Author Archives: Valita Quattlebaum

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, teachers and administrators, school board members and of course, Mosley scholars. First, I would like to thank each of you for being here tonight and for your support throughout our high school … Continue reading →

Mrs. Nunnally is a former New Hanover County Board Member and principal. Many years ago, I was fortunate to have a male volunteer in my classroom at a public night school or extended day program. There were about forty students … Continue reading →

“Any time, any place, learn at your pace” is an approach to teaching and learning that is changing the way in which many of our students interact with their coursework in New Hanover County Schools (NHCS). Virtual Courses-NCVPS Rather than … Continue reading →

As we go from school to school, we are inspired by all of the innovative ways that students and teachers are seamlessly incorporating technology into their day. No longer is technology use optional – it is essential and will only … Continue reading →

Back in 1997, I was working as a teacher assistant at a tiny high school just west of Boston, Massachusetts. I was finishing up my Bachelor Degree so that I could one day become a history teacher, getting my foot … Continue reading →

Dear Parents, Staffs and Community Members: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all of the families involved in the Newtown tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. In the meantime, we will remain diligent in providing security … Continue reading →

Somewhere around Halloween, we begin to be bombarded by the sights and sounds of the holidays and by Thanksgiving, the season reaches a peak which will last through to the New Year. Regardless of why you celebrate or if you … Continue reading →

Let’s start with a quick story. I am flying back from San Diego on a Friday and I am seated on the six-hour flight next to a young woman and her infant child. We strike up a conversation in which … Continue reading →

District to offer new Title I After-School Supplemental Educational Services Important changes that parents need to know about have been made to federal accountability reporting. On May 29, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education approved North Carolina’s Elementary and Secondary … Continue reading →

New Hanover County Schools encourages student attendance to avoid the detrimental effects of excessive absences. While establishing the habit of regular attendance and arriving on time should begin in elementary school, poor attendance may take a hefty toll on high … Continue reading →