June 6, 2024
(Above, left to right) Latasha Howard-Mott ’11 is New Hanover County Schools’ Middle School Educator of the Year, Hannah Moon ’08M is High School and Overall EOY, Sydney Kong ’15 is Elementary EOY and Brent Hall ’09, ’17M is Principal of the Year. The awards were announced May 9. Photo courtesy: New Hanover County Schools
We are thrilled to celebrate UNCW alumni who have won Teacher and Educator of the Year awards for 2023-24. These dedicated individuals, who have won many awards for their outstanding contributions to education, exemplify the passion and excellence that define our Seahawk community. Their innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to student success have garnered recognition and accolades, making an impact on countless lives. As we honor their accomplishments, we are reminded of the power of education and the enduring legacy of UNCW's commitment to fostering leaders who inspire and elevate the next generation.
Congratulations Seahawks!
Educators of the Year
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Latasha Howard-Mott '11
Williston Middle
Middle School Educator of the Year
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Hannah Moon '99, '08M
Laney High School
High School and Overall Educator of the Year
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Sydney Kong '15
International School at Gregory
Elementary Educator of the Year
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Brent Hall '09 '17M
Winter Park Elementary
Principal of the Year
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Paula King-Jacobs '05
Burgaw Middle School
Assistant Principal of the Year
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Elementary School
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Madeleine Franco '23
Cape Fear Elementary School
Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Emily Tindal '23
C.F. Pope Elementary School
Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Danielle Milliner '23
Surf City Elementary School
Beginning Teacher of the Month for February and Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Emma Petronella '23
North Topsail Elementary School
Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Zoe Roe '23
Micro Elementary School
Outstanding First-Year Teacher of the Year
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Devin Pierce '21
International School at Gregory
New Hanover County Schools’ Rookie of the Year
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Sarah Wood ’21
Coddington Elementary School
New Hanover County Schools’ Rookie of the Year Finalist
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Abbie Capps '23
Lincoln Elementary
Rookie of the Year
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Caroline Altemueller '23
Elkin Elementary School
Teacher of the Year
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Aspen Daw '21
Rachel Freeman School of Engineering
Rookie of the Year
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Kimberly Walrod '23
Bell Fork Elementary School
STEM/STEAM Educator of the Year
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Amanda Rice-Cowart '13
Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School
Teacher of the Year
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Middle School
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Katie French '14
Emma B. Trask Middle School
Teacher of the Year Finalist
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Breylin Young '22
Trask Middle School
New Hanover County Schools’ Rookie of the Year finalist
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Chloe McVetta '23
Topsail Middle School
March Beginning Teacher of the Month and Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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EmilyAnne Sewell Dunn '18M
Cape Fear Middle School
Teacher of the Year
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Chloe Bickers '23
Voyager Academy Middle School
Outstanding Young Educator
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Magdalena Hanusiak '23M
Surf City Middle School
Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Stuart Laney '09, '23M
Cape Fear Middle School
Teacher of Promise Award in Pender County
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Dustin Fitzgerald '20M
Roland-Grise Middle School
Teacher of the Year
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High School
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Emerald Boyd '16
John T. Hoggard High School
Teacher of the Year
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Chris Moor '22, '23M
West Johnston High School
Outstanding First-Year Teacher of the Year
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Brian Schorr '23M
West Brunswick High School
Rookie of the Year
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Brett Walles '18M
Pender Early College High School
Teacher of the Year
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Mia Acquanita '23M
Smithfield-Selma High School
Rookie Teacher of the Year
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Brad Reynolds ’18M
Heide Trask High School
Teacher of the Year
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Principals
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Scott Carter '07, '16M
Cove Creek Elementary School
Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year
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