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April’s Educator of the Month was Steve Gantt. Mr Gantt has been a social worker for 11 years in the Gaston County School System. When asked his experiences in the profession he replied, “This has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals and families from various backgrounds which in turn has made me a better person.” Special thanks to him and all the educators and a great school year.

Special Thanks to Brothers Gibbs, McPhatter and Holland for delivering donuts to Dr. Holbrook and her staff for Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate all you do.

Congratulations are in order for Mrs. Valerie Williams, our March Teacher of the Month. A 27 year social worker in the school system Mrs. Williams brings an unparalleled passion and desire to school with her daily. When why she chose this path in eduction she replied, “The joy of school social work is that I wake up every day and do meaningful work at Robinson Elementary and Forestview High School. Each day my students and their families allow me a small glimpse into their lives and each person has a story to tell.” Special thanks to her and all of the other school social workers making a difference daily 🙏🏾

Your Gastonia Alphas would like to welcome Bro. Tre Lyons to the chapter! Bro. Lyons, a Spring ‘18 initiate of the Delta Alpha chapter, brings with him the youthful enthusiasm we need to continue the work of Alpha. 🤙🏾

Service is the core of our mission. Great work!

Little known fact: We have a year round giving program 🎉 No gift is too small and your dollar goes immediately back into the community in the form of scouting supplies, college tours and scholarships to name a few.

Congratulations are in order for our January and February Teachers of the Month.
January features Mr. Nicholas McCaskill. A 2017 graduate of Winston Salem State University he began his teaching career late 2017 at Tryon Elementary School where he is currently teaching. “Teaching has been so fulfilling and rewarding, knowing that I am instilling love,positivity and leadership into the students,” said McCaskill.

February features Mr. Forsheé Blair of Highland School of Technology. Blair’s initial goal for getting into the educational field was to impact students by showing them that post high school educational opportunities could help brighten their future. He’s most fulfilled when he sees former students paying it forward with the next generation. Salute to these educators! 🍎
@ Gastonia, North Carolina

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We’re pleased to congratulate our Teachers of the Month for December! 🍎 Sharon Beckford is a special education teacher at Carr Elementary School in Gaston County. She was the Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 for Carr Elementary and one of the five finalists for Gaston County School Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 competition. Sharon has been with Gaston County Schools since 2002. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education from Elon University. 🍎 Leslie Thomas is an early childhood educator. She received my Bachelor’s degree at East Carolina University and my teaching license at UNC Charlotte. She began teaching within the Rutherford County School system and has been teaching in Gaston County since 2006, working exclusively with autistic students until 2019. She was Lingerfeldt Elementary’s 2014 teacher of the year. @ Gaston County, North Carolina