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Assistant principal

After 26 years in education, Greg Welsh, one of five finalists for Wake County Assistant Principal of the Year, has seen plenty of changes. While the opportunities and the world have changed, Welsh said, the students are pretty much the same. Published: Sep. 6, 2011 8:20 PM | Full story

New principal starts school year with big plans

Incoming St. Michael School Principal John Yelenic knew exactly what he was taking on: a $4 million building campaign put on hold at the end of 2010, a school almost at capacity and disappointed parents ready to see results. Published: Aug. 30, 2011 6:04 PM | Full story

Teacher keeps in tune with technology

Middle Creek High School teacher Carrie Jones was recently elected to a council position with the National Science Teachers Association. Published: Aug. 24, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

A birthday party for a friend in need

At age 14, a birthday party is typically a paintball bash or a pool party with friends. And the gifts normally come with a computer chip. Published: Aug. 16, 2011 4:15 PM | Full story

Chinese students get a taste of Cary

After 13 years of living in America, Shuyun Mu still remembers what it was like to move here from China and try to understand conversational English. Published: Aug. 10, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Clark helps students stay active, healthy

Students won't find physical education teacher Steve Clark sitting still very often. Published: Aug. 3, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Carroll helps Lufkin students get technical

Lufkin Road Middle School teacher Rick Carroll enjoys his role as a breath of fresh air from students' core classes. Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Cary High's Smith previews health careers

Cary High School teacher Lynn Smith hopes her classes give students insight into medical careers. Published: Jul. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Trip opens eyes to the world

Kevin White says India transformed his life. And earlier this year, he shared that experience with 21 local high school students and nine adults. Published: Jul. 12, 2011 8:00 PM | Full story

Exploring music in the classroom

Even after 27 years of teaching, Claudia Dickens continues to learn from her students. Published: Jul. 5, 2011 4:50 PM | Full story

A different senior year

Homecoming parades and prom pale in comparison to Nathan Guerin's plans for senior year: in mid-August, the Apex High School senior heads to Indonesia to study on a full scholarship. Published: Jun. 21, 2011 8:00 PM | Full story

Bridging the gap: A local teacher travels to China

For her entire adult life, Stephanie Fiedler has longed to live overseas. Published: Jun. 15, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

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