7 NCASCD annually recognizes and provides awards in three distinct areas for the talents and accomplishments of our educators state-wide across classrooms, schools, and school systems. These awards were developed to celebrate the success of our educators on behalf of our students in North Carolina.
Dr. Julie Morrow, Assistant Superintendent in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, is the 2020
Dr. Frances Jones Trailblazer Award Winner
This award was created to honor and celebrate Dr. Frances Jones who retired as the Executive Director of NCASCD in April, 2015. She served as the Executive Director for NCASCD for 21 years. The award is presented to an education professional who has dedicated their educational career to excellence in public education. They have demonstrated (a) a life-long dedication to the improvement of education for students and professional development for teachers and administrators as demonstrated by results for children and adults, (b) a belief in ASCD’s Whole Child philosophy through innovative programs and initiatives and (c) service as a an educational mentor and leader to other educational professionals throughout their career.
Dr. Julie Morrow, Assistant Superintendent in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, is the 2020
Dr. Frances Jones Trailblazer Award Winner
This award was created to honor and celebrate Dr. Frances Jones who retired as the Executive Director of NCASCD in April, 2015. She served as the Executive Director for NCASCD for 21 years. The award is presented to an education professional who has dedicated their educational career to excellence in public education. They have demonstrated (a) a life-long dedication to the improvement of education for students and professional development for teachers and administrators as demonstrated by results for children and adults, (b) a belief in ASCD’s Whole Child philosophy through innovative programs and initiatives and (c) service as a an educational mentor and leader to other educational professionals throughout their career.
Distinguished Educator 2020
The Distinguished Educator Award is presented to a member of the association who has made significant contributions in the areas of curriculum and instruction as a teacher or administrator as attested by (a) innovative program initiation, (b) improved or increased achievement or performance of students, and (c) a demonstrated increase in the efficiency and effectiveness with which fiscal, human, and/or physical resources are used.
2019 Teaching Excellence Award
Mr. Michael McMillan 7th Grade Teacher Chatham County Schools 
The Teaching Excellence Award recognizes an innovative teacher in North Carolina with at least 3 prior successful years of teaching. This award is for a classroom teacher who exemplifies meeting the needs of his or her students each year using unique and innovative ideas with proven results for students in the area of student achievement or the whole child tenets
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Outstanding Young Educator 2020
The Outstanding Young Educator Award is presented to an education professional, 40 years of age or younger, who demonstrates exemplary commitment and exceptional contribution to our profession
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2019 Lighthouse School Awards
CD Owen High School, Buncombe County Schools
Plain View Elementary, Sampson County Schools
City of Medicine Academy, Durham Public School
Sunset Avenue School, Clinton City Schools
CD Owen High School, Buncombe County Schools
Plain View Elementary, Sampson County Schools
City of Medicine Academy, Durham Public School
Sunset Avenue School, Clinton City Schools
