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Lindsay Skidmore
Kenansville, North Carolina - February 5, 2025 – During Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, Commissioner Dexter Edwards, representing Farm Bureau, recognized outstanding Duplin County Schools teachers as recipients of the Ag in the Classroom “Going Local” grants. These grants support innovative classroom projects that integrate agriculture into education, helping students connect classroom learning to the world around them.
Out of six applicants, three teachers were awarded grants for their creative and impactful proposals:
- Ms. Kinsley DeLeon – East Duplin High School
- Ms. Tanya Novakowski – Rose Hill - Magnolia Elementary School
- Mr. Garrick Purdie – Duplin Early College High School
Commissioner Edwards expressed his gratitude to the Board of Education for the opportunity to present the awards and commended the teachers for going beyond the call of duty to enrich student learning through agriculture.
Chairman Brent Davis expressed his gratitude for the support that the Duplin County Farm Bureau provides to Duplin County Schools, as well as recognizing Ms. Tanya Novakowski for winning her 10th Going Local grant.
Congratulations to all DCS grant recipients!
- DECHS
- EDHS
- RHM