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Board highlights teachers, finalists and student programs; students report large local fundraising and outreach
Summary
The board recognized an NCAT beginning‑teacher finalist, heard school improvement plans from Dana and North Henderson, and received student presentations from West Henderson, Hillandale and Innovative High School about fundraisers, GEM and service clubs.
MADISON, N.C. — At its Jan. 12 meeting the Henderson County Board of Public Education celebrated teachers and student programs across the district.
Dr. Karen Sumner of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching presented Sarah Schwartz, a third‑grade teacher at Mills River Elementary, as a finalist for the NCAT 2026 Burroughs Welcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year. School and district leaders praised Schwartz's classroom work and the support of Mills…
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