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Changing Lives Through Education.
In 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly reestablished Teaching Fellows and specifically designed the program to meet the areas of most need in our State — not just by focusing on special education and STEM fields, but also by prioritizing low-performing schools.
So why Teaching Fellows? Because here in North Carolina, it’s not just about choosing a career that makes a difference, it’s about being equipped and trained to make that difference for the students that need it most.
The need is great. The challenges are real. But so is the opportunity and the reward. The opportunity to ensure that every student in North Carolina receives an excellent education that equips them for success. The reward of changing lives.
Be a part of the legacy. Be a part of a brighter future.
Program Benefits
- Study at one of eight select educator preparation programs
- Receive up to $5,000 per semester in financial aid
- Benefit from unique enrichment experiences at your chosen institution
- Enjoy the interact and network with the full state cohort of Teaching Fellows at statewide enrichment events
- Join the ranks of a strong program alumni network
- Profit from the potential opportunity to be supported by the New Teacher Support Program, which provides individualized coaching and professional development for beginning teachers
Degree Pathways
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Special Education
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Council Members |
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Chairperson |
Dr. Leslie Harris |
Magnolia Elementary School /Robeson County Schools |
Assistant Principal |
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Vicechairperson |
Dr. Anthony Barton |
Robeson Early College/Robeson County |
Principal |
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Secretary |
Dr. Rebecca Lowery |
UNCP |
Alumni Affairs |
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Committee Members |
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Melody Park |
Cumberland County Schools |
Professional School Counselor |
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Patrick Peed |
Scotland County Schools |
Transportation Director |
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Elizabeth High |
Southeastern Community College |
Dean of Student Learning and Innovation |
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Latonya Burney |
Robeson County Schools |
Director of Special Education |
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Chris Mauk |
Richmond County Schools |
Teacher |
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Melissa Edwards |
UNCP |
Math Ed. Program Coordinator |
Meet the Committee Members
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Chris Mauk
My name is Chris Mauk. I graduated from UNCP as a NC Teaching Fellow with my degree in Elementary Education. I have been teaching since. I have experience teaching in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade, and have taught in both Richmond and Scotland Counties. I am currently a 3rd grade math and science teacher at Washington Street School in Richmond County. In addition to being a public school teacher, my wife and I are blessed and honored to serve as Student/Young Adult pastors at Lighthouse Nation in Laurinburg, NC.
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Dr. Anthony Barton
North Carolina Teaching Fellow-Graduated in 2008
BA in History: SSE and MSA, 13 both from UNCP
Doctorate in Educational Leadership: Ed. Administration from UNCW (Defended in September, graduate on December 16)
I am currently serving my 15th year in education, all in the Public Schools of Robeson County. I served as an HS History teacher at South Robeson High for 4 years, 4 fours as assistant principal at Purnell Swett High, principal at Pembroke Middle for 6 years, and in my first year as principal at PSRC Early College High School.
I have been married for 15 years and have three daughters. Ellarey is 14, Kamdyn is 4, and McKinley is 2.
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Elizabeth High
My name is Elizabeth High, and I am the Dean of Student Learning and Innovation at Southeastern Community College. I attended Campbell University as an undergraduate and NC State University as a graduate student where I obtained my Master of Arts degree in English. I began my career in higher education at Southeastern Community College as an English instructor in the late 1990s. Since then, in addition to teaching, I have held several administrative roles including Academic Skills Lab Coordinator, Division Chair, and now Dean.
In my role as Dean, I provide oversight for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in Teacher Preparation. I am passionate about "grow-your-own-teachers," residency licensure, and Teaching Fellows programs that will help our state recruit and retain quality teachers for our children. I am thrilled to be involved in the partnerships that are being built between community colleges such as SCC and senior institutions like UNC-P to facilitate this vital work.
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Patrick Peed
As both a North Carolina Teaching Fellow (ASU, ‘95) and a UNCP alumnus (‘08), I am honored to serve on the committee and deeply appreciate the opportunities that both the program and UNCP bring to our region. I began my career in education as a teacher and coach in Richmond County Schools in 1997 and remained there until 2008 when an opportunity to pursue administration became available in Scotland County Schools. After 15 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal, interim athletic director, and principal I transitioned to district leadership in March 2023 as the district’s Transportation Director. My wife – also a North Carolina Teaching Fellow (Meredith, ‘99) and an educator in Scotland County Schools – call Laurinburg home.
Questions?
