Sharon L. Contreras, PhD
@scontrerasphd
CEO of The Innovation Project. Former Supt of Schools in Guilford County, NC & Syracuse, NY. Aspiring gardener. Lover of all things indigo. #1913.
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https://tipnc.org/ 27-08-2016 13:22:32
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Glad to see Duke University offering free tuition to undergrads from NC & SC w/family incomes of $150,000 or less. For those from the Carolinas whose family incomes are <$65k, financial assistance will also be provided for housing, meals, & course materials. 👏🏾 newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…
Sharon L. Contreras, PhD calls out the issue upstream: search firms and boards need to design a fair, equitable process. “If you’re not sure whether a question is biased, ask yourself, ‘Would I ask a man this question? Or would I only ask this of a woman?’” womenleadinged.com/the-time-is-now
Enjoying dinner with one of North Carolina's living legends: THE Dr. Dudley Flood. DudleyFloodCenter
Bravo, UNC-Chapel Hill!!!! The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill announced that it would be providing free tuition and fees to students from NC families making less than $80,000 a year. Free tuition beginning with the incoming 2024 undergraduate class. abcnews.go.com/US/unc-offer-f…
.Sharon L. Contreras, PhD and the other experienced former chiefs we interviewed for our brief on the superintendency know the challenges many students face can't be solved by school systems alone. See guidance for creating strong community partnerships and more: chiefsforchange.org/2023/07/26/new…
North Carolina’s very own Sharon L. Contreras, PhD is facilitating #NABSE’s Leading Ladies Series this morning.
I am inspired by the narratives & wisdom from the Black women superintendent panelists & the supt sisterhood in this photo. This will forever be my visual reminder to keep going. The work isn’t done yet. #NABSE51 Sharon L. Contreras, PhD Dr. Aleesia Johnson Dr. Avis Williams Iranetta Rayborn Wright
Join us TODAY at the AASA National Conference on Education for a panel discussion with Chiefs for Change Member and AASA President-elect Gustavo Balderas, Thomas Taylor, and Heather Tow-Yick. Sharon L. Contreras, PhD will facilitate the session on pivoting strategies for district leaders.
Great morning at AASA #NCE2024 facilitating panel: "From Crisis to Opportunity: Strategies for District Leaders Amid Funding Transitions and Enrollment" w/ Chiefs for Change superintendents from Issaquah School District Beaverton Schools & Stafford Schools. Thank you, Heather, Gustavo & Thomas!
Tough economic times are made easier when you share ideas with great friends! Such a joy to see and present AASA #NCE2024 with these amazing friends and colleagues Gustavo Balderas Heather Tow-Yick Sharon L. Contreras, PhD Chiefs for Change - great to see Theresa N Williams Deborah Gist Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
It was a grand evening celebrating NC’s very own @CCSSuptConnelly Cumberland County Schools as the Superintendent of the Year at AASA #NCE2024 in San Diego. Thank you Jack Hoke and NCASA and all attendees for your support and partnership in #UnitingOurWorld 🌎 Participate Learning
Had the great pleasure of donating for the first time to Little Free Libraries in Greensboro. As a lifelong educator and former English teacher, sharing the gift of reading may be one of my greatest joys in life. Action Greensboro City of Greensboro Guilford County publicartgso.org/2021/02/16/lit… pic.x.com/c4CUloi7zV
Two AMAZING leaders whom I admire more than they will ever know! Sharon L. Contreras, PhD Nakia Hardy The Innovation Project #leaders “It’s a great day to be an educator.” 💥
