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Category Archives: Gold Star Teacher

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February is Hannah Harrison, teacher at Brier Creek Elementary. Hannah was nominated by her mom Catherine, who says, “This is Hannah’s first year teaching, and since graduating from N. C. State in May (Go Pack!), she has created a fun and inviting place for her class…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School  Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2024 – Holly Potts

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2024 – Holly Potts

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for November is Holly Potts, art teacher at Lead Mine Elementary School. Ms. Potts was nominated by 32 different people including, teachers, peers, and relatives for our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month. Ms. Potts is not only the BEST art teacher, and proudly our school’s…… Continue Reading

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

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