On Wednesday, Principal April Perkins and District Beginning Teacher Coach Lyndsay Paquette presented 2nd grade teacher Natalie Tidler with Beginning Teacher of Promise for Rocky Point. Natalie Tidler received her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of North Carolina. From a young age, Natalie developed an interest in teaching. Today, Natalie loves teaching because she gets to help students learn and grow. It is rewarding when students understand a concept and have that "aha" moment. In addition to seeing academic growth, Natalie also enjoys teaching because she gets to help students grow as individuals, and support them through challenges and celebrations. Natalie joined the Rocky Point team in November, after completing her Master's. Natalie has loved being a Rocky Point Ram. "Although I came in late, the Rocky Point family quickly welcomed me, and I have developed positive relationships with students and staff," Natalie say
Ms. Tidler will be recognized at the Teacher of the Year Banquet in May as our school's Beginning Teacher of Promise. She will also go through the process for Beginning Teacher of the Year for Pender County Schools. All 19 schools' have chosen 1 first year teacher as their BT of Promise and each BT will submit various essays and contributions to be considered as our PCS BT of the Year, which will be named in May at the Teacher of the Year Banquet. The 1st year teacher that gets this recognition for PCS will move onto the State Level process to be considered for the NCCAT North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year!
While this is seemingly the first step of many, Ms. Tidler, please know that you have accomplished SO many steps already as a Beginning Teacher! Your dedication with your students creates a classroom community where your students believe in themselves every day. Your positive approach to teaching and learning is impactful to your students, your teammates, and your school community. The relationships you have made as a 1st year teacher are evident and so significant. We are so lucky to have you!
