Parent Teacher Magazine Cabarrus County School May/Jun 2016 | Page 5

Lowder Completes Superintendent Development
Program
CCS Superintendent Chris Lowder was among 18 superintendents from across
the state to graduate from the North Carolina Next Generation Superintendent
Development Program Cohort III.
The program is designed to support the growth, expansion and enhancement
of superintendents using the North Carolina Superintendents Standards, through
a formative process that advances the stated purposes of the North Carolina
Superintendent Evaluation process, said Jack Hoke, program coordinator and the
executive director of the North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association.
The year-long program was comprised of eight face-to-face sessions that
guided superintendents as they reflect on and improve their effectiveness as
district leaders; focused on their personal leadership goals and linked goals with
district and state goals; and guided and facilitated the professional development of
superintendents toward advanced levels of executive leadership as defined by the
North Carolina Standards for Superintendents.
Hoke said of Lowder, “Chris developed a strong network of superintendents
to consult with as part of the program, and he contributed to the discussion on
emerging issues and innovative practices occurring in Cabarrus County Schools.”
About his experience, Lowder said, “The Next Generation Superintendent
Development Program provided me with the opportunity to network and learn from
superintendents from around the state. I am grateful to the North Carolina School
Superintendents’ Association and to Mr. Hoke for bringing us together to focus on
current issues. Collaboration and communication with other superintendents are
essential keys to success for all district leaders.”
Lowder was named interim superintendent of Cabarrus County School in March
2015. He was sworn in as superintendent in December.
Congratulations, Dr. Lowder!

HRMS Campaigns for Clean
Water

Harris Road Middle School partnered with
www.water.org, an international nonprofit organization
that has positively transformed more than four million
lives around the world through access to safe water and
sanitation. Through a “Change for Change” campaign,
eighth grade earth and environmental science class
students collected $1,500 to donate to water.org!
Students from two special education programs at the
school helped to collect and count the money as an
extension of their curriculum. The campaign was truly a
school-wide outreach project!

Make it the BEST summer
Camp T.N. Spencer
Park Pool Opens
Memorial Day
Weekend

EVER!
Discovery Day Camp
At Frank Liske Park, weekly from
June 13 through August 12, 7 am – 6 pm

Fun Run/Walk 9 am
5K 9:30 am
Festival 10 am – 2 pm

Online registration:
www.runsignup.com
Search word: Hendrick

For more information,
call 704-920-3484.

Nature programming, fitness activities,
games, swimming, arts & crafts
for ages 6–14
$120 – $130 per week

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Cabarrus County parks feature picnic areas, tennis courts, miniature golf course, softball fields,
paddle boats, swim areas, nature trails with activity stops and a fishing pond.

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Cabarrus County
Active Living & Parks

Saturday, June 4
Frank Liske Park

After the race, browse the
vendors, visit the Kids’ Zone,
grab some food and stay for
the exciting Rubber Duck
Race starting at noon!

Saturday, May 28
through Labor Day,
Monday, September 5
Check website for
pool hours and fees.

Hendrick Toyota
Scion of Concord 5K
and Fun Run/Walk

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In accordance with ADA Regulations, anyone in need of reasonable accommodations to participate in any program should contact the ADA Liaison at 704-920-3484 at least 48 hours in advance.

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