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.

Lauren Fowler

“Not Defined by a Building”

Zabrina Stephens

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

Transportation Team

“We Were Rolling”

Lexi Valentinas

“Keeping Relationships”

Elyse Dashew

“Keep the Kindness Going”

Tracy Custer

“Chromebook Window”

Stephanie Donnis

“Healing the Wound”

Earnest Winston

“Lessons to Last a Lifetime”

Joyce Preston

“Honored to Serve”

Madeline Holly-Carothers

“Fires Every Day”

Virtually Unstoppable

“Bridging the Technology Gap”

Ronny Reddig

“Learning New Things”

David Milligan

“Loss & Resilience”

Christine Tymes

“Not What I Thought”

Angela Blue

“More than Enough”

Choncy Holman

“The Lunch Man”

Magnet Programs Team

“Connecting in Brand New Ways”

Amy McNelis

“I Need Visibility”

Madia Medico

“An Unfinished Story”

Kim Tuttle

“I Have Seen Students Thrive”

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