Professional Development
Columbus County Schools

Professional Development 

Welcome to our school district's Professional Development Hub. In Columbus County Schools we are dedicated to empowering educators professionally through continuous growth and learning. At the heart of our commitment to academic excellence is the recognition that professional development is crucial for educators to thrive in an ever-evolving educational landscape. By engaging in ongoing learning opportunities, educators enhance their instructional effectiveness, ensuring they remain well-equipped to address the diverse needs of today's students.  The goal of our professional learning program is to foster a culture of collaboration and reflection, encouraging educators to share best practices, learn from one another, and collectively elevate the quality of education provided across our schools.

Our Professional Development Team:

Laura Hunter
Executive Director of  K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
laurahunter@columbus.k12.nc.us

Jamie Faulk
Curriculum Support  and District BT Coordinator
jamiefaulk@columbus.k12.nc.us

District Instructional Coaches & Curriculum Specialists:
Amanda Greene
K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist  & Coach
amandagreene@columbus.k12.nc.us
Rebecca Ham
K-8 Reading and Social Studies Curriculum Specialist  & Coach
rwh@columbus.k12.nc.us
Casey Waddell
K-8 Reading and Science Curriculum Specialist  & Coach
caseywaddell@columbus.k12.nc.us

Christina Procida-Rush
NCDPI Early Literacy Specialist
c.procida-rush@dpi.nc.gov 

District Professional Development Calendar 

Click on each event name on the calendar to view specific details about the event.  You can even add that event to your own calendar! 


Want to add a learning event to the district PD Calendar?  

Click on the button below to submit your request.