Halifax County Schools recognized Sharon Arrington as the November Employee of the Month.
Arrington serves as the coordinator of the Halifax County Schools Empowerment Zone.
Her duties are to coordinate and plan a sustainable curriculum for each student, supervise her staff and students, provide counseling to her students regarding post-graduation plans, prepare for employment, and expose students to extra-curricular activities that encourage and promote the development of the whole child.
A consensus from her staff agrees that Arrington goes above and beyond for the students every day.
She spends after-school hours preparing and planning meaningful activities for the students and providing enrichment and professional development opportunities for the staff.
She actively recruits and involves community partners to work with the students to provide real-world experiences.
Arrington also serves as a mentor to teacher leaders furthering their education in school administration and other fields of education.
She provides crucial and critical feedback to the staff that promotes student safety and success and areas of growth for the facilitators at her school.
“I am pleased that my staff nominated me for employee of the month,” she said. “I feel that what I do every day is not a job but a commitment to serving the youth who need that extra push and motivation in our community.”
Arrington said Working at the Empowerment Zone has given her “the opportunity to show the community that all of our children can make a positive impact in the world. Our students have traveled over many waves. The Empowerment Zone is their lighthouse and place for their educational and personal ships to be repaired and launched in the sea of new opportunities and society.”
Superintendent Eric Cunningham stated, “Congratulations to Ms. Arrington on a well-deserved recognition. We are so glad to have her a part of Halifax County schools, and we appreciate all she does for our scholars. The work that she is doing at the Empowerment Zone contributes significantly to the overall success of our district.”
November student of the month
Traci Wade is a first-grade student at Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy.
Traci's hobbies are reading fiction books, learning about science, collecting seashells, and playing with her brother on their trampoline.
Teacher Frederica Higgs said, “Traci is an enthusiastic learner and is consistently putting forth her best effort. Traci is a good listener, hard worker, caring, kind, and a friend. She always comes to school daily with a smile and is eager to learn.”
The student said, “I am really enjoying first grade because this is my first time ever attending any school. I am happy and excited about being selected student of the month.”
Said Cunningham: “I am so proud of Traci for striving for five. Continue to keep up the good work.”
December employee of the month
HCS December Employee of the month is Sonya Boone who teaches social studies at Enfield Middle STEAM Academy and serves as the chair of the Social Studies Department.
Donetta Cherry said, “Mrs. Boone always goes above and beyond to assist not only students but teachers as well when needed. She assists me with maximizing my fullest potential by mentoring me as a 7th-grade team lead. The love and compassion that she shows her students and other staff members in the building shows that she has a compassionate heart and values making sure that EMSA is continuing the legacy of Mr. Patterson.”
Said Dawn Stokes: “Mrs. Boone is an awesome educator who makes her class interesting and fun. She also makes her co-workers feel special with the birthday club and holiday activities and extends herself to her students.
Boone said, “I am so thankful and honored that my peers selected me as Employee of the Month for December, which is also my favorite month. I love teaching social studies, and I love my students.”
Cunningham said, “It is my pleasure to celebrate Mrs. Boone for the hard work she is doing at Enfield Middle STEAM Academy. She is truly an asset to our district and we are thankful for her commitment to educating our scholars”.
December student of the month
Keona Broady is an 8th-grade student at Enfield Middle STEAM Academy.
Her favorite subject is math and favorite hobby is cheerleading.
She said her advice for other students is to do their work.
William Morris said, “Keona was selected because she is improving in class by being able to sound out all of her words and completing her math problems correctly. She has a great attitude and enjoys helping and looking out for her peers in her class. She has a good heart and likes to assist others. She also is involved in cheerleading and performances in school.”
Cunningham said, “Keona is a great student who continues to excel inside and outside of the classroom. I am proud of the work she has done.”
