the yearbook

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the yearbook:

Reflections on School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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In the wake of sudden school building closures due to COVID-19 risks, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools staff quickly pivoted to create new learning environments for students. Explore this collection and learn how staff adjusted—professionally and personally—to continue supporting students while working through their own challenges during the pandemic.

Elyse Dashew

“Keep the Kindness Going”

Christine Tymes

“Not What I Thought”

Kim Tuttle

“I Have Seen Students Thrive”

Madeline Holly-Carothers

“Fires Every Day”

Joyce Preston

“Honored to Serve”

Stephanie Donnis

“Healing the Wound”

Angela Blue

“More than Enough”

Ronny Reddig

“Learning New Things”

Lauren Fowler

“Not Defined by a Building”

Madia Medico

“An Unfinished Story”

Virtually Unstoppable

“Bridging the Technology Gap”

Tracy Custer

“Chromebook Window”

Choncy Holman

“The Lunch Man”

Amy McNelis

“I Need Visibility”

Magnet Programs Team

“Connecting in Brand New Ways”

David Milligan

“Loss & Resilience”

Zabrina Stephens

“It Takes a Village to Take Care of This Building”

Earnest Winston

“Lessons to Last a Lifetime”

Transportation Team

“We Were Rolling”

Lexi Valentinas

“Keeping Relationships”

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