Erin Thomas, a 2nd-grade teacher at Lilesville Elementary School, has been named a finalist in the NC Center for Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Beginning Teacher of the Year (BTOY).
The finalists are determined by the Regional Education Service Alliance, with a total of 27 Regional winners.
Thomas will attend a celebration and week of Teacher Leadership at NCCAT’s Cullowhee campus Feb. 14-18, 2022 during which time the NCCAT BTOY Selection Committee will review portfolios and interview the 27 finalists. The winner of the NCCAT BTOY will be announced at a celebration event on Feb. 17, 2022.


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