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Highlights from the September 2024 Board of Education Meeting

The Tyrrell County Schools Board of Education held its September meeting on Tuesday, highlighting the introduction of new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting, which took place at 5:30 PM, showcased the district's commitment to strengthening its educational team.

New Staff Introductions

The board welcomed eight new employees to the district:
  • Dr. Patsy Barrett joins as a part-time School Psychologist
  • Christy Kristenberry takes on the role of CTE Program Innovation Coordinator, supporting Tyrrell, Hyde, and Washington County school districts
  • Sandie Kirkman is teaching 2nd grade at Tyrrell Elementary School (TES)
  • Brenton Lago joins as an EC Teacher at Columbia Early College High School (CECHS)
  • Erica Lewis teaches 1st grade at TES
  • Lahoma Mayo steps into the position of Assistant Finance Officer
  • Rianne Woodley joins as a School Nutrition Assistant at TES
  • Aaliyah Blount, a senior from Elizabeth City State University, begins her internship with the district

Looking Ahead

The Human Resources department announced that more new staff members will be introduced at the next board meeting. Community members are encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30 PM to meet these additional new employees.The board also approved the Personnel Agenda during the meeting, further solidifying the district's staffing plans for the academic year.This September meeting marks a positive start to the new school year, with Tyrrell County Schools demonstrating its ongoing commitment to building a strong and diverse educational team to serve its students.