Celebrate the Good
Excellent work is happening in North Carolina public schools every day. Our state has 2,500+ traditional public schools and 200+ charter schools – and in each one, every day, there are success stories to be told.
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Dr. Marlow Artis is the principal at Craven Early College High School (Craven County Schools) and one of nine finalists for the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, which will be announced at a ceremony on May 15. Ahead of the event, we are sharing the finalists’ stories so the public can get to know these extraordinary individuals and learn about their contributions to North Carolina public schools.
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Kelly E. Flora is the principal at Nags Head Elementary School (Dare County Schools) and one of nine finalists for the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, which will be announced at a ceremony on May 15. Ahead of the event, we are sharing the finalists’ stories so the public can get to know these extraordinary individuals and learn about their contributions to North Carolina public schools.
Dustin Farmer is the principal at Ashe County High School (Ashe County Schools) and one of nine finalists for the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, which will be announced at a ceremony on May 15. Ahead of the event, we are sharing the finalists’ stories so the public can get to know these extraordinary individuals and learn about their contributions to North Carolina public schools.
Dr. Latreicia Allen is the principal at John Griffin Middle School (Cumberland County Schools) and one of nine finalists for the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, which will be announced at a ceremony on May 15. Ahead of the event, we are sharing the finalists’ stories so the public can get to know these extraordinary individuals and learn about their contributions to North Carolina public schools.