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Division of Educator Effectiveness and Leadership (DEEL)

The Division of Educator Effectiveness and Leadership (DEEL) consists of five Pitt County Schools employees charged with facilitating the R3 (Recruit, Retain, Reward) Program to recruit, retain, and reward excellent educators to ensure success for every child every day.

In addition to overseeing the district's Advanced Teaching Role Program, Restart Program, and Professional Learning program, DEEL is also responsible or the day-to-day operations of The Kathy Taft Center for Excellence and Leadership in Education.

Tom Feller

Dr. Thomas R. Feller, Jr.

Director of School Innovation & Transformation
252-295-1401 (x8521)
fellert@pitt.k12.nc.us

Lauren Bowers

Lauren Bowers

Professional Learning Coordinator
252-295-1401 (x8524)
bowersl@pitt.k12.nc.us

 

Elizabeth Myers

Elizabeth Myers

Career Pathway Specialist
252-295-1401 (x8529)
myerse1@pitt.k12.nc.us

 

Elizabeth Simmons

Elizabeth Simmons

Career Pathways Specialist
252-295-1401 (x8535)
simmone@pitt.k12.nc.us

 

Shani Smith-Ampley

Shani Smith-Ampley

Career Pathways Specialist
252-295-1401 (x8530)
smithas@pitt.k12.nc.us