Ms. Dollyhite joined MACS in January of 2020 as Curriculum Facilitator of Jones Intermediate School. The MACS Micro-School began this August with less than 10 students. The popularity of this innovative program has grown to include over 30 students. With the rapid growth of this program, more support is needed to ensure students and families are well connected with the district and resources needed for success. Ms. Dollyhite will be working with Ms. Penny Willard, Director of Innovative Programming, to structure and develop the school’s offerings while serving the increasing enrollment. She will transition to this role beginning January 3, 2022.
Director of Innovative Programming Penny Willard noted, “The MACS Micro-School has allowed our district to expand our innovative practices. Ms. Dollyhite’s skill set will ensure that targeted and engaging lessons are designed and delivered to meet every child at their point of need. She will be a strong asset to our team and I look forward to serving our students and families with her in this new journey.”
With the vacancy created with her transition, Mr. Dalton Tedder will serve as interim at Jones beginning January 3, 2022. Mr. Tedder has been interning at Jones this semester as part of his work with High Point University (HPU). He is the third educator in MACS to go through HPU’s Leadership Academy. He will graduate from the program in May 2022 when he will have earned a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and be eligible for North Carolina licensure as School Administrator.
Mr. Tedder stated, “I am excited to continue working with the Jones Intermediate School family. Working alongside the administrative team and staff members has been an incredible experience. My internship has allowed me to learn from Mrs. Payne and build relationships with the students and staff.”
Jones Intermediate’s principal, Chelsy Payne, affirmed, “I am excited about the opportunities in store for students and families affiliated with the MACS Micro-School, who will be served by Ms. Dollyhite, and equally excited for the students and staff at Jones Intermediate, who will benefit from Mr. Tedder’s leadership. It is an honor to serve in a district with such dedicated leaders who are always willing to meet the needs of our students.
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