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Portrait of Teacher of the Year, Windy Lampson, on a blue background

"I want my students to leave my classroom not just as better artists, but as better thinkers, problem-solvers, and human beings."

- Teacher of the Year: Windy Lampson

Erin Millpaugh, Principal of Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, holding flowers and a Principal of the Year award

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge. Trust is the foundation of leadership. Without it, you have nothing."

- Principal of the Year: Erin Millspaugh

Cynthia O'Neal holding an Assistant Principal of the Year award in the middle of a group of staff at an opening staff meeting

"One of the top priorities for me as a school leader is to have an open-door policy. I work to make myself approachable and provide a listening ear."

- Assistant Principal of the Year: Cynthia O'Neal