Author Archives: Tim Markley

This article was written collaboratively by superintendents of the state’s largest public school districts. The goal of our public schools is to make sure that each child is prepared for career, college or the military – and a rich, productive … Continue reading →

   A wise friend once told me never to pick fights with people who buy their ink by the barrel. I have generally lived by this and do not respond to media articles. The Star News article on the achievement … Continue reading →

“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.” – John F. Kennedy Horace Mann, the great American educator, wrote that “education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the … Continue reading →

No position in education has been transformed more over the last two decades than that of a school principal. The role has transitioned from being a building manager, to being an instructional leader. A former mentor of mine, who is … Continue reading →

by Valita S. Quattlebaum, APR Chief Communications Officer Effective communication is critical to the success of New Hanover County Schools. In today’s economic climate, it has never been more important for us to tell the story of public education. NHCS … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of attending the library dedication at Noble Elementary School this week. The library is being renamed in honor of Mrs. Annette Hall who served there for over two decades. I did not get to know Mrs. … Continue reading →

When I began my career in School Administration, I always wanted to make sure that I never lost the connection to the classroom and teaching. One way I keep that connection is by constantly visiting classrooms. Another way that I … Continue reading →

It’s summer and the Ceratopogonidae are here! What’s that? You can’t see them? Well, that’s because they are no-see-ums! As much as we love summer, we don’t like those annoying pests. We also don’t like another summer phenomenon: the loss … Continue reading →

Most of you are aware by now that our application for a charter school at D.C. Virgo has been denied. While I am disappointed, I do not see this as the end of our efforts. I believe the plan we … Continue reading →

A recent news headline states that New Hanover County Schools has adopted a new teacher evaluation system; however, this is not quite accurate. We are not creating a new evaluation process, but are currently in our second year of using … Continue reading →