April Willard

I am educator passionate about working with teachers and students. I enjoy learning and connecting with others who share my same passion for education.

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@MoGreenforNC @mpitremartin CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Excellent choice to help lead our schools.

[Mo Green for NC @MoGreenforNC]

I'm very pleased that Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin will be joining my leadership team. She brings extensive, successful leadership experience and expertise in education. NC public school children will be fortunate to have her working on their behalf.

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[April Willard @WillardApril]

@FridayInstitute @mpitremartin Congratulations @mpitremartin Well deserved. One of the best leaders I’ve had the privilege of working under.

[Friday Institute @FridayInstitute]

We were honored to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin at our 2024 #FridayMedal Ceremony yesterday. @mpitremartin is a visionary leader committed to expanding access for all learners, and she joins an esteemed group of Friday Medalists including Dr. Dudley Flood.

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@ARhyne Yes I am!!!

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@valleygirl1117 @southmontlakers @DeanaColey @C2013Jones Loved it!! And great seeing you ;)

[April Willard @WillardApril]

Congratulations to Churchland Elementary for being selected as a NC ESEA Distinguished School. @dcsnc @DeanaColey

[April Willard @WillardApril]

Thank you, NC, for providing districts with Early Literacy Specialists to support the work in the schools. Amber Fitts is amazing and here she works with teachers on fidelity of mClass assessments. @ARhyne @Mrs_Fitts @CTruittNCDPI

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@ARhyne I’m beyond thankful to have Amber Fitts in Davidson County to help move us forward!!!

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@alavelletcmpub Beautiful ladies-just like their mama!

[Former Superintendent of Education, NC @CTruittEdu]

Things I love seeing:
#Kindergarten registration day in @YanceySchools!

So many teachers will tell you this is their “why” 🥰 (and who could blame them!) #nced

[April Willard @WillardApril]

Staff vs Students Battle of the Books at Brier Creek. Students for the WIN!! They are ready to compete against all elementary schools this Friday! @dcsnc @DeanaColey @emilylipe66

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@alavelletcmpub You are a very kind person and I’m so lucky to be able to call you my friend!!!

[April Willard @WillardApril]

DCS teachers enjoy spending the day learning about teaching foundational skills through LETRS @DeanaColey @dcsnc @emilylipe66

[April Willard @WillardApril]

Great family night at Denton Elementary with their Glow in the Dark Math Night!! Everyone had fun doing math in the dark with their glow sticks. @dcsnc @DeanaColey @emilylipe66

[April Willard @WillardApril]

@DeanaColey Great picture!!!!

[April Willard @WillardApril]

Teachers are loving the interactive, face-to-face LETRS training. Such great information that will transform our classrooms. @dcsnc @DeanaColey @emilylipe66

[Dr. LaTricia Townsend @tricia_townsend]

I continue to awed by the great work happening across the state. @ncpublicschools. We love seeing innovative ways to leverage federal dollars to impact students. @NCDPI_OFP #ESSA #TitleIPartA

[Deana Coley @DeanaColey]

Excited about the DCS Federal Monitoring Visit today! Opportunity to share the explicit instruction in our Title I schools. First stop Hasty Elementary @dcsnc

[Deana Coley @DeanaColey]

Stop 3 on our federal monitoring visit was Tyro Elementary. @tyrobearsroar focused interventions to excel student growth. @dcsnc