In making the announcement, NCCAT executive director Dr. Elaine Franklin said, “We are very fortunate to have Angie Hambling joining us as chief of staff. The depth and breadth of her experience, as well as her open communication style, make her exactly the right fit for this position. She possesses a keen understanding of K–12 education, particularly in the area of educational leadership, and exhibits a deep respect for the teaching profession.”
Hambling, who was chosen from a pool of 34 applicants, has more than 25 years of experience serving in public education. According to Franklin, she has earned a number of awards and recognitions over the course of her career and made enormous contributions to her community. As principal of Rolling Prairie Elementary School, she found funding and established an out-of-school activities center to serve one-quarter of the school’s students who live in a mobile trailer community. The school was recently recognized by the Target Corporation with a grant for $100,000, a portion of which will be used to support the activities center.
“As the new chief of staff, I am energized and excited to be a part of this organization, and look forward to working with teachers, administrators, and educational leaders from across the state,” Hambling said. “North Carolina places an extraordinary value upon the future of its children through its transformational efforts to improve their education. Children who experience positive relationships with their teachers are inspired to learn; therefore the ongoing development of caring, highly qualified and skilled teachers must be a priority. The kind of support that North Carolina provides its teachers through the mission and activities of NCCAT is something that most educators in our nation can only dream about.”
NCCAT’s instructional programming is designed to give teachers the support and resources they need to be highly successful and enhance student achievement. The chief of staff is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the organization and acts on behalf of the executive director in the event of her absence. For more information about NCCAT, visit www.nccat.org or call 828-293-5202.