A Raleigh educator has been named the top charter school leader in the state and a finalist for North Carolina Principal of the Year.
Deborah Brown was announced by the state Department of Public instruction last week as one of the nine finalists for 2026 North Carolina Principal of the Year. Brown got the distinction after being named North Carolina Charter School Principal of the Year for her work as middle school director at The Exploris School in Raleigh.
“This recognition is a reflection of the incredible teachers, students, and families who make our schools thrive every day,” Brown said in a news release on the school’s website. “I’m grateful for the chance to represent the remarkable commitment and creativity that define public charter education across our state.”…