My name is Mrs. Courtney Land, and I am a resident of Nash County where I was born and raised. My educational journey included Spring Hope Elementary, Spaulding Elementary, Southern Nash Middle, and graduating from Southern Nash High School. I pursued my degree in Elementary Education at Methodist University in Fayetteville, where I also enjoyed playing basketball for four years at the collegiate level. I always aspired to become a Principal, and after several years of teaching in the district, I obtained my Master's Degree from Gardner-Webb University. Prior to my current role, I served as an Assistant Principal at MB Hubbard Elementary. I then moved to the position of Principal at Red Oak Elementary and Winstead Avenue Elementary, and I am now serving at Cooper's Elementary. There is an unparalleled joy in witnessing a child acquire life-long skills, achieve something for the first time, and form enduring friendships with their peers. I am blessed to have the opportunity to experience this every day here at Cooper's Elementary.