Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Kim Bearden from the Ron Clark Academy Visits Northumberland County

Kim Bearden, co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, spoke to the teachers from Lancaster and Northumberland Counties during their professional development on August 31st.  She was the Milken National Educator of the Year and was also awarded the Disney Teacher of the Year in Middle School Humanities.  Her message of innovative ways teachers, community members, and parents can unite to educate our children was an uplifting and positive way to begin the 2010-2011 school year!



Northumberland County Public Schools

Mission Statement

"The mission of the Northumberland County School System, in collaboration with parents, educators, and community members, is to provide our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enable them to succeed in an ever-changing and competitive world.  We believe the school environment should be safe and caring in order to  develop the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual potential of each student so that they will be able to successfully compete in today's highly global and technological society."


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