KIPP North Carolina

Remember today is Every vote counts. Make your voice heard today! 🗳️

Don’t forget, all KIPP Schools are closed today Nov 3, 2023 for Teacher Work Day. 🍎📚✨Enjoy your long weekend, see you Monday!

A few photos from our blood drive at KIPP Change Academy. Thank you, again! ❤️

KIPP Change Academy celebrated Halloween with a fall festival. 🍁The costume game was STRONG this year! 🏆🎃 Check our student’s creativity and spooktacular spirit! We hope everyone has a super !

🍎✨ Celebrating National Principals Month! 🏫 Meet Natassha Jenkins the visionary leader behind KIPP Pride High School. She carries dual degrees in political science and history, as well as MA degrees in multicultural education and school administration. 🎓Her journey in education began in 2010 as a middle school social studies teacher. Her leadership path took off in 2015 when she became a North Carolina Principal Fellow.

She's dedicated to ensuring that every scholar who leaves KIPP Pride High is equipped with the skills to be college and career ready.

We are wrapping up Month honoring Ms. Harrison from KIPP Halifax! 🍎📚

She graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Elementary Education, then she earned an MBA in Educational Leadership from Gardner Webb University.

In July 2020, Ms. Harrison joined KIPP Halifax and has since made a remarkable impact. Ms. Harrison creates an environment where both the school and community come together to ensure our scholars thrive academically and in their future career paths.

🍽️ SAVE THE DATE! Get ready for a sizzling showdown! Join us on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 7:00-8:30 PM as KIPP North Carolina Public Schools presents Cook4KIPP: A Cookoff for Education. 🎉

👩‍🍳 Hosted by four-time James Beard-nominated Chef Greg Collier, this culinary showdown features our talented middle schoolers from KIPP Academy Charlotte going spatula to spatula in a friendly cooking competition. 🍳🔥

But here's the twist – the winner won't be decided by culinary skill alone, YOU have the power to determine the ultimate champion. For every dollar you donate during the livestream, your favorite KIPPster cook will receive a vote. 🗳️

Visit Cook4KIPPNC.org to register and join our live stream on Nov. 28! You don’t want to miss this deliciously fun way to support our schools. See you at the cookoff! 🍽️👨‍🍳

Celebrating National Principal Month with a shoutout to our incredible Principal, Heather Acree! 🍎📚

She's been with us at KIPP Gaston College Prep Primary for over a decade.

In 2012, Heather joined us as the Founding Kindergarten Teacher and later took on the role of Assistant Principal for two years. Heather's dedication to collaborating with families, coaching our teachers, and creating an environment for our young learners to thrive is what sets her apart. 🌟

📚 Celebrating National Principal Month 🎉

Shawna Mayo, our guiding star in KIPP GCP Middle School! 🌟 Shawna's journey started as a KIPP graduate, then a degree in psychology and literature at Elon University. 🎓 Her passion for education was ignited during her enlightening eight-week experience in Malawi, East Africa.

Shawna, you've transformed our school into a place of growth, learning, and limitless possibilities!

Nuveen's generosity knows no bounds. Our students are now well-equipped for a great year, thanks to their $10,000 grant and 1,000 pencil pouches!

🎉KIPP Durham get ready to show your spirit because Spirit Week started today!

Wearing their brightest orange for a powerful message - no place for bullying in our school on unity day, and everyday🧡

✨ Celebrating National Principals Month with Mr. Wayne Muhammad! The leader behind KIPP Durham College Prep School.

His educational journey is marked by achievements, including a B.A. in History from Fayetteville State University. He furthered his expertise with a Middle Grades Social Studies Teaching Certification from North Carolina Central University.

Principal Wayne Muhammad embodies grit, determination, hard work, and the incredible power of community. 🌟👏

Celebrating Mr. Brooks during National Principal Month! The visionary leader behind KIPP Change Academy🌟

A Pittsburgh native and a North Carolina A&T grad with a degree in Public Relations, he's been an exceptional educator with a passion for empowering students. From his beginnings as a fifth-grade teacher to his inspiring journey into school leadership. Join us in saluting his commitment to education! 📚

🎉 Celebrating National School Lunch Week 🍎📚! This fantastic tradition was kickstarted by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 🇺🇸 It's a whole week of giving props to the power of delicious school lunches 🍔 that keep our minds sharp and our bodies thriving. They're not just tasty, they're fuel for success!KIPP North Carolina schools make sure to serve not one, but TWO nutritious meals every school day! 🙌

🥁 Meet our contestant for the ultimate showdown on November 28th! 🍽️👨‍🍳

First up, we've got Landon Love, with confidence and proclaiming, "I'm just better, plain and simple!"🍴

Next in line, meet Reignn’ Ahemn, who declares, "There's nothing to worry about. I've got this!" 💪🔥

And last but certainly not least, Charles Grier, who states, "I've got more experience than you youngsters!" 🙌🏆

Health Day as we shine a light on the importance of self-care and seeking help when needed. 💚 Our school is a place of acceptance, empathy, and support. Let's continue to prioritize mental health and well-being

All KIPP NC Schools and regional offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

📚 No school tomorrow, October 6th, 2023! 🙌 Our amazing teachers are hard at work, so enjoy the day off and recharge for more learning ahead!

🌟 Celebrating Principal National Month 🌟

Meet Dr. Shepard, the visionary leader behind KIPP Academy Charlotte! 📚 A NC native and a North Carolina Central University graduate with a BA in English. 🎓Starting as a 6-8 grade Language Arts teacher and earning the "Beginning Teacher of the Year" title in 2008. 🏆In 2014, she reached another milestone, earning her PhD in Educational Leadership and Administration from Capella University.

Her ultimate goal? To forge partnerships with families, guiding our scholars towards college, careers, and choice-filled lives. Let's thank Dr. Shepard for her unwavering commitment to education!

From the kitchen to your screen, we're thrilled to introduce you to the talented chef, Chef Gregory Collier who is making our Cook4KIPP: A Cookoff for Education come to life. He brings his own unique flavors and expertise to the table. 🍽️🌟

Chef Greg is a 4x James Beard nominee and was named a semi-finalist in the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in 2019 and 2020. Collier was recognized twice in the category of “Best Chef: Southeast.”

His wife Subrina is a 2020 James Beard Foundation Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow, and the pair serve on President Joe Biden’s Small Business and Entrepreneurs Advisory Council.

They have three restaurants, Leah & Louise, Uptown Yolk SouthEnd, and 3rd and Fernwood opening soon!

Photo Credit: Peter Taylor Photography

Celebrating National Principal Month 🏫! Meet Kendal Grier, the visionary leader behind KIPP Durham Elementary School. With over 15 years of experience shaping young minds, Kendal's unwavering commitment to 'doing right by every child, no matter what' shines through. From her roots at the University of Oklahoma to her journey as a teacher and leader in Texas and beyond, she's a beacon of inspiration for educators everywhere.

October is Bully Prevention Month, and we're on a mission to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion every day, not just this month. 🌟 Join us in creating a safe and welcoming school community where everyone feels valued and respected. Together, we can make a positive difference.

Every first Monday of October, we kick off the month with World Day of Bullying Prevention. On this day each year, people are encouraged to wear blue to bring awareness to bully prevention.

📚✨ Calling all future scholars and families! The lottery application for the 2024-2025 school year opens today, October 1st. Don't miss out! Join the waitlist now to secure your spot. We welcome family and friends, new students, rising kindergarteners (born on or before August 31, 2024), and siblings of current students. Applications are being accepted at multiple locations: Charlotte (K-8), Durham (K-3, 6-8), Gaston (K-12), and Halifax (K-8). 🏫🎉

🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the Trailblazer; Our organization is proud to introduce you to the FIRST Hispanic Woman to help lead it. Get ready to be inspired by her incredible journey and the impact she's making in our schools...

Monica Villafuerte boasts over two decades of urban public school experience, spanning a diverse range of subjects, including dance, math, and world languages, in both New York City and New Jersey. She has taught elementary and middle school grades, serving students with diverse backgrounds. Her extensive leadership background includes roles such as dean of students, school programmer, staff developer, and adult high school coordinator. Monica founded People's Prep Charter High School in Newark, NJ, in 2011 and Cresthaven Academy Charter School in Plainfield, NJ, in 2016. Now Monica Villafuerte is a Head of Schools at KIPP NC and she brings her wealth of experience to our organization.

Stay tuned for our next Food for Thought episode where we will feature Monica Villafuerte and the positive impact she is bringing to our region.

🎥 Get a sneak peek behind the curtain as we gear up for our exciting NEW series: 'Food for Thought: Bite-Sized Chats with KIPP North Carolina'! Stay tuned!🎬

🍽️ Get ready for a sizzling showdown! Join us on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 7:00-8:30 PM as KIPP North Carolina Public Schools presents Cook4KIPP: A Cookoff for Education. 🎉

👩‍🍳 Hosted by four-time James Beard-nominated Chef Greg Collier, this culinary showdown features our talented middle schoolers from KIPP Academy Charlotte going spatula to spatula in a friendly cooking competition. 🍳🔥

But here's the twist – the winner won't be decided by culinary skill alone, YOU have the power to determine the ultimate champion. For every dollar you donate during the livestream, your favorite KIPPster cook will receive a vote. 🗳️
Visit Cook4KIPPNC.org to register and join our live stream on Nov. 28! You don’t want to miss this deliciously fun way to support our schools. See you at the cookoff! 🍽️👨‍🍳

Don't forget, that tomorrow is National Vote Registration Day, and every vote counts! 🗳️ Let's make our voices heard and participate in shaping our future together!