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New Carrboro High School principal chosen

Posted on August 7, 2008August 7, 2008 by Staff

Kelly Batten was named principal of Carrboro High School last week.by Susan Dickson
Staff Writer

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education last week appointed Kelly Batten as principal of Carrboro High School.

Batten has served as assistant principal of Leesville Road High School in Wake County for the past six years. Before entering administration, he taught social studies at Sanderson High School, also in Wake County.

Batten holds master’s degrees in secondary education and school administration from UNC and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from UNC. He was also a North Carolina Teacher Fellow and Principal Fellow.

Asked, via email, what motivated him to want to come to Carrboro High, Batten responded:
“It is evident from the available resources I have examined that teachers at Carrboro High School approach instruction with a high degree of professionalism. In this supportive environment, students at Carrboro High have quickly established a foundation for academic success and extracurricular achievements. When these elements are matched with the essential positive intensity provided from parents who care about the education of their children, then who would not want to become part of Carrboro High School?”

Batten replaces Jeff Thomas, who was reassigned to the district’s central office in May. Thomas officially resigned on July 17.

“Carrboro High School had many successes in its inaugural year, and I expect the school to build upon these positive steps this year,” Superintendent Neil Pedersen said in a press release. “I believe that Carrboro High School students, parents and staff will find Mr. Batten to be well-grounded in what it takes to run a high school as well as an enthusiastic cheerleader for the school. His friendly, personal style will promote unity and trust among all parties.”

School staff and parents were notified of the naming of the new principal by telephone last week.

The board also appointed Priscilla Dennison as the interim math/science coordinator for the school district. She replaces Darlene Ryan, who was appointed assistant principal at Glenwood Elementary School.

Dennison has served as peer assistance and review teacher for the district since 2003. She also taught science at Culbreth and McDougle middle schools.

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