On April 7th, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced the 2015 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Haywood County’s, Tuscola High School math teacher, Mr. Randy Pressley, was among the top 8 teachers in the state.

Superintendent June Atkinson said “There are so many incredible teachers in classrooms across the state changing lives of students on a daily basis. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund enables us to recognize the best in our public school classrooms.” Dr. John Burris, president of Burroughs Wellcome Fund, said they were proud to recognize Mr. Pressley as one of the top professionals in North Carolina’s public schools.

State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey said, “Great teachers can inspire our youth to pursue one of the most noble professions in the world: teaching.”

Congratulations, Mr. Pressley!

Submitted by:  Dr. Carol Douglas, Secondary Supervisor