SMITHFIELD — Benson Elementary Principal Dr. Takicey Dunston has been recognized as the Johnston County Public Schools 2025-26 Principal of the Year, reflecting her commitment to creating an inclusive and high-achieving learning environment.
With more than 30 years in public and private education, Dr. Dunston has focused her career on meeting students where they are, identifying their strengths, and helping them apply those strengths to improve in other areas of learning.
Dr. Dunston began her career with JCPS at Cleveland Middle School, where she taught for 10 years in various special education roles, including self-contained, resource and inclusion settings…