Guilford County Schools

Jeff Silverthorne is making waves with his dynamic approach to education. It’s the reason he is now the 2024-2025 Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year. 

#GCSCelebrates | Guilford County Schools staff understands the importance of providing our students with equitable and engaging learning opportunities, including instruction for academically gifted students. The district’s Academically Gifted Department serves more than 12,000 students in grades K-12, with various opportunities available for rigorous advanced coursework. One of the passionate staff members helping bring learning opportunities to our students is none other than AG Coordinator Dee Jordan. A dedicated Guilford County Schools employee, Jordan has served in various roles across the district, including classroom educator, counselor and testing coordinator. Entering a room full of colleagues and loved ones via video chat, Jordan was surprised with the title of Guilford County Schools’ Employee of the Month for October. As she prepares to retire, she will leave behind a legacy of advocacy for our students and a commitment to her colleagues, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence. Read more here: https://ow.ly/GxCx50TCfhp

#ChooseGCS | Today is # PFAD24! Community members are shadowing our principals and other support staff to learn what it takes to keep our schools running smoothly. Trevonda Wright from Bank of America is a graduate of Southwest High and shadowed Principal George Green at Mendenhall Middle! With more than 900 students and roughly 80 staff members, there's a lot to keep up with at this school. For two years after the pandemic, they exceeded growth, and in the last, they met growth. People like George Green and his staff at Mendenhall are why people #ChooseGCS. 🌟💙

#GrowWithGCS | Daniel Tilley and his wife, Alexis, both serve as Assistant Principals in GCS. Last week, Daniel took the stage as a finalist for Assistant Principal of the Year at our Celebration of Excellence. If you take a closer look, you will notice the signatures of his students from Millis Road Elementary on his suit jacket. 🖊️🌟

#GCSUpdates | Did you miss our Celebration of Excellence? You can catch the full show on our district YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/euAXasGp

#GrowWithGCS | We are eager to celebrate our other winners from Celebration of Excellence! 🌟Counselor of the Year: Stephanie Preston from the Middle College at GTCC High Point 🌟Social Worker of the Year: Clifford Jackson from Ragsdale High 🌟Rookie Teacher of the Year: Alexander Holmes from High Point Central High 🌟Mentor Teacher of the Year: Ashley Yow from Northeast High 🌟Assistant Principal of the Year: Alexa Veach from Sternberger Elementary Each and every one of these individuals makes a difference in the lives of our students and staff. Congratulations to them and our other finalists! 🎉

#GrowWithGCS | You are looking at the 2024-25 GCS Principal of the Year! Dr. Jonathan Brooks is a homegrown leader as principal at Bessemer Elementary, the same school he attended as a child. With a collaborative approach to school improvement, both his students and staff are supported. Congratulations to Dr. Brooks and other finalists for Principal of the Year! 🌟💙

#GrowWithGCS | You are looking at the 2024-25 GCS Teacher of the Year! Jeff Silverthorne, a teacher at Western High's TDL Signature Career Academy, brings an innovative approach to the classroom. By working with local businesses, Silverthorne brings workforce opportunities directly to his students. Congratulations to Silverthorne and our other finalists for Teacher of the Year! 🌟💙

#GrowWithGCS | Oak Ridge Public School opened in 1925 with a capacity for 123 students in grades 1-8. The school has come a long way since then, including an expansion that incorporated the historic portions of the building. Next year, Oak Ridge Elementary will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Penny Loschin is Oak Ridge Elementary’s principal and a product of Guilford County Schools. Her experiences in GCS helped lead her to the field of education. “Over the years I had educators who played significant roles in my life, especially my second-grade teacher, Ms. Zealy,” says Loschin. “I started out in her class unable to read and left with a passion for reading. I wanted to have that same impact.” Loschin spent time as a teacher at Stokesdale Elementary and an administrator at Northwest High before landing at Oak Ridge. While celebrating 100 years, the community reflects on the history and people who contributed to the school's success. Thousands of students have come through Oak Ridge Elementary’s doors, with generations of families staying connected to the community built around the school. This is a testament to the school's success; however, accountability data reveals that Oak Ridge succeeds on multiple fronts with the highest growth of any elementary school this year. Read more about their successes here: https://ow.ly/knq950TtGq3

#GrowWithGCS | We are gearing up for our Celebration of Excellence tomorrow! Finalist for Teacher of the Year, Suzanne Stringer at Triangle Lake Montessori, sees every day as an opportunity to learn something new. By giving students opportunities in independent, self-driven research, they spark interests that could lead to lifelong passions. We will announce the winners after 9/25! 🌟💙