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Giving Back: Public Education Advocate Erika Wilkins Returns Home to Support DPS
Public Education Advocate Erika Wilkins Returns Home to Support DPS
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Professional Songstress Encores In and Out of the Classroom
Jordan High School graduate Adia Ledbetter (class of 1996) remembers having to meet high expectations while she was a student striving for graduation. In addition to her academic disciplines, she was a singer whose high school music teachers saw something in her that she didn’t really know she had.
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Jordan High Alum Lilyn Hester Leads Google’s Community Impact in Durham and Beyond
Jordan High School alum Lilyn Hester is making a big impact in Durham and beyond as Head of External Affairs at Google. From advocating for tech access to mentoring students, she continues to shape her community.
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DPS Notable Derrick C. Stanfield: Focusing on Local Politics With a Global Point-of-View
As Special Assistant to Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, Derrick Stanfield's educational journey through Durham Public Schools, from C.C. Spaulding Elementary to Early College High School, underscores the transformative impact of the district on his path to public service.
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DPS Notables– Student Edition Vote for Kamryn: Aspiring History-Maker Aims to ‘Be the Change’
Follow Kamryn Pate's inspiring journey from an aspiring attorney to a future president, driven by his passion for change, discipline from SIDEKICKS Academy, and admiration for role models like Barack Obama, as he tackles issues like gun violence and pollution with a vision for making a lasting impact on the world.
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DPS Notable, Student Edition: Parker Jackson
Discover the heartwarming journey of Holt Elementary author Parker J. Jackson, who turned her kindergarten jitters into an inspiring coloring story, 'The First Day of School Jitters.'
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DPS Notable, Student Edition: Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess®
Spring Valley Elementary School fifth grade phenom Ava N. Simmons (aka Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess®) and her sister Chynah Jeter of Durham, North Carolina, now have science kits at Marbles PlayStore in downtown Raleigh.
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DPS Notable Kevin Wilson | Chasing Success: A Beautiful Journey
To many, Hillside High School graduate Kevin Wilson, Jr., has seemingly reached a pinnacle–or at least checked off a professional and personal best. A short film that he wrote, produced, and directed was nominated for an Oscar at the 90th Academy Awards.
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DPS Notable Yanice Gibson, Middle College Graduate: Aiming for Extraordinary
Ask recent Middle College graduate Yanice Gibson her plans now that she’s earned an Associate degree, and she’ll tell you of her desire to earn another Associate’s, engage in a four-year course of study as a scholar of cryptic language, then travel the world so that she can expand her impact on others.
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Marilee Hall: Entrepreneur, Academic, Activist
Early College student Marilee Hall seems beyond her years. Not only has she already jump-started her career as an entrepreneur, but she’s created a system of project management that has literally turned her academic life around.
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Teacher Musician Shares Life Lessons with His Students
The now 10-year veteran educator armed with Bachelor’s degrees in political science, psychology, and biology, and a Master’s degree in business administration served as an Instructional Assistant for six years and has now taught for four.
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Connecting With His Students Through the Arts
In his native Honduras, Herrera is a co-founder of an organization called Empower Honduras that helps orphaned children learn English and life-skills. He works to bring scholarship opportunities to them as well, and says it has made a great impact.
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Cedric Carter Jr.: Durham Public Schools Teachers Saw His Potential
The 2008 Riverside graduate said teachers who took an interest in his success were the highlights of his academic career. Now a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer with The MITRE Corporation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Carter sees his work with the non-profit organization managing Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) as an essential service to National Security and Federal Government Interests.
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DPS Early College Graduate Uses Art to Advocate
Antonio Alanis truly believes that “everyone has the ability to work in whatever they want to.” For him, art is a tool of activism that communicates a message of hope.
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A Legacy of Commitment
Retired EC Director Wanda Carter and her family are committed to Durham Public Schools.
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Jordan Graduate Austin Scher Credits Parents, DPS Teachers with Being Where He’s Called to Be
DPS Graduate Austin Scher Credits Parents, Teachers for His Success.
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Ava the S.T.E.M. Princess Tells Her Peers “You Can Be Anything…”
Meet DPS Student Notable and S.T.E.M. Princess Ava Simmons, fourth-grader at Spring Valley Elementary School!
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Timeless Story of Friendship Explored in DPS Educator’s Debut Book
Kimberly Wallace, DPS Beginning Teacher Mentor, is featured in our debut article for DPS Notables–Insider Edition. Wallace is a children’s book author who has written a story to help adolescents with friendship building.
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Defining Your Gift: DPS Notable Lauren E. Banks Came Into Hers at Shepard Middle and the historic Hillside High School
The City On A Hill actress (Showtime) was the class president at Hillside during her Senior year, and still stays in touch with her classmates, including her best friend who also graduated from the historic school.
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DPS Notable Melissa “Wade in the Water” Found and Followed Her Voice
Former Bus Driver of the Year Accelerated in DPS
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