NCPS Hosts Second Annual All-Star Celebration ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) hosted its second annual All-Star Teacher Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 9, during the Nash Board of Education meeting in the Black Box Theater at Rocky Mount High School. The event recognized teachers who exceeded growth for the 2023-24 school year, celebrating their exceptional contributions to student success. In North Carolina, the Education Value-Added Assessment System, or EVAAS, is a statistical tool used to measure the impact of educators, schools, and districts on student academic progress. NCPS has surpassed state averages in teacher growth, demonstrating excellence in several key areas of education. ● K-2 Teachers: 19.5% of NCPS K-2 teachers exceeded growth, outperforming the state average of 14.2%. ● Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers: 20.5% of NCPS CTE teachers exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 16.6%. ● End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Testing: 17.8% of NCPS teachers exceeded growth, surpassing the state average of 14.6%. Exceeding growth under EVAAS means a teacher’s students achieved academic progress significantly higher than predicted based on their prior performance. This distinction highlights the teacher's exceptional ability to enhance student learning and demonstrates a substantial positive impact in the classroom. "I am delighted to acknowledge and recognize the exceptional performance and unwavering dedication these teachers have shown to our district," Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis said. "Their innovative teaching methods and commitment to their students have enhanced engagement and learning outcomes across their schools. Great job!" Teachers who exceed growth are designated as "All-Star Teachers," a title that reflects their ability to knock it out of the park in the classroom. Their effectiveness in advancing student achievement and their leadership in education are key to the district's success. "I am extremely proud of the hard work of all of our teachers,” said Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services and Accountability Melissa Dancy-Smith. “However, this group of teachers embodies the ability to accelerate the learning outcomes for students. This is no small feat and certainly worthy of celebration." This event marked the district’s success in overcoming low-performance challenges and exceeding growth expectations with strong instruction. District leaders, educators, and community members gathered to honor the exceptional achievements of teachers whose dedication to student success has elevated learning outcomes. The celebration reinforced Nash County Public Schools’ mission to support and uplift its educators while highlighting their critical role in shaping the future of the district’s students. ### Media Contact: Heather Louise Finch, Executive Director of Communication/Public Information Officer hlfinch@ncpschools.net

Press Release - NCPS Hosts Second Annual All-Star Celebration

Heather Louise “HL” Finch

January 13, 2025

NCPS Hosts Second Annual All-Star Celebration

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) hosted its second annual All-Star Teacher Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 9, during the Nash Board of Education meeting in the Black Box Theater at Rocky Mount High School. The event recognized teachers who exceeded growth for the 2023-24 school year, celebrating their exceptional contributions to student success.

In North Carolina, the Education Value-Added Assessment System, or EVAAS, is a statistical tool used to measure the impact of educators, schools, and districts on student academic progress. NCPS has surpassed state averages in teacher growth, demonstrating excellence in several key areas of education.

  • K-2 Teachers: 19.5% of NCPS K-2 teachers exceeded growth, outperforming the state average of 14.2%.

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers: 20.5% of NCPS CTE teachers exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 16.6%.

  • End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Testing: 17.8% of NCPS teachers exceeded growth, surpassing the state average of 14.6%.

Exceeding growth under EVAAS means a teacher’s students achieved academic progress significantly higher than predicted based on their prior performance. This distinction highlights the teacher's exceptional ability to enhance student learning and demonstrates a substantial positive impact in the classroom.

"I am delighted to acknowledge and recognize the exceptional performance and unwavering dedication these teachers have shown to our district," Superintendent Dr. Steve Ellis said. "Their innovative teaching methods and commitment to their students have enhanced engagement and learning outcomes across their schools. Great job!"

Teachers who exceed growth are designated as "All-Star Teachers," a title that reflects their ability to knock it out of the park in the classroom. Their effectiveness in advancing student achievement and their leadership in education are key to the district's success.

"I am extremely proud of the hard work of all of our teachers,” said Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services and Accountability Melissa Dancy-Smith. “However, this group of teachers embodies the ability to accelerate the learning outcomes for students. This is no small feat and certainly worthy of celebration."

This event marked the district’s success in overcoming low-performance challenges and exceeding growth expectations with strong instruction. District leaders, educators, and community members gathered to honor the exceptional achievements of teachers whose dedication to student success has elevated learning outcomes. The celebration reinforced Nash County Public Schools’ mission to support and uplift its educators while highlighting their critical role in shaping the future of the district’s students.

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Media Contact:

Heather Louise Finch, Public Information Officer

hlfinch@ncpschools.net