Schools get over $325,000 for ‘wishes’ | News | journalpatriot.com WOW! We are so excited by our surprise visit and new malleable seating from the Stone Family! Thank you for your commitment to ⁦Wilkes County Schools⁩ and ⁦Wilkes Central HS⁩ journalpatriot.com/news/schools-g…

“I would tell my students to stay true to themselves, work hard, and don’t be afraid to fail as long as you gave 100%.” -Meg Neyens Physical Education Teacher doing funny news for her students at Mull Elementary in Burke County #EdfromtheEDGE #NCTOYPOY

“I would like to say thank you to my students for being the best teachers I have ever had.” -Abby Rich, Math and Science Teacher at William Lenoir Middle School, Caldwell County #NCTOYPOY #EdfromtheEDGE

From Math 1 to AP Calculus, malleable learning seating provided by the Stone Family’s Wilkes Wishing Well Grant is empowering my students to have mathematical mindsets! #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

Incredibly proud of Maggie Simpson Murphy for completing district, regional, and state interviews in such an incredible way! She is a true advocate for the students and teachers of the Northwest Region! #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

“Being an educator is by far one of the most fulfilling careers when driven by passion, ambition, and enrichment.” -@BandsOfElkin #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

“First and foremost, keep working for the students because they are who we are called to serve.” David Brooks , Wilkes Central High School Chorus Director and Director of Legally Blonde the Musical, opening tonight at 7 #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

Thank you Mariah Morris and Alfred M. Mays for the opportunity to represent our students, classrooms, colleagues, and communities today with the candidates for N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

“The most rewarding and most demanding part of teaching are one in the same - it is my job to positively influence the lives of students on a daily basis.” -Kensley Allen, Wilkes Central High School Pre-Calculus Teacher #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

“The difficulties of politics, red tape and constant changes of this profession will never outweigh the feeling I have when I know that I have made a positive impact in the life of a student.” Jessica Rowe , WCHS AP Statistics Teacher #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

“Teaching isn’t just the test scores and proficiency percentages. It’s about that strong bond formed between a teenager who is learning about life and an adult who is willing to guide them along the way.”-Colby Shell, Wilkes Central HS Math 1 & 2 Teacher, #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

#THREAD: Before Laura Brooks's #distancelearning lesson on exponential growth today, she has something to say: "I do want to talk to all the students of North Carolina and all the students from my own classroom for just a few minutes while you're getting everything together."

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Today marks our first full week of remote learning! Thank you to all our parents for working so hard to partner with our teachers and staff to ensure your child's learning continues to be successful!

Mrs.Hayes, my 3rd grade teacher who went out of her way to get to know me, connect with me, and cheer me on to my fullest potential. I can remember 1993 so well. Thank you Mrs. Hayes and all teachers. Your students won’t forget all you’re doing for them!#nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

Our RTOY Team is proud to recognize Oliver Cruz from Lee County High School! He is a Questbridge Finalist & IB full diploma candidate who will be attending the University of Southern California. He is an extremely talented artist too. Congratulations! #nctoypoy

This Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day Weekend, let’s thank all the mothers and adults who are making sure children are continuing to learn and grow when we can’t physically be with our students. An special thanks to my own mom💕💕💕#nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE

#Educators4Ahmaud #nctoypoy #EdfromtheEDGE Mariah Morris