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Speaking of Schools: Scott Fearrington, Loree Perry and Nancy Zeman

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

For the June Teacher Feature, two key members of CHCCS’ summer programming join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Scott Fearrington (CHCCS Director of Community Schools) and Loree Perry (Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for Chartwells) team up with Public School Foundation’s Nancy Zeman to discuss what the district has to offer when school is out.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Deon Temne

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board Deon Temne spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 13th. He discussed school safety issues that will be the subject of the upcoming school board meeting. He also discussed end of school year and summer activities in CHCCS.

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Speaking of Schools: Karina Bautista, NaTasja Jeter and Sol Ramirez

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 31, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by graduating Chapel Hill High School seniors Karina Bautista, NaTasja Jeter and Sol Ramirez, a trio scholarship recipients from the Public School Foundation. Bautista, Jeter and Ramirez share their emotions around the awards and moving on to college, while Scholarship Coordinator Pam Reed shares details on the organization’s scholarship opportunities.

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Speaking of Schools: Carrie Doyle of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education Carrie Doyle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 16. She discusses recent budget reviews and feedback shared to county commissioners, as well as several student achievements as the year is coming to a close.

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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 9th. She brings updates from East Chapel Hill High School and last week’s school board meeting.

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Speaking of Schools: Kim Jones, LaTekka Lewis and Madeline Blobe

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 25, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

New teaching chairs Kim Jones and LaTekka Lewis are joined by 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and the Public School Foundation’s Madeline Blobe to discuss their experiences teaching within the CHCCS district.

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Speaking of Schools: Deon Temne of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Deon Temne speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, April 12. He shares highlights from a recent school board meeting, plans for an upcoming meeting with county commissioners and how CHCCS is adjusting to mask optional policies in school buildings.

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Speaking of Schools: Deborah Cox, Brian Wasson and Nancy Zeman

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 28, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

For the March Teacher Feature, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Carrboro Elementary teacher Deborah Cox, Chapel Hill High School teacher Brian Wasson and the Public School Foundation’s Nancy Zeman. Cox and Wasson share exciting projects they’re doing in the classroom thanks to grants provided by PSF, while Zeman shares ways people can help fund such programs.

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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Dr. Nyah Hamlett, Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Speaking of Schools this week. She shares the latest approaches to masking around the district, as well as some work on the framework for racial equity improvement. Plus: Hamlett discusses potential disruptions from the Estes Drive Connectivity Project being constructed and an exciting performance at East Chapel Hill High School!

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Speaking of Schools: Carrie Doyle of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 28, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

It’s time for Orange County Schools on Speaking of Schools, as Chair of the Board of Education Carrie Doyle visits 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the board’s recent vote on masking, as well as the recent joint meeting with CHCCS and Orange County’s Board of Commissioners.

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