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Board recognizes couple behind S.M.A.R.T.
Board recognizes couple behind S.M.A.R.T.
21 October 2021
The Burke County Board of Education recognized Jim and Susy Tilley for their work with S.M.A.R.T. (Supplies, Materials and Resources for Teachers) at Monday’s board meeting. After 12 years, the couple retired from being what Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan called, “the heart, soul and sweat behind S.M.A.R.T.” The Tilleys helped start S.M.A.R.T. in April of 2009 as a grassroots effort dedicated to providing school supplies to Burke County Public Schools students and teachers.
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Board recognizes future teachers
Board recognizes future teachers
21 October 2021
Burke County Public Schools and Western Piedmont Community College have partnered to assign students in the new Associate of Arts and Associate in Science Teacher Preparation Programs with mentor teachers in the school system. The Associate of Arts Teacher Prep (AATP) and Associate in Science Teacher Prep (ASTP) are new, specialized college transfer programs preparing students to complete a Bachelor’s degree in education.
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BCPS announces Recker as 2021-22 Principal of the Year
BCPS announces Recker as 2021-22 Principal of the Year
04 October 2021
As the school day was coming to a close Tuesday afternoon at East Burke Middle School, the trio of Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Karen Auton and Director of Secondary Education Mrs. Felicia Simmons descended on the school to make a special announcement naming East Burke Middle School Principal Keith Recker the 2021-22 Burke County Public Schools Principal of the Year. Swan said, “We are very proud of Mr. Recker. The leadership he has shown through these unprecedented times has been a great support to his school community. It echoes the leadership from all of our principals...
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Episode 17
   Auxiliary Services: the nuts and bolts that hold our schools together - Ep.17

It is the work in our schools that most of the time goes unnoticed… Auxiliary Services. Everything from heating and air, electrical, painting, carpentry and so many other jobs that keep our schools up and running. Dr. Bob Acord, our director of auxiliary services and Mr. Kevin Herron, assistant director of auxiliary services take a moment to explain how they keep each of our schools in tip-top shape for our staff and students. #ignitelearningbcps
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