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Karen BakerThe Fall 2010 Roy E. Harkin Teacher Recognition Award Recipient

Congratulation to PDS Partnership Teacher/Site Coordinator Recipient Karen Baker from Belville Elementary School, Brunswick County, ILT Coordinator/Math Coach

In her role as PDS partnership teacher/site coordinator, Karen's principal shares that, Karen "ignites a fire for learning, not only with students, but with other educators as well. She is able to develop a level of trust with teachers and is able to introduce new ideas and approaches that benefit our students at every level."


Kate TayloeThe Spring 2010 Roy E. Harkin Teacher Recognition Award Recipient

Congratulation to PDS Partnership Teacher/Site Coordinator Recipient Kate Tayloe from Myrtle Grove Middle School, New Hanover County, 6th-8th Grade AIG Teacher

In her role as PDS partnership teacher/site coordinator, Kate's principal shares that, Kate "nurtures teacher interns and provides them professional development to ensure that they both see and understand 21st Century best practices. The most accurate accolades come from both Kate's students and their parents. Ask anyone... Kate enriches children, involves parents, and encourages thinking beyond the classroom!"