders in the executive cabinet includes Super-
-tional program services division on July 1. She joined ECPS in No-
-ferred to Caswell County Schools as the superintendent.
committed to serving our school community and moving our school system forward.”
-
stated Farrelly. “I am fortunate to have two great leaders working side by side with me.”Throughout the summer the team of three district leaders developed
-
schools.“Community” means helping all of the district’s stakeholders to
-
parents.“Continuous improvement” means “monitoring and implementing
to the superintendent. The “rigorous curriculum instruction” compo-
The “safe schools” core value is about more than keeping students
where people respect “diversity and the learning process” and stu-dents feel comfortable asking “hard questions” and taking chances.
said. He plans to meet with teaching staff and the school community
The school system has made several changes in administration for the upcoming year.
school system.”Farrelly’s main objective as ECPS superintendent is to provide
“sustained leadership” to the system. He came to ECPS from Wash-
--
cial programs and assistant superintendent of human resources/ high
community college and university level. Farrelly earned his master’s
Leadership team, administrators at Edgecombe County Public Schools
gear up for new school year
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