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.

Zabrina Stephens

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

Kim Tuttle

“I Have Seen Students Thrive”

Stephanie Donnis

“Healing the Wound”

Madeline Holly-Carothers

“Fires Every Day”

Amy McNelis

“I Need Visibility”

Christine Tymes

“Not What I Thought”

Joyce Preston

“Honored to Serve”

Lauren Fowler

“Not Defined by a Building”

Virtually Unstoppable

“Bridging the Technology Gap”

Ronny Reddig

“Learning New Things”

Choncy Holman

“The Lunch Man”

Madia Medico

“An Unfinished Story”

Angela Blue

“More than Enough”

Lexi Valentinas

“Keeping Relationships”

Magnet Programs Team

“Connecting in Brand New Ways”

Transportation Team

“We Were Rolling”

Earnest Winston

“Lessons to Last a Lifetime”

David Milligan

“Loss & Resilience”

Elyse Dashew

“Keep the Kindness Going”

Tracy Custer

“Chromebook Window”

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