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Category Archives: Gold Star Teacher

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2023 – Tina Robinette

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2023 – Tina Robinette

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for November is Mrs. Tina Robinette, a biology and marine ecology teacher at Green Hope HS.  Tina was nominated by Suzanne Tutt who says that, “she finds fun ways of teaching about the animals of the oceans and all of biology. I have known Tina both as a…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2023 – Shelby Gravley

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2023 – Shelby Gravley

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for October is Shelby Gravley, a teacher at Oberlin Middle School. Shelby was nominated by her husband Johnathan who says, “While Shelby is my lovely wife, she is also a fantastic teacher and coach to her students. Her countless hours spent to better her kid’s education and…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2023 – Rosalie Parrish

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2023 – Rosalie Parrish

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for September is Rosalie Parrish, a teacher at Swift Creek Middle School. “Mrs. Parrish thinks of her kids as her own. She is the AVID teacher at Swift Creek Middle. She is one of the first to arrive at 6:00 a.m. and always one of the last…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2023 – Angela Sprague

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2023 – Angela Sprague

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for August is Angela Sprague, a 3rd grade teacher at Lake Myra Elementary School. Angela was nominated by her husband Darren who says, “I am nominating this teacher because I see every day how much she puts into teaching, mentally, physically and financially. She is passionate about…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2023 – Lori Haynes

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2023 – Lori Haynes

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for July is Lori Haynes, a special education teacher at Olive Chapel Elementary School. Lori was nominated by Sarah Thomas who says, “Lori is a special education teacher who works tirelessly to serve the kids on her growing caseload. She is always thinking of new and creative…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2023 – Heather Uhland

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2023 – Heather Uhland

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for June is Heather Uhland, a teacher at Harris Creek Elementary School. Heather was nominated by LaTonya Harris who says, “I can barely put into words how blessed I am to have a teacher like Ms. Uhland in my son’s life. My son started off rocky this year…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2023 – Coach Jackson Glascow

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2023 – Coach Jackson Glascow

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for May is Coach Jackson Glascow, coach and math teacher at East Wake High School. He was nominated by Angie Dawkins, a parent of one of his students who says, “I would like to nominate one of my daughter’s teachers who deserves some recognition and was hoping…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2023 – Mackenzie Jenkins

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2023 – Mackenzie Jenkins

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for April is Mackenzie Jenkins, a 5th grade teacher at Thanksgiving Elementary in Selma. MacKenzie was nominated by her mom Susan, who says, “MacKenzie started teaching at Thanksgiving Elementary last year as a fourth grade teacher.  She was a teacher at River Dell Elementary right out of college and…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2023 – Doug Veeder

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2023 – Doug Veeder

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Doug Veeder, social studies/math teacher and football coach at Apex Middle School.  Doug was nominated by his wife Stephanie, “Mr. Veeder is one in a million! He graduated from elementary school with his students when he realized how hard it was for them to transition…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2023 – Brittany Barham

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2023 – Brittany Barham

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Brittany Barham, 1st Grade Teacher at Durant Road Elementary.  Brittany was nominated by Mellissa Schofield who says, “Brittany is wonderful! She genuinely cares about each of her students, past, present, and even future. She brings out the love of learning in each of her students, especially…… Continue Reading

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