Shea James, a dedicated teacher of AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and Physical Science at Green Level High School, has been awarded the prestigious Robert E. and Hattie H. Bridges NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. This esteemed scholarship covers substitute teacher costs and provides $250 for classroom use.
It honors the legacy of Robert E. and the late Hattie H. Bridges, two outstanding North Carolina educators who brought about significant positive changes in North Carolina public schools over their 30-year careers. Dr. Bridges began his career as an elementary school teacher in Raleigh City Schools. His roles evolved to include classroom teacher at the high school level, principal, assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent, and superintendent with the Wake County Public School System, retiring in 1989. Mrs. Bridges contributed as a classroom teacher, chair of the health and physical education department, and the women’s basketball coach at Enloe High School in Raleigh. The NCCAT Robert E. and Hattie H. Bridges Honored Educator Scholarship pays tribute to the Bridges family's dedication to all students and their lifelong commitment to the teaching profession.
Ms. James is pictured with NCCAT faculty member Jason Lineberger during the "Your Move: Harnessing Design Thinking Using Tabletop Games" program recently at NCCAT Cullowhee.
For more information on the scholarship opportunities and NCCAT programming visit nccat.org.