Hogans Named to Lead Morehead Montessori Elementary School
March 11, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rodney Nelson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, 560-2353 DURHAM—Cory H. Hogans, Assistant Principal of Frank Porter Graham Elementary School in Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools, has been named Principal of Morehead Montessori Magnet School. He replaces Ann Haigh, who served as Interim Principal upon the appointment of Nancy Sabiston to the Principal’s position at Watts Montessori School. Hogans has been Assistant Principal of Frank Porter Graham Elementary School since 2002. He was Administrative Intern of Carrboro Elementary/Phillips Middle School for 2001-02. He also served as a Secondary English teacher in Chapel Hill and Greensboro for six years. “I am excited about joining Morehead Montessori and Durham Public Schools, and humbled by the opportunity to lead such a wonderful program,” Hogans said. “I believe that properly prepared and appropriately engaged, all children can succeed and accomplish great things. The faculty and community of Morehead have worked to put together a challenging and stimulating learning environment and I welcome the chance to be a part of that tradition.” Hogans is a Doctoral student in Education Leadership at North Carolina State University (NCSU). He received a Master’s degree in School Administration at NCSU and a BA in English Education from North Carolina A & T State University. He was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, a N.C. Principal Fellow, and is a graduate of the Principal’s Executive Program. “Cory Hogans is dedicated to success for all children. His experiences as a teacher and assistant principal have prepared him for this exciting role as the Principal of Morehead Montessori,” said Superintendent Ann T. Denlinger. “I am confident that he will develop a bond with the parents and faculty at Morehead that will benefit all the students of this wonderful school.” ###
