Moore County Schools' Synan wins award
Jack Hoke, executive director of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association, said that Synan exemplifies the traits that have guided Houston's career in educational leadership.
'She has a commitment to continuous improvement, high standards of ethical conduct, strategic planning, improving student performance and meeting the needs of the 21st century workforce,' he said. 'I look forward to Ms. Synan serving as Deputy Superintendent of the Moore County Schools effective July 1.'
He noted that Synan has 25 years of experience in public education and has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of student support services and a chief academic officer.
She is currently the assistant superintendent for academics and student support services for Moore County Schools.
Synan earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Elmira College, a master's degree in educational leadership from High Point University, and an educational specialist degree in education administration and supervision from East Carolina University.
Houston is president and CEO of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center. He served as superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District for 10 years where he opened the first year-round school in North Carolina.
Houston has been a champion for strategic planning, student performance and accountability, meeting the needs of the 21st century workforce, skills for the STEM world and building education partnerships, a release states. He also served as the first executive director of the University of North Carolina Center for Leadership Development.
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