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May 20, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Spotlight Stories GCS Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership ..., HPSP,
Staff Spotlight Gallary

As we work to share the great things our schools do we can’t forget about the great people that make it happen! HPSP will be working to put out weekly staff spotlight stories to share a little about the people in the school building that often go unrecognized but are so important!

We will be gathering all of the highlights here with messages from their principal as to why they’re extraordinary!

John Devonmille – The Middle College at GTCC High Point – School Counselor

Mr. Devonmille is very passionate about the students at the MC at GTCC High Point.  He is invested in seeing our students succeed and works hard to establish meaningful relationships with our families.

Sheryl Crowell – Southwest Guilford High School – Janitor

Ms. “Sheryl” is well known to all of the students in the school and home community. She has built strong relationships with the students and they trust her even when they are having a difficult time. Because of her connections in the neighborhood, they have great respect for her in and outside the school building. They go to her when they need support which creates more trusted adults in the building. She is more than just one of our custodial staff, she is a true bridge to our students’ school and home community.

Cindy Anderson – Ferndale Middle School – Teaching Assistant

Ms. Anderson goes above and beyond daily to help her students. She waits with any FMS students who arrive early to school and is the epitome of a true team player. She has a tremendous impact on our students and is an asset to our school.

Susannah Fleming – Oak View Elementary – School Counselor

Mrs. Fleming is the heartbeat of Oak View. Anything that she touches is done with professionalism and love. I love how she makes time for any scholar that wants to talk with her about anything. Her positivity is such a blessing.

Audrey Smith – Shadybrook Elementary School – School Treasurer

Mrs. Smith works tirelessly to help ensure that our school runs smoothly and efficiently. She does so much work behind the scenes every single day to support our daily operations. She assists with finding subs for staff, distributing afternoon snacks to our tutoring students, completing payroll, and overseeing local, state, & federal budgets. She is truly a jack of all trades

Aleshia Taylor – Montlieu Academy of Technology – Specials Teacher

Ms. Taylor is a new addition to our team this year but she has worked diligently to build great relationships with scholars and staff. She has done an excellent job exposing scholars to various cultures around the world through her art lessons. Within her lessons, she not only creates meaningful and exciting opportunities but also finds ways to make literacy and math come to life within her instruction. She is a true pleasure to work with. We are so grateful she is a part of the Montlieu family!

Denorris Best – Welborn Academy of Science & Technology – Athletic Coaches

Mr. Best is one of our Academic Coaches but also serves as the Welborn Athletic Director. He works tirelessly to ensure that all of our teams have what they need to compete effectively. He is at all events and ensures that we have a quality program at Welborn.

Shelly West – Oak View Elementary – Cafeteria Worker

Mrs. West arrives before the break of dawn and stays late into the afternoon to ensure that our scholars have a nutritious meal. Her energy is infectious and puts an immediate smile on your face.

Jonathan Owens – Welborn Academy of Science & Technology – Librarians & Media Specialists

Mr. Owens is at the forefront of supporting our 1 to 1 initiative in the building. He maintains a fabulous school website and is the lead technology staff member in the building.

Sarah Fitzgerald – Oak View Elementary – School Social Worker

Mrs. Fitzgerald’s tireless commitment to the scholars, staff, and families of Oak View has helped in so many ways during the pandemic. Her listening ear and urgency to help others who are in need truly show her passion to serve people.

Cynthia Hundley – Montlieu Academy of Technology – Cafeteria Worker

Cynthia Hundley, affectionately known as Ms. CeCe to all scholars and staff, is the true epitome of a team player that is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the needs of our scholars are met. We can always count on her to have a warm smile and a giving heart. She is always willing to do what’s necessary to ensure that no child goes hungry and, for that, we are truly grateful.

Patricia Wallace – Shadybrook Elementary – School Social Worker

Mrs. Wallace consistently and graciously goes above and beyond to assist our families. I have watched her work tirelessly to assist families in need with things from food, transportation, housing, etc. What impresses me even more, is the fact that Mrs. Wallace is split between two schools but she still takes the time to connect with families on a very personal level to ensure they are provided with a world-class experience.

Aljariq Lee – Welborn Academy of Science & Technology  – Janitor

Mr. Lee is our lead custodian.  He has worked above and beyond to ensure that our building is clean, and sanitized daily.  He is one of the first in the building daily and one of the last to leave in the evening. Along with managing his custodial team, Mr. Lee assists with student and staff needs.  He is a joy to have in our building.

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May 13, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Student Leadership Awards GCS Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership ..., HPSP,
High Point Student Leadership Awards 2022

High Point Schools Partnership honored 6 extraordinary High School students – one from each GCS school in High Point. Participants heard their stories and celebrated their successes as they looked toward their future.

Hosted at the String and Splinter in High Point, guests heard inspiring stories from students and principals about what success looks like during a pandemic. We also heard from High Point community leaders and members of the High Point Schools Partnership.

For the 10th year in a row, participants were joined by our event sponsors. Joe Hubay, from High Point Jewelers and Fine Gifts, and Gary Simon, Simon Jewelers, who aided in the award presentation.

From Left to Right – Gary Simons (Simon Jewelers), Marcel Bailey (T. Wingate Andrews High School), Hannah Elizabeth Covey (Penn-Griffin School for the Arts), Edinam Joy Woka (Southwest Guilford High School), Vilayvanh Phanhvanh (High Point Central High School), Wilnedia Florveus (Middle College at GTCC High Point), Matt Thiel (High Point Schools Partnership)

Hannah Elizabeth Covey – Penn Griffin School for the Arts 

Hannah Elizabeth Covey is an outstanding student leader at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts. She has participated in the Dual Enrollment program from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) during her junior and senior years and achieved “A” Honor Roll each semester at PGSA as well as the GTCC President’s List for a 4.0 GPA for three semesters. Hannah is the Senior President for Student Government and has been a member of Girl Scouts for the past twelve years. She serves as President of the International Thespian Society at PGSA. Hannah will be attending George Mason University in the fall majoring in nursing.

Marcel Bailey – T. Wingate Andrews High School

Marcel Bailey has become a shining star at T. Wingate Andrews High School. Even through personal struggles, Marcel made education a priority. He not only led on the football field but in the classroom as well. Marcel lifts up his classmates, leading by example, and pushing others to do better. Even when he couldn’t participate in athletics, he volunteered his time to help others. In the community, he holds down a part-time job while keeping his grades up in order to help his Aunt, who he lives with, take care of their home and bills. He even helps his younger sister with whatever she may need. In the school halls, Marcel can be seen motivating others to get to class on time, turn in assignments on time, and be better overall scholars.

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February 14, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Spotlight Stories GCS High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP ..., Oak Hill Elementary School, Spotlight Story,
Spotlight Story: International Exchange Teacher

High Point Schools Partnership is highlighting Oak Hill Elementary School. Keep reading to learn more about their international exchange teacher, Yanique Jones

Q: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from, where did you go to school? Give us as much background as you wish.

A: Hello, I am Yanique Jones, a 27-year-old educator from Kingston, Jamaica. I have been teaching for five years now after earning my Bachelor of Education Degree in Primary Education at St Joseph Teacher College. I am currently teaching grade 5 students Science at Oak Hill Elementary School as I strive to continue my dream and passion for educating students to excel in their future endeavors. Besides being an educator, I like to travel, do DIY, and dance.

Q: What program did you use to come to Oak Hill? Why did you choose to teach abroad?

A: I decided to expand my teaching methodologies and experience by applying to teach overseas. I was allowed to teach in the United States of America by applying to Global Teaching Partners. This experience has allowed me to learn about various cultures outside of my beautiful country. In addition, I can share my unique and diverse culture with students, colleagues, and friends. It is such a blessing to be a part of a school population with students from various cultures.

The teaching-learning expectation is very similar to Jamaica. However, here students have more access to resources, especially technology such as the internet and individual devices to support teaching and learning. Nonetheless, my country is working very hard to have these resources available in all schools.

Q: How do your students respond to having an international teacher? Do you see a difference in the students here and in your home country?

A: My students are enthused and curious about my culture. Most of the students share with me that they love my accent, and so they often try to learn words from our dialect in Jamaica (patois). I also enjoy learning words from other languages from my students.

Q: What would you like other teachers to know who is planning to teach abroad?

A: Teaching here in the US has taught me a lot. It is an opportunity I would love for my colleagues in Jamaica who desire to teach overseas to experience. The support here is excellent from the administration and colleagues. You will be provided with a wide range of technology and resources to support teaching and learning. Additionally, you will get training sessions to help you as a teacher to grow more professionally.

Q: What else would you like to share with the community? Anything I haven’t asked yet?

A: I want to give a special thanks to my Principal, vice-principal, and coworkers, especially the grade five (5) team. They all welcome me to Oak Hill with smiles and a tower of support.


Thank you so much to Yanique Jones, for sharing her story. We look forward to hearing about more great things from Oak Hill Elementary School!


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.

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January 31, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Spotlight Stories GCS High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP ..., Montlieu Academy of Technology, Spotlight Story,
Spotlight Story: Monthly Character Breakfast

High Point Schools Partnership is highlighting Montlieu Academy of Technology. Keep reading to learn more about their Monthly Character Breakfast.

Q: Who/what group started this program? How did it come to your school?

A: Jennifer Cooper, former assistant principal and now current principal at Millis Road Elementary School. Cooper had implemented and facilitated this at Johnson Street Global where she served as a curriculum facilitator at the time of its inception

Q: Please explain, in detail, what this program is?

A: The monthly character breakfast is designed to allow each classroom teacher to nominate a student from their respective classroom (Pre-K- 5) who exemplifies the character trait of the month put forth by Guilford County Schools.  For example, this September teachers nominated students who showed responsibility.  The teacher writes a short narrative of why the selected student received nomination and our principal, Kimberly Scott, reads each award aloud at a podium.  Additionally, Montlieu Academy Communities in Schools Coordinator finds a guest speaker to speak about the topic from within the community. 

For example, in December, Pastor Parker, the spiritual life director from Wesleyan Christian Academy spoke via live stream in our school’s cafeteria about kindness.  Furthermore, because of the pandemic our Magnet coordinator/facilitator, Brent Miller live streams the event so that parents can see their children recognized as parents are still not allowed in the building due to the coronavirus pandemic.  And it wouldn’t be a character breakfast without food! Biscuitville English Road has been our faithful food sponsor since January 2020, generously donating 75 biscuits along with condiments for each event. 

Q: Where does this program take place?

A: The cafeteria at Montlieu Academy of Technology. We are able to socially distance and all speakers and guests report to the virtual building to celebrate our student recipients. 

Q: When does this program occur? Is it a one-time thing or does it occur regularly?

A: Once a month from September through April.

Q: Why does your school support this program? How does it benefit your school/community?

A: Our school celebrates monthly character breakfasts simply because character counts! We admonish our scholars daily to show our three school-wide standards of respect, self-discipline, and integrity.  While most of us can recall students at awards ceremonies celebrated for good grades and attendance, very rarely do we get to publicly recognize students who are good young people. 

The Guilford County Schools counselors are tasked with teaching monthly character traits so the program fits in with the North Carolina guidance curriculum.  Students who are often overlooked because their behavior is compliant are celebrated and recognized in this monthly event.  Early in my career, I heard, “what you focus on, you get more of.” I believe this is true with the character breakfast.  Students want to be seen as demonstrators of strong character and we are fortunate to have this event at our school and supported by our High Point community to reinforce this desire in tomorrow’s leaders.


Thank you so much to Elizabeth Strable, School Counselor at Montlieu Academy, for sharing this story. We look forward to hearing about more great things from Montlieu Academy of Technology!

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.

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January 24, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Andrew's High School Extraordinary Educators, GCS ..., Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Penn Griffin School For The Arts,
Extraordinary Educators: James Dixon and Tiffany Faison

2021 Extraordinary Educators: James Dixon and Tiffany Faison


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 eight articles, we will highlight our 2021 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


Congratulations to James Dixon from T. Wingate Andrews High School! 

James Dixon, T. Wingate Andrews High School, awarded High Point Extraordinary Educator by the High Point School Schools Partnership at High Point Country Club, High Point, N.C., Friday, August 20, 2021. (Lynn Hey photo)

Congratulations to Tiffany Faison from Penn-Griffin School for The Arts! 

  • Tiffany Faison, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts, awarded High Point Extraordinary Educator by the High Point School Schools Partnership at High Point Country Club, High Point, N.C., Friday, August 20, 2021. (Lynn Hey photo)

Thank you so much to James Dixon and Tiffany Faison for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2021 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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January 19, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Leaders Extraordinary Leader Florence Elementary School, GCS ..., Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP,
Extraordinary Leader: Chiyanna Young

The High Point Schools Partnership had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Chiyanna Young, principal of Florence Elementary School. Young received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in School Counselling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She was a school counselor from 1999 to 2015 during school she spent most of her career in High Point at the elementary level. Young has served a year at Dudley High School, a year at Cone elementary as well as working at Montlieu and Shadybrook elementary. After her time as a school counselor, Young obtained her second Master’s degree from High Point University in Educational Leadership. 

During her time as an administrator, Young served as the assistant principal of Penn Griffin, Ferndale Middle, and Florence Elementary before becoming the principal of Florence in 2018. She is currently at the University of North Carolina to earn her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Young loves working at the elementary level because of the staff and the general joy surrounding the age group she works with.

When asked about programs she wanted to highlight, Young was very proud to discuss the revitalization of their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. Based on reinforcing good behavior, students can earn “Cowboy Bucks” to spend at their PBIS prize cart at the end of the month. Students can buy different prizes at different prices to encourage good behavior on any scale. Florence uses the acronym GREAT [Goal-driven, Respectual, Exceptional, Accepting of others, Trusting] to guide its students’ behavior goals. Young mentioned one of her favorite prizes through this program was a Kona Ice day where the truck came on campus to encourage students. The prizes for this program are provided through grants and PTA support.

Recently, Young has been very focused on staff mental health. She decided to replace certain staff meetings with “Wellness Days” where teachers can either walk on the track or do yoga at the school. Young also mentioned that every month there is some staff incentive (such as free lunch or missing a duty) to keep staff motivated. Young emphasized how much stress her staff is under during these challenging times so she wanted to do whatever she could to help her teachers continue to be their best.


Thank you Chiyanna for sitting down and talking with us. We look forward to continuing to talk with and highlight different High Point principals and all the good going on at their school.

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January 17, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Oak View Elementary School,
Extraordinary Educator: Gina Sanchez
  • Gina Sanchez, Oak View Elementary School, awarded High Point Extraordinary Educator by the High Point School Schools Partnership at High Point Country Club, High Point, N.C., Friday, August 20, 2021. (Lynn Hey photo)

2021 Extraordinary Educators: Gina Sanchez


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 eight articles, we will highlight our 2021 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


Gina Sanchez

Gina Sanchez started working at Oak View Elementary a little more than 9 years ago. She started as an Office Support assistant with 3 girls in the school. After moving to High Point from Puerto Rico, Oak View has been a part of her and her family’s lives.

Deanna Daniel, former principal of Oak View Elementary, describes “the level of expectation and belief in students” that Ms.Sanchez exudes in her classroom. She is “Committed, Hard-Working” and has a “Growth-Minded”.

According to Daniel, during remote learning, Ms. Sanchez “gladly provided instruction for both classrooms”, in person and remote, “without being asked to do so by administration.” 

Ms.Sanchez wants her students to know “they are so important to our community and world and that they are so loved and appreciated.”

She goes on to say, “Over the years I have met teachers and staff that genuinely love the students and teaching. The students I have met at Oak View are so precious and loving and I enjoy watching them grow at Oak View.”

Q: What inspired you to become an educator?

A: As a volunteer, substitute, and kindergarten TA I have worked with many extraordinary teachers that inspired me to become a teacher myself. My own three daughters played a big role as well. They have had great and inspiring teachers and that made me think about the importance of how teachers impact children’s lives.

Q: What’s your teaching/leadership style?

A: I believe that I am energetic and passionate in the classroom. I love to feel the energy of my students as I am teaching. I want them to feel as passionate about learning as I am about teaching.

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

A: My personal philosophy is to be a person in the classroom that students can trust and count on. I want them to know that I love them.

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

A: To me, the best part is when I see and hear students coming together and talking to each other whether it’s about their day, things they like, or things that we have learned in the classroom. Some of the things they say are so funny and cute.

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

A: The most memorable moments for me are of the students that I have taught that have moved on to other grades but always greet me with so much love and enthusiasm each time they see me. It makes me feel like I really had an impact on their lives.

Ms.Sanchez is just one of High Point’s 2021 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and critical moments from our local teachers!


Thank you so much to Gina Sanchez for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2021 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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January 12, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Leaders Extraordinary Leader GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Oak View Elementary School,
Extraordinary Leader: Bennie Bradley

The High Point Schools Partnership had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Bennie Bradley, the new principal of Oak View Elementary School. Bradley graduated from the Nurnberg American High School, a Department of Defense school, before attending the University of South Carolina. It was here that he obtained his undergraduate degree in Marketing and Management. Bradley came to the Greensboro area after an advisor at his alma mater encouraged him to move there. Once in the area, he worked at Staples as a traveling sales and operations manager.

Bradley ended up in a stationary position at Staples located in High Point. The managers at this branch were involved with a program called Reading is Fundamental. It was this program that first brought Bradley into schools when he was paired with Fairview Elementary to read with students. From here, he was encouraged to pursue a career in education. He was brought in as a long-term substitute teacher to Fairview before being recruited by Otis L. Hairston Sr. Middle School where he was a business teacher for 8 years. Bradley then went on to teach at Ben L. Smith High School for one year. In this year he was also their Teacher of the Year. It was the principal at Smith that encouraged Bradley to become a principal.

Starting at the Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy, Bradley was an admin intern for a year at Cone Elementary. After a job became available at Southwest Middle School he became an Assistant Principal there for 5 years before becoming the principal at Guilford Preparatory Academy. During this time, Bradley also served as the head coach for the High Point Blaze Track Club (an AAU youth track and field organization) for 11 years. Through this team, students gained scholarships for higher education as well as trained for the Junior Olympics. 

Bradley came into his principalship with the mission of asking “what can we do to serve our community?” It was this question that led him to form a partnership with Oak View Baptist Church. Recently Bradley was joined by Oak View Elementary staff and their families to the church to help make Samaritan Packages and collect shampoo bottles for a women prisoners group. Bradley is eager to continue nurturing this mutual partnership.

Oak View Elementary is also proud of its Pre-K program. They have both Exceptional Children (EC) and general education classrooms. Bradley had the opportunity to visit a classroom the other week where the students were making lemonade as a part of their science unit. The teachers in their preschool classrooms come up with creative ways to engage their students in the learning material. These activities include inviting the High Point Fire Department during Fire Safety Month and painting pumpkins during the fall. There is a focus on creative play throughout the year to involve students in a number of productive skills.

The final program that Bradley wanted to highlight was a student club focused on the “Battle of the Books” activity led by Ramon Martinez (Oak View’s Media Specialist). Students in elementary and middle school get to focus on the books that they are required to read for this competition; they must be prepared to answer questions regarding this text. Bradley is so excited for this opportunity to extend students’ learning that he pledged to read all of the books the students read.


Thank you Bennie for sitting down and talking with us. We look forward to continuing to talk with and highlight different High Point principals and all the good going on at their school.

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January 10, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Educators Extraordinary Educators GCS, Guilford County Schools ..., High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP, Welborn Academy,
Extraordinary Educator: Heidi Davis

    2021 Extraordinary Educators: Heidi Davis


    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 eight articles, we will highlight our 2021 High Point Extraordinary Educators as we dive deeper into what keeps them motivated in the face of constant challenges.


    Heidi Davis

    Heidi Savis has been teaching at Welborn Academy of Science and Technology for one year but has made an impression in her short time. She chose to come to this school because of the principal, who “transformed my previous school (Union Hill) from ‘F’ to ‘C in just five years.”

    Shayla Savage, the principal of Welborn Academy, describes Ms.Davis as “fair and has high expectations for her students as well as herself.”

    According to Savage, during ESOL classes, Ms.Davis teaches her students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.

    Ms. Davis says “The best part about every day is the opportunity to interact with and encourage young people.”

    Mrs. Davis has demonstrated effective leadership that cohesively threads her students,

    parents, and educators. Though differences exist in their background, languages, learning styles, academic and social needs, Ms. Davis’ strives to meet each student’s unique requirements.

    Mrs. Davis is positive and upbeat and a true team player. She goes above and beyond to ensure that Welborn is a great place for her students to learn. She also serves as a model classroom for other ESOL teachers in the district as she has presented on the local and national level. The leadership, high expectations, and commitment to excellence she exhibits in the classroom are extraordinary.

    Her mother inspired her to become an educator.

    Ms.Davis is just one of High Point’s 2021 Extraordinary Educators. Tune in for the next few weeks to hear more stories and critical moments from our local teachers!


    Thank you so much to Heidi Davis for your dedication to High Point’s students. Congratulations on being selected as your school’s 2021 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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    January 5, 2022 0 Comments Schools in High Point Extraordinary Leaders Allen Jay Elementary School Extraordinary Leader, GCS ..., Guilford County Schools, High Point Schools Partnership, HPSP,
    Extraordinary Leader: Carla Flores-Ballesteros

      The High Point Schools Partnership had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Carla Flores-Ballesteros, principal of Allen Jay Elementary School. Originally from Mexico City, Flores-Ballesteros attended the Modern American School before moving to Kentucky. Once in the United States, she finished High School at Paducah Tilghman. From here, she attended Murray State University for 2 years before moving back to Mexico. Here, she attended Universidad Ibero Americana and began teaching ESL. Flores-Ballesteros landed in North Carolina after her husband was relocated here for work. Once in NC, she attended Greensboro College and focused on Spanish in the K-12 classroom.

      In the classroom, Flores-Ballesteros taught Spanish immersion for 10 years at Jones Elementary School. She focused on mainly math, spending half of her years in 3rd and the other half in 4th grade. At this school, her focus was Spanish Immersion but she also provided support for the students on the traditional side.  followed her students to their other classes to support them in English as well. From here, Flores-Ballesteros became a Principal Fellow and obtained her Masters in School Administration, as well as her Education Specialist Degree, from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She became an administrative intern at Grimsley High School, assistant principal at Western Guilford Middle before coming to Allen Jay Elementary in 2017. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Education. 

      Flores-Ballesteros has received a great deal of recognition for her work at Allen Jay. She had been nominated for Principal of the Year every year in her four full years at the school. Three of those years she was a finalist and this year she won Elementary Principal of the Year.

      When asked about the successes of her school, Flores-Ballesteros was excited to share some details about Allen Jay’s two dual-language programs. These programs started about four years ago and have prospered under her leadership. In the first dual-language immersion program offered in Spanish, students receive half of their instructional time in English and the other half in Spanish. This is an opt-in program so it is open to any student in Allen Jay’s district who wishes to participate. Both native speakers of English and Spanish are encouraged to join. This group of diverse students allows for them to learn the target language from one another. The school also offers the same model as the Urdu language, the national language of Pakistan.

      The Urdu program is not just meaningful to the Allen Jay family, it has received national recognition. They are the only school in the country to offer a program of this nature. School personnel has also presented at national conferences to demonstrate their co-teaching model. Allen Jay utilizes the 3L program for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to support their English Language Learners. This program implements a push-in model (where the ESL teacher comes into the general education classroom) during Language Arts times. The program also builds off of the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum in lower grades and the American Reading Company (ARC) curriculum in upper grades to support the students in grade-level content.

      Flores-Ballesteros also wanted to highlight the diversity she sees as a great strength in her school. Allen Jay is one of the most diverse in the county and that has created a close-knit school community. Staff enjoy working with one another and stay at Allen Jay as long as they can. The relationship among school personnel shows when they work together to meet the needs in the community. To support not just their students, but their families as well, all materials sent out from the school are translated into Spanish, English, and Urdu. These models of inclusion and accessibility have secured Allen Jay as a beloved neighborhood school.


      Thank you Carla for sitting down and talking with us. We look forward to continuing to talk with and highlight different High Point principals and all the good going on at their school.

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      • High Point Student Leadership Awards 2022
      • Executive Council Story: Dr. Linda Wilson
      • Executive Council Story: Giselle Mansi
      • Executive Council Story: Jakki Davis
      • Staff Spotlight Gallary
      • High Point Student Leadership Awards 2022
      • Executive Council Story: Dr. Linda Wilson
      • Executive Council Story: Giselle Mansi
      • Executive Council Story: Jakki Davis
      ...
      Schools In High Point
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