There is a critical need to attract more qualified teachers to the profession as the nationwide shortage continues. It remains a challenge for school districts in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties.
ABC11’s Akilah Davis sat down for an exclusive discussion with Wake County (WCPSS) Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Durham Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and Cumberland County Schools (CCSS) Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to talk school safety, teen violence, their professional journeys and how to attract more qualified teachers to the profession.
Each of them told ABC11 that initially, this position was never their goal. Lewis was a special education teacher. Taylor wanted to be a history professor. Bracy’s parents were educators. His father was a high school principal and was the only person he ever wanted to be like. They’ve all had different journeys to leadership, but they can agree that they saw a critical need in supporting the next generation…