The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Uhrich, a dedicated Math and Science teacher at Saluda Elementary School in Polk County Schools, has been awarded the prestigious Susan S. McHugh NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.
This distinguished scholarship, generously funded by the Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation of Polk County, provides crucial support by covering substitute teacher costs and offering $250 for classroom use. The scholarship is named in honor of Susan S. McHugh, a former superintendent of Polk County Schools and a life-long educator whose legacy continues to inspire excellence in education.
Stephanie Uhrich was recently recognized at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus during the "Launch-Explore-Discuss: Task-Based Learning in the Elementary Math Classroom" program. She is pictured with NCCAT presenter Meg McKee, highlighting the commitment to professional development and innovative teaching practices that the NCCAT fosters.
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Uhrich's remarkable achievement and in extending our gratitude to all North Carolina teachers for their unwavering dedication and hard work in shaping the future of education.
About NCCAT:
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is dedicated to advancing teaching as an art and a profession. NCCAT provides professional development opportunities to help teachers grow in knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to benefit their students. For more information, please visit nccat.org.