Mary Barber

Mary Barber teaches fifth graders of Saint Egbert School (Morehead City). She earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Science Education from Clarion University (Pennsylvania). Barber believes in the vitality of students reading and writing across curricula. These fundamental pursuits uphold in Barber’s words “the importance of proper grammar” and “the impression of neat cursive” as cooperating details in today’s technology infused classrooms.

Amy Smith

Amy Smith teaches fourth graders of Saint Mary Magdalene School (Apex). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton (Ohio). Smith acknowledges the multi-generational relationships building legacy of Fred Rogers (“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”) as her inspiration for developing a dynamic learning community. Smith said: “Students love making connections to real world scenarios and project based learning.”

Jennifer Stutz

Jennnifer Stutz teaches middle schoolers among English Language Arts curricula at Immaculata School (Durham). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York – College at Oneonta. Stutz affirms the vitality of “teaching students to understand how they learn,” and empowering students with relevant executive function skills. “This concept helps me design more creative and differentiated lessons,” Stutz said.

Check back in a few weeks for the announcement of this year’s finalists.

A Blessed and Joyous Christmas to all!

From the Lewis Committee

This is the time each year we set aside to remember to be grateful for all God’s gift.

An important gift we need to remember is our Catholic Schools.

We are grateful to our bishop for his commitment to our schools.

We are thankful for the pastors who, along with their many responsibilities, take on the additional burden of a school.

We are grateful to the parents who sacrifice to choose catholic school for their children.

Of course, the Lewis Committee exists to express gratitude to our dedicated teachers.

Finalists will be posted in about 6 weeks.

Time is running out to nominate a teacher.  Think about the person who excited your student, who made extra time for your student, or who understood your child.

Nominations recognize, not just a teacher, but your Catholic School.  The Lewis Award is a celebration of our teachers, our schools and our ability to choose the best school for our children.  It only takes a few minutes.