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Author: Ashley Moser, 3rd grade teacher at the Exploris School and DNCR Teacher Ambassador
Author: Sarah Walls, 7th and 8th grade teacher at Lakewood Montessori Middle School and DNCR Teacher Ambassador“The real world is more complex, beautiful, and spontaneous than we can possibly convey in a classroom. When we take our students outside, we immerse them in this environment and build deeper meaning to their learning.” -Fred Pfeiffer, teacher and Earth Week at the Eno organizer
“When any of us faces an important challenge, we search for strength. Strength to rise to the occasion. Strength to reach across differences in search of common ground. Strength to stand up for what we know is right. Strength to meet the moment. Sometimes, you don’t know how strong you are until you are put to the test.” Governor Josh Stein, State of the State AddressIt’s been six months since Hurricane Helene disrupted life in Western North Carolina, leaving communities to rebuild everything from homes and roads to schools and classroom routines.
Author: Patrice Wade, Director of Technology at Guilford Preparatory Academy and DNCR Teacher Ambassador
The Ambassadors’ Program has opened an entirely new world of possibilities for me, my students, and my school staff. It has deepened my appreciation for North Carolina and all it has to offer, from its rich cultural heritage to its natural resources. This experience has been truly life-changing, broadening my perspective and inspiring me to introduce my students to opportunities they never knew existed. I now see DNCR not just as a department, but as a gateway to exploration, education, and discovery across our state. - Patrice Wade, 2025 Ambassador
On February 3-4, 2025, 88 committed DNCR educators gathered at the NC Museum of Transportation in Spencer for a two-day professional development conference. The theme, "Pathways to Learning, Discovery, and Collaboration," aimed to strengthen DNCR's support for schools across North Carolina. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative educational approaches.
On Wednesday, January 15, twelve North Carolina educators and two staff members from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences embarked on an exciting journey to Mexico as part of the Museum's most recent Educators of Excellence program: Mexico's Magical Migrations Institute.Meet the Educators
On Saturday, December 14, the North Carolina Opera hosted "The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson," a powerful production t
"Attending festivals, school visits, and public programs as a first-generation Mexican American representing DNCR is an honor. Seeing the faces of the Latine community light up when I greet them in Spanish—it means more to me than gold," shares Hugo Govea, a passionate member of DNCR's Education and Outreach team.