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Northern Knights Culinary Team Wins State Jr. Chef Competition for Chipotle Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
Northern High School’s Knights of Culinary team, instructed by their Chefs John Rutt, Bridgette Harper-Reid, and John Boretti, has captured first place in the 2025 N.C. Junior Chef competition. They now travel to the Southeast Jr. Chef Competition in Kentucky in May.
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Laura Parrott Earns Outstanding Administrator of the Gifted Award
The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented has recognized Laura Parrott, DPS Director of Advanced Academics in Durham Public Schools, for the NCAGT Outstanding Administrator of the Gifted Award, honoring her transformational work.
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Durham Public Schools Announces Key Leadership Appointments in HR and Academic Services
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved recommendations for central services leadership in Human Resources and Academic Services.
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Riverside Engineering Class Sets Record for Top Career Readiness Certification
The Riverside High School Class of 2025’s engineering students have set a new school record for achieving the highest level of certification by a national college and career readiness assessment organization.
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Jerome Hallan: Leading With Heart as 2024-25 DPS School Social Worker of the Year
Ask Jerome Hallan what he loves most about being a school social worker and he’ll undoubtedly tell you it’s the relationships he builds with students and their parents and families. Read to see how he honors his fellow school social work professionals in word and deed.
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February Alumni of the Month: Oleg Nepliouev
A proud graduate of Riverside High School, Oleg has spent the last 13 years working at Triangle Ecycling, where he teach high school students how to build and repair computers. Click the headline to learn more!
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DPS Names New Leader of Information Technology Department
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Paul Mijumbi as Executive Director for Information Technology.
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DPS Counselor of the Year Sarah Machak Salutes Her Fellow Superheroes
DPS Top Counselor Sarah Machak says counselors can change the trajectory of their students' lives, and in fact, do. Read more about the work and their commitment to student success here.
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January DPS Alumni of the Month: Audrey Hawkins
Audrey, a Southern High graduate and former Homecoming Queen, played alto saxophone in the Symphonic Soul of the South Marching Band and was part of the City of Medicine Academy. Now a Senior Operations Specialist at Merck, she leads LEAD, an Employee Business Resource Group promoting leadership and innovation. Click to learn more!
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Lakewood Montessori’s Sarah Walls Selected as DNCR Teacher Ambassador
Sarah Walls, an ELA and Social Studies teacher, joins the inaugural cohort of North Carolina’s “Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassadors,” connecting classrooms with the state’s rich cultural and natural resources.
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DPS Names New School and Central Office Leaders
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved recommendations for school and central services leadership positions.
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December DPS Alumni of the Month: Sonie Guseh Osagie
Sonie moved to Durham in the fourth grade and attended Parkwood Elementary School, Lowe’s Grove Middle School, and Jordan High School. She is now the Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Focus Features, part of NBCUniversal. Click to read more!
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Durham Public Schools Welcomes New Principal and Leader of Building Services
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education names Brandon Hodges as Principal of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability. Micheál P. Lynch joins DPS as Senior Executive Director for Building Services.
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November DPS Alumni of the Month: Pilar Hurtado
DPSF’s November DPS Alumni of the Month is Pilar Hurtado Gutierrez! Pilar attended J.D. Clement Early College High School and is currently a sophomore at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, where she is majoring in Business Administration and Accounting with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Click here to read more!
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October DPS Alumni of the Month: Rachel Griffin
After completing her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2013, Rachel earned her Masters in School Counseling from Liberty University in December 2022. She now serves as an elementary school counselor for DPS, giving back to the district that played a significant role in shaping her. Click to read more!
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DPS Appoints New CFO and School Principal
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education appoints new district and school leadership. Jeremy Teetor named Chief Finance Officer and Joshua Brown will lead the Durham Early College of Health Sciences.
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DPS Board of Education Appoints New Leaders to Key Central Services Roles
The DPS Board of Education has approved leaders to key Central Services positions. Dr. Tanya Giovanni has been named Deputy Superintendent for Administrative, Legal, and Compliance Services. Dr. Larry Webb joins DPS as Chief Operating Officer. Paul Mijumbi transitions to Interim Executive Director for Information Technology.
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September DPS Alumni of the Month: Celia Furlow
After graduating from Middle College High School (MCHS) in 2019, Celia attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she studied Public Policy and Sociology. Celia is now in her final year in NC State’s Masters of Elementary Education Program. Click to read more!
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DPS Teacher Wins 2024 NCACTE Student Teacher of the Year Award
On September 19, Jessica On was awarded the 2024 NCACTE Student Teacher of the Year Award. The teacher at Lyons Farm Elementary School was recognized for her outstanding representation of her profession during her time as a student teacher.
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DPS Selects New Principal and Magnet Program Director
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approves Deborah Brown as principal at Merrick-Moore Elementary. Dr. Kengie Bass joins DPS as director of magnet & choice programs.
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