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November 2009 DirectLink
NOVEMBER 2009
Spirit Day Gets Boost When Mangum Principal Named Top DPS Principal
Spirits were lifted when Superintendent Carl Harris made a surprise visit to present Principal Gwen Johnson with the DPS Principal of the Year Award. Read More . . .
DPS Gears Up for New Teacher Evaluation Instrument
Human Resource Services is currently hosting school-based professional
development to familiarize DPS teachers with the new North Carolina teacher
evaluation instrument and process. Read More . . .
From the Superintendent
We have so much to celebrate in Durham Public Schools this month! Accolades abound for our hardworking and highly deserving professionals. Read More . . .
Elementary Magnet and Middle/High School Fairs Offer Opportunities to Parents
Many DPS staff members will be on hand on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 as DPS hosts the Elementary Magnet and Middle and High School Fairs at Hillside High School. Read more . . . .
Flu Shots Available to Staff
DPS employees still have several opportunities to get a seasonal flu shot. Flu shots will be offered to staff at the DPS Staff Development Center in November and December. Read more . .
Hurd Named a Top CFO
DPS Chief Operating Officer Hank Hurd is among the 38 financial leaders to be named a Top CFO by Business Leader Media. Read more . . .
Employees Put Health and Wellness First
There was a steady group of DPS staff members who moved through the numerous vendor stations at the DPS Staff Development Center of October 26 as they participated in the first Employee Health and Wellness Fair. Read more . . .
Administrative Intern Presents at National Conference
Teresa VanAcker, administrative intern at Watts and Morehead Montessori Elementary Schools, presented a paper at the American Montessori Society Conference in California in October. Read more . . .
A Smarter Way to Save for Summer
Durham Public Schools employees are encouraged to take advantage of the State Employees Credit Union’s (SECU) Summer Cash account offer. Read more . . .
Apply Now For The 2010–2011 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
The Triangle Coalition, an NSTA partner, is seeking nominees for the 2009–2010 Einstein Fellow program. As an Einstein Fellow you will spend a school year in Washington, DC sharing your expertise with policy makers. Read more . . .
