1. Mission: To facilitate excellence in
education by adding value in the
classroom through special programs,
grants, and professional development
funding.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Barclift, President
George Cox, Vice President
Jeanette Overman, Treasurer
Maria Pharr, M.D., Secretary
Mike Bell
Patricia Britt
Sarah Brown
Doug Gardner
Brenda Gregory
Joe Harrell
Richard Harvey
Chereylyn Headen
Patty Hoggard
Kristy Hornthal
Hilary Hunsberger
Johnnie Johnson
Katie Murray
Norris Raby
Jay Robinson
Amy Spencer
Marina Stevenson
Norman Williams
Clinton York
ADVISORY COUNCIL
H.P. Williams, Jr.
Dianne McDowell
Cecil Perry
Annette Small
Florence Carver
Carolyn Peel
Joyce Long
Betty Meggs
Mr. Linwood Williams
ECPPS Superintendent
Frank Heath
ECPPS Assistant Superintendent
Barry Overman
Board of Education Representative
Angela Noblitt
ECPPS Community Relations Director
Donna Gregory
2012 - 2013 ECPPS District Teacher
of the Year
Molly Brite
Executive Director
Elizabeth City - Pasquotank
Public Schools Education
Foundation
P.O. Box 2453
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
25.338.9115
AVID in our Schools
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AVID Supporters
E l i z a b e t h C i t y - P a s q u o t a n k P u b l i c S c h o o l s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 N e w s l e t t e r
Sharon Tanner & Bill Sherwin Phyllis Bosomworth
Judge Herbert & Annette Small Kiwanis of Elizabeth City Elizabeth City Noon Rotary Faith Gregory
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Benedict Mr. & Mrs. Art Bergman Motion Sensors - Marcy Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wood
“AVID continues to
provide outstanding
results and has been a
worthwhile investment
for students and
educators.”
- Molly Brite, executive director
ix years ago, the word “AVID” was foreign and relatively
unknown. However, fast - forward to today, and
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
is an established, successful program in the Elizabeth
City -Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS) and is
common vocabulary among our area’s educators.
The program, designed to increase school performance
and prepare students for college, continues to see great
success in the ECPPS system. AVID students continue to
exceed required state mandated testing in several core subjects.
For the End of Grade (EOG) reading test, 56.67 % of seventh grade
AVID students successfully passed the state mandated reading test,
and 77.5% passed the required math test. Our eighth grade students
achieved a 68.56% passing rate in reading and a 92.55% passing
rate in math. When compared to local and state math averages,
eighth grade AVID students far exceeded Local Education
Agency (LEA) averages of 74.90% and 85.90% for the State.
The required End of Course (EOC) testing for our high
school students proved successful as well. ECPPS high
school AVID students averaged a proficient pass rate
of 86.14% on the required Algebra I test, versus 73.7%
for the LEA and 78.7% for the State. The English I
EOC resulted in 97.5% of AVID students achieving
success versus 80.5% for the LEA and 82.9% for the
State.
The foundation continues to fund the professional
development of teachers through AVID, positively impacting
students both within the AVID program and beyond. Additional
funds support required tutors who are primarily recruited
from Elizabeth City State University, as well as academic
field trips, such as the one pictured to the right, taken by
Elizabeth City Middle School AVID students. These
funded programs, together with team building activities,
ensure the continued success of AVID in our schools.
Help us keep this valuable program alive in our area
schools! For more information on how you can help
AVID through a donation of time or money, please
contact the foundation office at 252-338-9115.

2. 5k Run/Walk 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
20122012BATTLE OF THE ALBEMARLE
Thank You
to our sponsors!
ver 200 local and regional participants supported the Elizabeth City - Pasquotank
Public Schools by participating in the Battle of the Albemarle on October 20, 2012.
This second annual event provided needed financial resources to support the projects
and programs offered by the ECPPS Education Foundation. Congratulations to the
following winners from each category:
BB&T
Coastal Office Equipment Co.
HRE&M
Kathyʼs Kreations
Monteroʼs
The Pineapple Cafe
Select Bank & Trust
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E l i z a b e t h C i t y - P a s q u o t a n k P u b l i c S c h o o l s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 N e w s l e t t e r
E V E N T U P D A T E
Team Winners
Elizabeth City Middle
School
Go Training Camp
Eagles Battle the Cure
Female Overall
Morgan Wall
Male Overall
Blake Hawkins
Ages 1 - 12
Female
Zoe Pureza
Ava Cox
Brianna Trevino
Male
Logan Britt
David Trevino
Ages 13 - 19
Female
Shayna Etheridge
Erica Meads
Jessica Blankenship
Male
Christopher Hixson
Cameron Pharr
Ages 20 - 29
Female
Jessica Warden
Heather Knight
Erin Leary
Male
Timothy Kulper
Brett Johnson
Brad Foley
Ages 30 - 39
Female
Claudia Mitchell
Clarice Matthews
Laura Meads
Male
Matthew Laub
Billie Sessy
Donnie Markham
Ages 40 - 49
Female
Pam Bellanca
Joyce Abeyounis
Lyn Jenkins
Male
Tarkten Pharr
Raymond Seneres
Michael Winchel
Ages 50 - 59
Female
Dottie Taylor
Deborah Hurles
Lou Ann Williams
Male
John Williams
Junior Hall
Robert Taylor
Ages 60 - 99
Female
Mary Akien
Amandia Ferebee
Bobbi Hunsberger
Male
Tom Waite
Kurt Hunsberger
Jeff Mills
See more photos at www.Facebook.com/ECPPSEducationFoundation

3. E l i z a b e t h C i t y - P a s q u o t a n k P u b l i c S c h o o l s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 N e w s l e t t e r
The program offers intense, strategic training for teachers to help students better understand reading and writing principles,
thus ensuring their long term success.
The foundation continuously seeks financial partnerships and grant opportunities to assist in supporting this initiative. To
learn more, contact us at 252-338-9115.
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Reading Recovery
n 2011, the ECPPS Board of Education sought the help of the ECPPS Education Foundation to secure funding for Reading
Recovery. A first grade intervention program that targets the lowest achieving students, Reading Recovery teaches
concepts to educators that help students learn to read at their appropriate grade level within a 6-9 week learning period.
ark your calendars for the ECPPS Education Foundation Annual Meeting,
taking place on Thursday, February 28th at the K.E. White Graduate
Center on the campus of Elizabeth City State University.
This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Carl Harris, former ECPPS Principal and Wake
County Superintendent, and recent Education Aide to the President of the United
States. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) students will also speak
about their experiences in the AVID program.
Save the Date! ECPPS Education Foundation Annual Meeting
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Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Kim Robertson teaches the principles of
Reading Recovery to program attendees, using methods including a two - way
mirror to illustrate concepts.
Reading Recovery
partners
Albemarle Heath
Phyllis Bosomworth
City of Elizabeth City
The Daily Advance
Mr. & Mrs. Don Davis
Faith Gregory
Elizabeth City - Pasquotank
Public School District
The Elizabeth City State
University Foundation
Jeanette Brothers
Jones Lumber
The Knapp Foundation
Toyota of Elizabeth City
For sponsorship information, please call 252-338-9115 or visit www.theeducationfoundation.net.
Recent updates:
• A full-time Teacher Leader has been trained and hired.
• Reading Recovery is now implemented at J.C. Sawyer, Northside, and
P.W. Moore elementary schools.
• The Reading Recovery Learning Center has been constructed and is
being utilized by both the ECPPS district and surrounding localities.
• Reading Recovery teachers from the ECPPS district and surrounding
counties have received required training.

4. ‘Tis the season to give to public school education! Please
consider making a tax - deductible gift to the ECPPS Education
Foundation this holiday season. By supporting the foundation and
programs such as AVID and Reading Recovery, your contribution
will have a direct impact on the quality of education in our area
schools.
Gifts of all sizes are appreciated and will help the foundation fulfill
our mission to facilitate excellence in education in the Elizabeth
City - Pasquotank Public Schools.
For further information regarding giving opportunities, please
contact Molly Brite, executive director, at 252-338-9115 or visit
www.theeducationfoundation.net to make a gift online!
E l i z a b e t h C i t y - P a s q u o t a n k P u b l i c S c h o o l s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 N e w s l e t t e r
End the year with a gift to our area’s schools
Support the Elizabeth City - Pasquotank School System this Holiday Season!
P.O. Box 2453
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