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December 26, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators Ferndale Middle School, GCS ..., Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP,
Extraordinary Educator: Stacey Clarke-Huie

Great communities have great schools. High Point Schools Partnership creates impactful connections between our schools and the wider community to ensure students and their families are supported and can reach their full potential in High Point schools.

Part of High Point Schools Partnerships’ mission is to improve the image of our schools through storytelling. Who better to tell the stories of High Point’s schools than the people experiencing it first-hand? In this series of articles, we will highlight our 2022 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


2022 Extraordinary Educator: Stacey Clarke-Huie

Ms. Clarke-Huie started her teaching career at Ferndale Middle School in September 2021. The support from the administration and the warm and friendly staff has been some of the things that have kept her at Ferndale Middle School. The varying academic needs of the students there have also motivated her to stay as she enjoys helping students to learn and become the best that they can be.  

Leslie Kinard, the principal of Ferndale Middle School, describes Ms. Clarke-Huie as someone who “worked diligently to ensure that our middle school students had the access and opportunity to excel while learning high school content.”

According to Kinard, Ms. Clarke-Huie “continues to persist in setting high expectations and standards for them.” “She worked with families and colleagues to learn more about her students and to make sure she was providing the best educational experience possible each day in her classroom.”

Ms. Clarke-Huie wants her students to know “that they are all born with the will to do well and excel. All they need to do is believe in themselves and they can move mountains.”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: My main inspiration to become an educator was my love for helping others to learn and succeed and also the need for math educators who really cared about the kids they teach and who made math exciting and interesting to the kids.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: My style of teaching includes being a demonstrator as well as being a facilitator because I at times demonstrate what I expect from my students and then I facilitate while they perform similar tasks for me. With math, many students learn through seeing what is to be done and they are always curious as to why it needs to be done that way, so demonstrating and then facilitating works for them.

Q: Do you have a classroom motto or philosophy you abide by? Why?

A: My classroom philosophy is whatever you put your mind to you can achieve and the only person that can stop you from doing your best is you. I tell them this and use it as my philosophy because oftentimes they are the ones who doubt themselves and limit themselves as to what they can do, so if they believe in themselves nothing can stop them. I tell my students too that if they can spell it they can do it. My reason being is that most of them come to me telling me that they cannot do the math, so that leads me to tell them that if they can spell math it means they can do it.

Q: What’s your favorite part about every day?

A: The best part about every day for me is to see a student who was struggling at the beginning of my class complete their exit activity on their own without assistance because they have learned the concept of the day.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as an educator?

A: My most memorable moment as an educator was back home in my home country Jamaica when I had a group of 25 students prepare for examinations they all came to me with mixed feelings about doing math and I did my best to motivate and work with them at the end of the school year 21 of those students were successful, to date that stands out as my most memorable because when others thought they couldn’t do it, I believed in them and made them believe too that they could do it and they did.

Q: Is there any other information you would like us to share with the community?

A: I am from the beautiful island of Jamaica and I am here to help students excel and become the best version of themselves as I did with my students back home for the past 17 years.

Ms. Clarke-Huie is just one of High Point’s 2022 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and inspiring moments from our local teachers!


Thank you so much to Stacey Clarke-Huie for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2022 Extraordinary Educator!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

Article written by High Point Schools Partnership Staff

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December 19, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Welborn Academy,
Extraordinary Educator: Tanya Trent

Great communities have great schools. High Point Schools Partnership creates impactful connections between our schools and the wider community to ensure students and their families are supported and can reach their full potential in High Point schools.

Part of High Point Schools Partnerships’ mission is to improve the image of our schools through storytelling. Who better to tell the stories of High Point’s schools than the people experiencing it first-hand? In this series of articles, we will highlight our 2022 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


2022 Extraordinary Educator: Tanya Trent

This past year was Tanya Trent’s first year at Welborn Academy of Science and Technology after teaching at the elementary level. She decided to teach at Welborn Academy because of the principal, Ms. Shayla Savage, who has a vision and continues to be successful in improving schools.

Shayla Savage, former principal of Welborn Academy of Science and Technology, describes Mrs. Trent as “ an extremely hard worker, compassionate, and a great team player.”

According to Savage, Mrs. Trent “has a great rapport with her students and their families. She has an inviting classroom where every child feels welcome.”

Mrs. Trent wants her students to know “I am so proud of each one of you!”

She goes on to say “Never give up, keep trying and give your best to achieve your goals in life. I believe in you! I want you to remember that success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.” Mrs. Trent also told her parents “thank you for supporting me and for giving me the opportunity to work with you and your child. It takes a village to help a child to grow and learn. Thank You!”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: I look to my parents for guidance, encouragement, compassion, and strength. They have taught me the love of learning and to continue to be a lifelong learner, and I hope my students feel the same way. To me, teaching is about making a difference in the lives of today’s scholars. I knew it would be a full-time commitment and that I would encounter many challenges, but I also knew the positives would always outweigh the challenges I might face.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: I would describe my teaching/leadership style as highly adaptable. I do what is best for my students, and I alternate between being an authority, demonstrator, facilitator, and delegator. My teaching style also includes having high expectations, accountability, and building relationships. I truly believe that all students can learn and excel. 

Q: Do you have a classroom motto or philosophy you abide by? Why?

A: My philosophy is that I am a visionary. I believe that all students are unique and have the potential to achieve and excel with dedication, perseverance, and hard work. Students will rise to the occasion. My motto is to be the best you can be.  I encourage my students to reach the height of their potential and experience the limits of their capability.

Q: What’s your favorite part about every day?

A: The best part of my day is when students accomplish the goals that they have set for themselves. It makes my day to see how they light up with the biggest smile on their face and the confidence they have that they did it.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as an educator?

A: My most memorable moment is continuing to have meaningful relationships with students that I have taught throughout my career as an educator. I love it when students come by to just say hi, when they come back to share their accomplishments, and when students/parents make you feel like you are part of their family.

Mrs. Trent is just one of High Point’s 2022 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and inspiring moments from our local teachers!


Thank you so much to Tanya Trent for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2022 Extraordinary Educator!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

Article written by High Point Schools Partnership Staff

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December 12, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Allen Jay Elementary School Extraordinary Educators, GCS ..., Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP,
Extraordinary Educator: Alicia Samuels

Great communities have great schools. High Point Schools Partnership creates impactful connections between our schools and the wider community to ensure students and their families are supported and can reach their full potential in High Point schools.

Part of High Point Schools Partnerships’ mission is to improve the image of our schools through storytelling. Who better to tell the stories of High Point’s schools than the people experiencing it first-hand? In this series of articles, we will highlight our 2022 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


2022 Extraordinary Educator: Alicia Samuels

Alicia Samuels started her teaching career at Allen Jay Elementary four years ago. She stays at AJE because of the family-like atmosphere that permeates the school and the community in which it serves. AJE boasts a diverse student and teacher population, and as an international teacher, this diversity helped her to easily fit in. In addition, the outstanding leadership of the institution inspires and motivates teachers and students to accomplish professional and personal goals because we all feel valued and supported.

Carla Flores-Ballesteros, the principal of Allen Jay Elementary, describes Ms. Samuels as “She is creative and full of positive energy.” She “integrates technology, arts, and literacy with standards in her daily math lessons.”

According to Flores-Ballesteros, Ms. Samuels “can get anyone excited about learning.” “She takes to heart her students’ progress and growth, so she gathers and analyzes data regularly to personalize learning.”

Ms. Samuels wants her students and their parents to know “that I am a visiting teacher from Jamaica, who has every scholar’s interest at heart, irrespective of class, color or creed.” 

She goes on to say “I am also a caring, creative, dedicated, and passionate teacher, who always gives my best to ensure that scholars achieve their highest potential. For me, success isn’t just a destination, it is a continuous journey, and I look forward to your support as we continue this journey together.”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: I was inspired to become an educator because of the positive impact that my teachers had on my educational journey. They worked assiduously to ensure that as students we achieved our highest potential, irrespective of our social status. Educators were also highly appreciated and respected in my community in Jamaica, playing many roles for example mediators, community leaders, etc. Having a neighbor who was an educator and also living with a cousin who was an educator motivated me to want to join this prestigious and highly respected profession because I saw these individuals as role models.  Another inspiration was the passion for seeing students in my community achieving their educational goals and becoming productive members of society, because of having effective educators.  With these experiences, I saw the need to enter this profession and serve, in an attempt to continue building my community, helping children achieve excellence despite their socioeconomic status. A scholar’s status should not define them, and I know education is power, in that it can help individuals surpass the status quo and become fully functioning agent changers in society.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: My teaching style is the activity style, whereby I act as a facilitator, helping scholars develop critical thinking and learning skills through active engagement and infusing the arts in all that I do. To a lesser extent, I also think that I have a hybrid or blended style, in that I infuse my personality and interest to meet my scholar’s needs. Making learning fun, and having the scholars actively engaged is of paramount importance in my classroom. On a daily basis, we create songs, jingles, drama, or poems to help with conceptual understanding. We create and post personalized anchor charts to reinforce concepts. I integrate technology in all my lessons to stimulate interest and to ensure that my scholars are technologically ready for the 21st century. I use manipulatives to aid scholars’ understanding of concepts. I provide opportunities for collaborative grouping, where scholars explore and use creative and critical thinking skills to complete tasks. I liaise and collaborate with my colleagues here and in Jamaica, to learn and share ideas to grow and strengthen my teaching skills to better serve my scholars. Last but not least, I ensure that at all times, my classroom feels safe and welcoming, and is conducive to learning.

Q: Do you have a classroom motto or philosophy you abide by? Why?

A: I have multiple mottos and philosophies that I abide by. I enter the classroom knowing that; “Every child can learn, and every child must learn.” With this in mind, it is my responsibility to know and understand all of my scholars and find effective ways to cater to each need.

Being that I am currently a math teacher, I always instill in the scholars’ mindsets that “Math is Life” and on a daily basis, provide opportunities for scholars to make real-life connections in the Mathematics classroom. 

Another philosophy that I use to motivate myself is a quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they while their companions slept, were toiling upwards through the night.” This gem is very personal to me because I can connect to the sentiment of it, as I spend many late nights toiling relentlessly, planning effective lessons to ensure the success of all scholars.

Q: What’s your favorite part about every day?

A: The best part of my day is going into the classroom to execute a well-planned lesson and to see and hear how my students respond to the lesson.  Reflecting on the “a-ha” moments, my scholars’ level of engagement and enthusiasm, encourages me to bring the best version of myself to the classroom every day.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as an educator?

A: My most memorable moment as an educator was having a sixth-grade scholar in my class, who aspired to attend a particular traditional high school in Jamaica but doubted his ability because he was performing below grade level and was from a low socio-economic background. As his teacher, I learned what was of interest to him and integrated this into daily instructions, and gave him extra support after school to help with his academic growth. He excelled in the national placement exam and earned a place at his high school of choice. I also sought financial assistance to help him through high school, and remained in contact, motivating and encouraging him through university, where he achieved a degree in Medical Science and is now a Medical Doctor.

Q: Is there any other information you would like us to share with the community?

A: It takes a village to raise a child, and I am humbled and thankful to be part of this village. I implore other stakeholders within the community to join forces with Allen Jay Elementary as we invest and work together to create tomorrow’s leaders.

Ms. Samuels is just one of High Point’s 2022 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and inspiring moments from our local teachers!


Thank you so much to Alicia Samuels for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2022 Extraordinary Educator!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

Article written by High Point Schools Partnership Staff

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December 5, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Montlieu Academy of Technology,
Extraordinary Educator: Pimnapa Julsuwan

Great communities have great schools. High Point Schools Partnership creates impactful connections between our schools and the wider community to ensure students and their families are supported and can reach their full potential in High Point schools.

Part of High Point Schools Partnerships’ mission is to improve the image of our schools through storytelling. Who better to tell the stories of High Point’s schools than the people experiencing it first-hand? In this series of articles, we will highlight our 2022 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


2022 Extraordinary Educator: Pimnapa (Jan) Julsuwan

Pimnapa (Jan) Julsuwan started her teaching career at Montlieu Academy in 2017. She stays because she feels as though she has found her second home. There is such a HUGE support system—from their amazing administration, awesome coaches, and of course great colleagues! There is so much collaboration and teamwork and all for the greater good—our students.

Kimberly Scott, the principal of Montlieu Academy, describes Ms. Julsuwan as “a true asset to our school family.” “She is a team player that is willing to do whatever it takes to see her scholars thrive in every way.”

According to Scott, Ms. Julsuwan “consistently meets or exceeds our school-wide student outcome goals because she refuses to settle and understands the importance of obtaining a high-quality education.” “She is a true facilitator of learning and provides scholars with frequent opportunities to share what they are learning with one another.”

Ms. Julsuwan wants her students to know “I’m ALL IN.”

She goes on to say “I will be there to support, listen and teach. I’m always here if you need me—just ask. It’s a cliché but it’s true it takes a village to raise a child. I do this because I love teaching kids. I love to watch them grow and flourish. Any success, great or small, is a celebration. WE are in this together!”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: The biggest inspiration for me was knowing that I can make a difference in a child’s life. Not just through teaching them content but inspiring them to think, dream, and become the BEST version of themselves. With that, they can and will accomplish any goal they set for themselves. I want them to know that an entire world is at their disposal—anything is possible.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: I’m more of a facilitator—a coach. I model what I expect them to do and set the expectations. Then I observe, give feedback, listen and support my students as needed. I love watching and listening to their collaboration and their conversations. Building a sense of community is really important to me. When a student has a sense of belonging, they feel comfortable making mistakes and look to one another for support—”Teamwork makes the dream work!”

Q: Do you have a classroom motto or philosophy you abide by? Why?

A: Since I teach just ELA this year—LOVE it! I have two mottos in my classroom: “Read, read, read. The more you read. The more you achieve;” “Practice makes PROGRESS (I don’t like “perfect” because there is no such thing as ‘perfection’ and I tell my kids that I, myself, will never claim to be perfect. Plus I don’t know everything and I’m always learning). I do have a third but it’s more about being just a nice human being—“Do the right thing EVEN though nobody is watching.”

Q: What’s your favorite part about every day?

A: The best part of every day is to be able to catch up and collaborate with my colleagues whether it’s fellow teachers, coaches, or administration. Everyone is always checking in. I love how we can bounce ideas off each other, support one another, or just lend an ear. Of course, we can’t forget the students! My kiddos always make my day. I get excited every day because I’m unsure of how the lesson will go and their response to it. But not knowing makes it even more exciting. I love to see the “a-ha” moments on their faces—if not I pull them to my back table and I try to address their misconceptions or just plain old reteach. It’s all about collaboration.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as an educator?

A: There are many memorable moments BUT being recognized as Teacher of the Year is at the top of my list. It was quite a shock. I was extremely surprised and humbled by the nomination. To be recognized by my fellow peers made it more special. It is quite an honor!

Q: Is there any other information you would like us to share with the community?

A: It’s been a real honor being able to serve as a teacher in High Point, especially at  Montlieu Academy.

Ms. Julsuwan is just one of High Point’s 2022 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and inspiring moments from our local teachers!


Thank you so much to Pimnapa (Jan) Julsuwan for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2022 Extraordinary Educator!

To find out more about High Point Schools Partnership and our work, please visit our Facebook page and check out our page on Guilford Education Alliance’s website.

Article written by High Point Schools Partnership Staff

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