This panel of education leaders in NC was such a powerful session for our cohorts of NC TOYs and POYs. Their insight into advocacy in our state as well as the system of education was eye opening. #NCTOYPOY NC Public Schools NCCAT News

I am loving my time with these amazing educators and leaders at NCCAT News! What an incredible day we have had so far. #nced

This week was transformational! HUGE thank you to NCCAT News for treating us like royalty. And thank you to the members of NC Public Schools, Equitable, NCPOY, Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the #nctoypoy family! I am so honored to be a part of this amazing team ❤️

What an amazing week! 2nd of two key events was @bwfund's hosting of sponsor orientation with the 2025 #bwfnctoy team! Heather Smith and the team will begin the year with the end in mind and leveraging the #bwfnetwork of investments and resources as as the means! #nctoypoy

Exploring Mammoth Cave: My 6yo: I wish Josh was here! Me: Who is Josh?? My 6yo: Josh Gates I didn’t know they were on a first name basis 😅

One week ago, our 2024 #nctoypoy team was recognized at the State Board meeting. I am still SO proud to be a part of this team (shoutout NC Regional Teachers ) and to shine a light on the great work happening in Union County Public Schools and the SW Region! #positivelyinform

Attention Union County Public Schools STEM Teachers!!! This is a life changing opportunity through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Check it out!

The Union County Public Schools Secondary Math CF team had a great day of learning and collaborating with our New to the U Math teachers! These phenomenal educators dove into GRR and Class Mgmt with passion and energy! @aghoulihan Lori Leviner Peyton Casey Rimmer Lisa Meier #teamucps #positivelyinform

Took a deep dive into lesson planning with our #NewToTheU Secondary Math teachers this morning! Check out this great group work while planning community building activities! ❤️ Union County Public Schools Lori Leviner Peyton Casey Rimmer Andrew G. Houlihan #mathlove #positivelyinform

Starting the year off with positivity and excitement in the Valley! I’m so excited to work alongside of these passionate teachers and leaders. Here’s to a great year! Sun Valley High School Sun Valley Middle School Union County Public Schools #nctoypoy #teamucps

Opening staff meeting was a success! Summer Feedback ✅ Expectations ✅ Vision ✅ School Safety ✅ Breakout Sessions ✅ - This is going to be an amazing year! Andrew G. Houlihan Bashawn Harris LaRae Biggerstaff Union County Public Schools

Privileged to see our Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC TOY Heather Smith speak at the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education New Student Convocation. Connections were made with old and new friends! I'm excited and encouraged by these future Ts and the opportunities at UNC Charlotte #nctoypoy #positivelyinform

Almost 2500 sign-ins 2day from over 2150 unique members of UCPS were in PD today! What an awesome way 2 kick off the school year & what an absolutely gigantic task! Andrew G. Houlihan Union County Public Schools Susan Rodgers Check out #TeamUCPS 2 see a sample of all the things that happened today!

Shoutout to our Union County Public Schools Math 1 Ts who used vertical alignment + learning progressions to select essential standards, create CFAs, and plan for instruction. Thank you for making today’s PLC a success! #teamucps #mathlove UCPS CF Team Casey Rimmer Lisa Meier Brittany Slaughter

Meet our newly formed Union County Public Schools Secondary Curriculum Facilitator Team. We want to serve Ts to support continual improvement. Please let us know how we can assist “in the U”. Andrew G. Houlihan Casey Rimmer Susan Rodgers UCPS CF Team #TeamUCPS

Happy first day to Ts and Ss across Union County Public Schools Wishing you a year full of happiness and growth! I can't wait to see what this year has in store for all of you 💚 #NCTOYPOY #TeamUCPS #positivelyinform Andrew G. Houlihan UCPS CF Team

I really enjoyed speaking with the Rotary Club this morning about my greatest passion-teaching! We discussed the many amazing opportunities provided for Ss in Union County Public Schools, supporting schools, and my work as the SW RTOY. #nctoypoy #positivelyinform

The future of teaching is in our classrooms!! Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez-Garcia!

Thank you to Public School Forum for an inspiring EPFP Kickoff today! ❤️ And thank you Alfred M. Mays and NCCAT News for your sponsorship!! This cohort is ready to advocate for the students of NC Public Schools ! #nctoypoy #positivelyinform

We are having fun learning together at our first UCPS 8th grade PLC of the year. So excited to spend time with these amazing teachers! Andrew G. Houlihan Lori Leviner Peyton Casey Rimmer UCPS CF Team #teamucps Union County Public Schools