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Category Archives: Gold Star Teacher

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2024 – Tabitha Hinnant

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2024 – Tabitha Hinnant

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for October is Tabitha Hinnant, teacher at Rand Road Elementary School Tabitha was nominated by her teachers assistant Traci who said, “I work with Tabitha. She is a special education teacher for grades 2 through 5. She has a vast array of experience working in high schools,…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2024 – Meredith Fordham

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2024 – Meredith Fordham

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September is Meredith Fordham, teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School.  Mrs. Fordham is a teacher that makes sure no child is left behind. She always meets every student with a smile and hug. She is a kindergarten teacher but her impact is so much more. During…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2024 – Jennifer Eudy

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2024 – Jennifer Eudy

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Jennifer Eudy, teacher at Floyd L. Knight School. Jennifer was nominated by Angie Womack, her assistant, who says, “Ms. Eudy is an amazing teacher that works with children and adults with special needs. She has worked at Floyd L. Knight school in Lee County for 21…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2024 – Carrie Andrews

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2024 – Carrie Andrews

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Carrie Andrews, Orchestra Teacher at C.E. Jordan High School in Durham.  Carrie was nominated by Annie Harrison who says, “Carrie has been the orchestra teacher at Jordan for two years, and in that time has turned a tiny, struggling program into a thriving community of young…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2024 – Bryth Painter

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2024 – Bryth Painter

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month is Bryth Painter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, and also the Athletic Director for West Lake Middle School. She was nominated by Crystal Hawkins who says, “She connects to the students with her kindness and encourages them to excel academically. Her efforts, as the Athletic…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2024 – Michelle Pitts

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2024 – Michelle Pitts

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for May is Michelle Pitts, 6th Grade Science Teacher at North Johnston Middle School. Michelle was nominated by Tonya Sanderson who says, Michelle was my son’s 1st grade teacher and his 6th grade Science teacher.  She goes out of her way to include all the children and make sure they know she cares about them as a person but…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2024 – Lynn Ritter

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2024 – Lynn Ritter

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for April is Lynn Ritter, 7th grade math teacher at Falls Lake Academy Creedmoor. Lynn was nominated by her daughter Cali, who says, “Lynn Ritter is not only the best mom ever, but she is also a phenomenal 7th grade math teacher at FLA. Though my mom wasn’t…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2024 – Paul Zehr

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2024 – Paul Zehr

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for March is Paul Zehr, Health and PE teacher at Holly Grove Middle School.  Paul was nominated by his wife Laura who says, “My husband has taught middle school health/PE for the last 17 years. To say he is passionate about what he does is an understatement. He…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2024 – Stephanie Hunt

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2024 – Stephanie Hunt

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for February is Stephanie Hunt, a Kindergarten teacher at Wilburn Elementary. Stephanie was nominated by Isabel Garland who says, “I chose Ms. Hunt, because she truly is a magnificent and hard-working teacher who is an inspirational Kindergarten teacher to me. She has really taught me a lot…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: January 2024 – Ryann Riggs

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: January 2024 – Ryann Riggs

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for January is Ryann Riggs, teacher at True ABAlities Learning Academy. Ryann was nominated by Heather Constantatos, a parent of one of her students who says, “Ms. R is such a blessing to our family! She is doing what no other teacher has been able to do with…… Continue Reading

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