Rob Weldon
Principal, E.K. Powe Elementary
Rob Weldon has been selected as the next principal of E.K. Powe Elementary School.
Weldon’s career with Durham Public Schools spans multiple roles—Spanish and science teacher, Teaching and Learning Coach, and most recently, assistant principal at Lyons Farm Elementary. As part of the leadership team at Lyons Farm, he played a key role in building a thriving school community during its first three years. During his time at Lyons Farm, the school exceeded academic growth every year, and 100% of teachers affirmed that the school is a “good place to work and learn.”
His professional journey has also taken him abroad, where he both taught and worked with international educators, further broadening his perspective and enriching his approach to inclusive, culturally responsive leadership.
Weldon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from UNC-Chapel Hill, a Master of Education, International Education Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University, and a Master of School Administration from N.C. State University.
“I am deeply honored and excited to lead this remarkable school, built in partnership with its vibrant community. As a public educator, I am inspired by the chance to meet the needs of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to collaborating with the outstanding Powe staff to further strengthen the school’s role as a model of excellence in serving our community’s children."