the yearbook

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the yearbook:

Reflections on School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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In the wake of sudden school building closures due to COVID-19 risks, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools staff quickly pivoted to create new learning environments for students. Explore this collection and learn how staff adjusted—professionally and personally—to continue supporting students while working through their own challenges during the pandemic.

Amy McNelis

“I Need Visibility”

Christine Tymes

“Not What I Thought”

Madia Medico

“An Unfinished Story”

Virtually Unstoppable

“Bridging the Technology Gap”

Kim Tuttle

“I Have Seen Students Thrive”

Ronny Reddig

“Learning New Things”

Lauren Fowler

“Not Defined by a Building”

Zabrina Stephens

“It Takes a Village to Take Care of This Building”

Tracy Custer

“Chromebook Window”

Stephanie Donnis

“Healing the Wound”

Joyce Preston

“Honored to Serve”

Lexi Valentinas

“Keeping Relationships”

Earnest Winston

“Lessons to Last a Lifetime”

Magnet Programs Team

“Connecting in Brand New Ways”

Transportation Team

“We Were Rolling”

Madeline Holly-Carothers

“Fires Every Day”

Angela Blue

“More than Enough”

Choncy Holman

“The Lunch Man”

Elyse Dashew

“Keep the Kindness Going”

David Milligan

“Loss & Resilience”

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