To the citizens of Union County

I am writing to comment on the recent public discussion and news media information regarding school spending. As Superintendent, I understand how important this issue is to everyone. I must say that I am increasingly concerned with how the spending practices of Union County Public Schools have been presented and characterized. At first, I chose not to respond, thinking that most thoughtful people would see this for what it is and it would run its course. However, I can no longer sit by and see a great school district, the shining star of this county, continue to be disrespected and unfairly characterized.

Dramatic teacher wins NCAE Sanford Award

(Story reprinted with permission from the Enquirer Journal)

Dawn Moretz, a drama teacher at Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts in Union County, is the winner of the North Carolina Association of Educators’ (NCAE) Terry Sanford Award for Creativity and Innovation in Teaching and Administration. Considered as one of the Association’s most celebrated citation, the award was created in honor of former governor Terry Sanford to recognize contributions to public education.