Strategic Plan
Duplin County Schools 5 - Year Strategic Plan
2022 - 2027
This plan is aligned with the NC State Board of Education's Strategic Plan
Vision
The vision of Duplin County Schools is to become an exemplary school system where all students and staff excel in a globally competitive society.
Mission
The mission of Duplin County Schools is to work collaboratively with the community to prepare all students for career, college, and life success.
Motto
“A Unified Approach to Academic Excellence”
Strategic Goal One
Student academic success for every Pre-K – 13 student is a priority for all Duplin County Schools.
Strategic Goal Two
Through a commitment to equity, all students will receive a personalized education through access to STEAMA, career, college, and digital learning.
Strategic Goal Three
Every student will be instructed and supported by excellent and innovative leaders, teachers, and personnel.
Strategic Goal Four
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships supported by 21st Century financial, business, and technology systems.
Strategic Goal Five
Provide safe and nurturing environments and facilities for all Pre-K – 13 students and staff.
Measurements
Duplin County Schools is committed to continuous improvement in all areas. Duplin County Schools will show continuous improvement in all areas as measured by local, state, and Strategic Goal Two: national standards.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks is extended to each person listed below who was present and participated in the renewal of the Duplin County Schools 5-Year Strategic Plan. Our community’s commitment to ensuring the success of all students is reflected throughout the goals and objectives that will guide the district’s strategic work through 2027.
Susana Avery
Dara Bailey
Nicolette Barrett
Pam Batts
Walinda Batts
Britani Becher
Matthew Blust
Kendra Bradshaw
Gary Brown
Laura Bryan
Angelo Cavallaro
Tiffany Cassell
Robbin Cooper
Sharnelle Dixon
Ivy Dowe
James Faison
Gina Farrior
Dawn George
Jason Ginn
Lindsay Ginn
Janice Goldsby
Tyler Grady
Adrian Grandy
Addie Hall
Kristen Hall
Ann Hardy
Marketa Hargrove
Jamie Harper
Natausha Hicks
Michael Holton
Denise Humphries
Karen Jackson
Karrie Jarman
Tim Jenkins
Christy Johnson
Bryan Jones
Erica Jones
Roger Jones
Tony Jones
Leon Kea
Karen Kennedy
Tera Kennedy
Lillie Lanier
Erica Levai
Kim Matthis
Renee McCoy
Lauren McMahon
Bonnie Miller
Bobby Mobley
Brittany Moore
Ronald Moore
Taylor Morrison
Nicole Murray
Pamela Murray
Mayshelle Newkirk-Tate Kelsey Nunn
Austin Obasohan** Bridget Parvin
Jeremy Perkins
April Raynor
Janice Rhodes
Monica Rivenbark
Robert Ross
Monica Ruffin
Debra Sholar
Susan Sellers
Lindsay Skidmore
Kevin Smith
Tabitha Smith
Tanya Smith
Brent Stafford
L’nette Stokes
Laura Thornton
Sandy Turner
Daren Tyndall
LaTerri Underwood
Maria Uribe
Amy Wallace
Jessica Whitman
Carol Wimmer
**Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan provided leadership for the renewal of the Duplin County Schools 5-Year Strategic Plan.
Duplin County Board of Education Members
Brent Davis, Chairman
Reginald Kenan, Vice-Chairman
Pamela Edwards
David Jones
Claudius Morrisey
Approved June 7, 2022; Revised June 6, 2023