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Pitt County Board honors Governor's School attendees, three Cognia STEM Schools and longtime robotics mentors
Summary
The board recognized six students who attended NC Governor's School, presented Cognia STEM School of Distinction honors to three schools, and celebrated Bill and Anne McClung for 18 years mentoring the Pit Pirate robotics program.
Pitt County Board of Education members on Tuesday recognized students and educators for academic and extracurricular achievements, spotlighting six students who attended North Carolina Governor's School and three schools that earned Cognia STEM School of Distinction accreditation.
The district presented certificates to students from A.C. Grifton High School, D.H. Conley, J.H. Rose, Pitt County Early College High School and highlighted the work of principals and teachers who supported those students. "It was an incredible experience," student Griff Brimhall told the board after representing his peers' experiences at Governor's School.
Dr. Jennifer Stalls, the district's director of STEM education, described the Cognia certification as a rigorous, internationally recognized accreditation that evaluates culture of learning, leadership for learning, engagement, and growth. "This recognition would not be possible without the dedication of our school leaders, our principals, our teachers, our students and also our community partners," Dr. Stalls said.
Innovation Early College High School, Eastern Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary School were singled out for reviewers' praise, including strong partnerships with local businesses, higher-education institutions and evidence of student growth. The board also recognized Dr. Jennifer James for her leadership; the district noted she was recently featured in STEM magazine for her work in inquiry-based learning.
The board honored Bill and Anne McClung for 18 years of mentorship of the Pit Pirate robotics program, noting the program's alumni have gone on to STEM careers. "When we all work together, there's some really awesome things that can happen," said Ben McClung, speaking for the honorees.
Board members and district staff posed for photos and presented banners the schools will display; staff said information about applying for Governor's School and about sponsoring STEM labs through the Pitt County Educational Foundation is available on the district website and social media.
The recognitions preceded the board's routine business and were presented during the "Spotlight on Learning" portion of the meeting.
