Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent, Lexington City Schools presenting Backroads & Blue Highways: The Drive to Strategic Planning & Staffing as a New Superintendent at NCSSA Summer Leadership Conference.
Superintendents at the NC Community College President/Superintendent Convening.
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NCSSA Congratulates Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent of Public Schools of Robeson County, for being named Burroughs Wellcome 2025 A. Craig Phillips NC Superintendent of the Year!
Robeson County Superintendent Wins Burroughs Wellcome Fund
2025 A. Craig Phillips NC Superintendent Of The Year Award
Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent of Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC), was named the Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2025 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and banquet held Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Grandover Resort.
In addition, the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association also congratulates all of the 2025 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year Nominees for their valiant effort and leadership!
Region 1
Perquimans County Schools
Dr. Tanya Turner
Region 3
Johnston County Public Schools
Dr. Eric Bracy
Region 5
Asheboro City Schools
Dr. Aaron Woody
Region 6
Union County Public Schools
Dr. Andrew Houlihan
Region 7
Newton-Conover City Schools
Dr. Aron Gabriel
Region 8
Madison County Schools
Dr. Will Hoffman
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