Local AIG Teacher Wins Big
at 48th Annual State Conference
Fayetteville, NC -- On Friday, March 3, at the 48th Annual North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) Conference in Winston-Salem, Sarena Myers from Cumberland County Schools was announced as the recipient of the 2023 NCAGT Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Gifted Award.
Myers currently serves as the Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) teacher at District 7, J.W. Seabrook and Beaver Dam elementary schools.
CCS' AIG Program Coordinator Aritia Smalls feels that Myers is deserving of the honor and describes her as "hardworking, studious, and most importantly, kindhearted."
"Just like a forensic scientist, Mrs. Myers plunges herself into the work of uncovering the gifts and talents that often lie below the surface," said Smalls. "With a keen eye for detail, she uses all her skills to ensure that no rock is left unturned when screening and identifying students who demonstrate a need for differentiated services."
According to Smalls, Myers annually engages her students in investigative learning that allows them to see their own world through the eyes of a scientist. Collecting data, analyzing evidence and drawing conclusions is how she guides her students through the critical thinking process.
"Every year there are “Pickle Autopsies” and “Art of Fingerprinting” units taking place in Mrs. Myers’ classroom," said Smalls. "She spends a great deal of her time creating and preparing these awesome lessons; unaware of how much her students and colleagues admire her."
Smalls agrees that Myers dedicates her time and efforts to engaging her students in meaningful and rigorous instruction.
"Cumberland County Schools AIG Program is honored to have such an impactful educator reaching and teaching our students every day."
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Sarena Myers, the recipient of the NCAGT Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Gifted Award, proudly displays her plaque.
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