Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher surprised with national award

Croft Community School’s Vanessa Smith won $25,000 for her dedication to educational excellence.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Shannon Lane, Sharon Elementary School second grade teacher

Shannon Lane’s 20-plus years at Sharon Elementary is attributed to the school’s community feel.

Olympic High School senior football player named NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist

Lucas Carranza received a $5,000 scholarship and a trip to the Super Bowl game in New Orleans.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Brooklyn Hough, Rea Farms STEAM Academy principal

Brooklyn Hough’s support through her time in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools helped shape her into the educator she is today.

A Day in the Life of: Michelle Archer, School Resource Officer

Building Bridges: The Role of a School Resource Officer

On the Job: Mark McHugh

A former school administrator takes a new role as the district’s director of safety.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Malaysha Belton, Rocky River High School media arts instructor

Malaysha Belton’s love for art led her down a road of discovery — of herself and for teaching.

School Psychologists and their role at the school level.

School Psychology Week explores some of the techniques used at individual schools!

Finding meaning as a school psychologist

From 10 years in journalism to 10 years as a school psychologist, CMS School Psychologist of the Year Corrie Gifford feels like she’s making an impact.

School psychologists ‘spark discovery’ this National School Psychology Week

National School Psychology Week is Nov. 11-15.

CMS National Board Support Program launches first ever Mentor Program

National Board candidates will be paired with a mentor to provide additional support through the certification process.

Executive Director of Transportation Adam Johnson receives NAPT Distinguished Service Award

Johnson is the first North Carolinian to receive this award.

South Mecklenburg High teacher awarded WBTV Back to School Shopping Spree!

Mr. Duncan is visited by WBTV's Mary King and Alex Giles.

People Excellence: Meet Keecha Finley, Teacher Assistant of the Year

Finley finds joy in watching her students learn and grow.

People Excellence: Meet Elizabeth Canute, Teacher of the Year

Canute values the rewards of nearly three decades in education.

NEH Recipient, Charlotte Franzen

Hopewell High School Teacher Charlotte Franzen, National Endowment for the Humanities Recipient

Providence High School teachers embark on some summer learning.

National Endowment for the Humanities provides teachers with professional growth opportunities

John Kirkland nears 30 years in the CMS Family!

From custodian to Community Administrator, Mr. Kirkland has walked the halls of nearly every single CMS building during his tenure.

Retirees celebrate milestone, beginning of a new chapter

Salute to Service celebration honors more than 300 employees

Palisades High student selected for NASA SEES program

George Taylor, a sophomore at Palisades High, has been selected for the NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program.

Student and teacher come ‘full circle’ as J.V. Washam educators

When it came time for Olivia Bartholomew-Schoch to student teach this year, it was no surprise that she chose Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Chantilly Montessori student named North Carolina’s AAA School Safety 2023-24 Patroller of the Year

Sadie Myers is in the running for the national title

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Names Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year at Second Annual Gem Awards

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year awards at the second annual Gem Awards ceremony.

CMS School Nurse of the Year Loves Caring for Students

Nurse Tisha Augustus covers three schools where she cares for more than 3,000 students. She does an amazing job, and loves being a resource for families. She is our CMS School Nurse of the Year for 2023-2024.

National School Library Month - Anne Wassell incentivizes her students reading interests with games!

At Elizabeth Lane Elementary, Media Coordinator Anne Wassell has plenty of fun initiatives to get her students interested in reading!