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April 16, 2025
North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association Announces 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award Recipients
The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA), in partnership with the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD), is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award.
March 28, 2025
Western North Carolina School Administrators Honored For Leadership
Superintendents of the 11 western North Carolina school districts most severely impacted by Hurricane Helene accepted the North Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (NCASA) 2025 Raymond Sarbaugh Leadership Award on behalf of their district and administrative team during NCASA’s 2025 Conference on Educational Leadership, Friday, March 28, 2025.
October 10, 2024
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.
October 3, 2024
7 Regional Nominees Compete For 2025 Superintendent Of The Year Award
Seven outstanding school district leaders who have been chosen as regional Superintendents of the Year are vying for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2025 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year Award. The award will be presented in a ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro on Oct. 10.
August 5, 2024
Ashe County Schools Superintendent Selected as 2024 NCSSA Dr. Brad Sneeden Leadership Award Winner
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) has announced the selection of Dr. Eisa Cox, Superintendent of Ashe County Schools, as the recipient of the Dr. Brad Sneeden Leadership Award. The award is presented in honor and recognition of a superintendent who has demonstrated a strong commitment to lifelong learning, unwavering integrity in leadership, and transformation of vision into action.
July 22, 2024
Halifax County Schools Superintendent Selected as 2024 NCSSA Dr. Dwayne Stallings Leadership (NERESA) Award Winner
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) has announced the selection of Dr. Eric Cunningham, Superintendent of Halifax County Schools, as the recipient of the Dr. Dwayne Stallings Leadership Award. The award is presented in honor and recognition of a superintendent who has demonstrated a strong dedication to public education, commitment to academic excellence, and a continual focus on professional growth and student learning.
March 25, 2024
North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association Announces the Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Awards For 2024
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) have announced the selection of the following as the recipients of the Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award: Ms. Melody Boyd, Area Superintendent of the Cumberland County Schools; Mr. Drew Cook, Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Wake County Public Schools; Dr. Nicholas King, Deputy Superintendent, Durham Public Schools and Dr. Beth Penley, Assistant Superintendent, Newton-Conover City Schools.