Rotary Club of Wilson President Clark Moore, left, is pictured with Wilson Education Partnership Executive Director Robin Williams, club Treasurer Larry Giordano and Sandy Arens, the club's director of International Service. The Wilson Times...
Second graders surround Hearne Elementary STEM lab facilitator Olivia Huneycutt on Wednesday after the Wilson Education Partnership surprised her with one of 10 mini grants awarded this week. The Wilson Times Story and photo by Olivia Neely...
The Wilson Education Partnership has installed signs in all three traditional high schools and the Wilson County Schools central office recognizing business partners for their support. WEP executive director Robin Williams said 3C Store Fixtures manufactured the signs. “They are one of our lead partners,” Williams said. The Wilson Times Photos and Story...
Wilson Education Partnership President-elect Rob Ferrell, middle, presents digital teaching and learning STEAM specialist Christine Mitchell, right, of the Wilson County Schools Technology Department a replica check commemorating a $2,000 donation for the Charles H. Darden Middle School Innovation Lab. Also pictured are WEP Executive Director Robin Williams; Darden Middle...
Wilson Medical Center hosted three Career Health Connections students this week. The program partners with Wilson Medical Center, the Carolina Family Health Center, Wilson Education Partnership and North Carolina Area Health Education Centers to give students on-the-job training experiences each semester. Pictured from left are Michaela Whoolery, diabetic educator; Tammy...
Career and technical education teachers from three traditional high schools toured two of Wilson’s largest companies this week as part of the Wilson Education Partnership Career Connections program. “WEP’s mission is to connect the community with the school system, so what we are trying to do with the help of a...
Michelle Driver’s face said it all. The Elm City Middle School art teacher was overwhelmed with joy Wednesday when officials surprised her with a much-needed grant that will enhance students’ experience in the classroom. “This means everything to me,” Driver said with a wide smile. Driver was one of 18 Wilson County...
Ask the next people you see if they can spell “glissade” or “cliquism.” These two brain-twisters were the final challenges for participants at Tuesday night’s Wilson Education Partnership Adult Spelling Bee. Held in Hunt High School’s gym, the event had a ’70s disco theme with contestants dressed in tie-dye shirts and bell-bottom...
For Perla Villarreal-Zapata, a Hunt High School senior, the Senior Job Fair organized by the Wilson Education Partnership was a chance to find an interesting career. More than 100 students had the chance to become familiar with 18 Wilson-area employers at the fair held Tuesday at the Fike High School gymnasium. Perla...
A serious expression swept across Jasmine Arias’ face as Noel Wilson was about ready to give “birth” to her son, Hal. “Have your hands ready. You are going to be guiding the baby out,” instructed Catherine Barnes, a member of the nursing faculty at Wilson Community College. Jasmine was one 62 juniors...
