Lorie Clark
lclark@chccs.k12.nc.usCoordinator of Student Leadership & Engagement
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Provides overall leadership and coordination for the Blue Ribbon program within the Office of Equity & Engagement.
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Oversees program implementation, staff, events, enrichment activities, and community partnerships.
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Supports development of mentoring, advocacy, academic support, and leadership opportunities.
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Primary contact for district and external stakeholders.
Tabitha Gaskin
tabitha.gaskin@chccs.k12.nc.usExecutive Secretary
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Provides administrative support for the Blue Ribbon program, including scheduling, communication, and documentation.
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Acts as a point of contact for program communications and logistics.
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Helps maintain records and supports operational functions of the Office of Equity & Engagement.
Terrence Foushee
terrence.foushee@chccs.k12.nc.usBlue Ribbon Specialist (High School)
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Facilitate the growth and development of Blue Ribbon's high school scholars through personal reflection, service-learning, collaboration, and enrichment.
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Coordinate mentoring activities and support for scholar engagement.
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Assist in recruiting and matching mentor-advocates and scholars.
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Identify academic, social, and cultural opportunities to support holistic scholar development.
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Partner with families and community organizations to enhance scholar experiences.
Karida Giddings
kgiddings.ctr@chccs.k12.nc.usBlue Ribbon Specialist (Middle School)
- Facilitate the growth and development of Blue Ribbon's middle school scholars through personal reflection, service-learning, collaboration, and enrichment.
- Coordinate mentoring activities and support for scholar engagement.
- Assist in recruiting and matching mentor-advocates and scholars.
- Identify academic, social, and cultural opportunities to support holistic scholar development.
- Partner with families and community organizations to enhance scholar experiences.
Nayeli Campos-Franco
ncfranco.sub@chccs.k12.nc.usBlue Ribbon Specialist (Elementary School)
- Facilitate the growth and development of Blue Ribbon elementary school scholars through personal reflection, service-learning, collaboration, and enrichment.
- Coordinate mentoring activities and support for scholar engagement.
- Assist in recruiting and matching mentor-advocates and scholars.
- Identify academic, social, and cultural opportunities to support holistic scholar development.
- Partner with families and community organizations to enhance scholar experiences.
Program Support & Enrichment Coordination
Blue Ribbon Specialists support with:- Organization and delivery of program enrichment opportunities for scholars (e.g., workshops, service learning, enrichment events).
- Maintaining communication with mentors, scholars, and families regarding events and expectations.
- Assisting in tracking participation, outcomes, and reporting as needed.