New Hanover County Schools 

Professional Development

Enhancing Impact on student learning through professional growth

Professional Development for New Hanover County Schools is supported through the Human Resources Department. The mission of Professional Development is to enhance the impact on student achievement through coaching support along with providing professional learning opportunities aligned to individual growth needs, school improvement goals, and district initiatives.


For questions regarding Professional Development, please contact:

Dr. Katie Fink

Interim Supervisor of Professional Development

katie.fink@nhcs.net or 910-254-4200 ext. 4163

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National Board Support

Score Release Date for all (initial and renewal) 2023-2024 Candidates is December 7, 2024

The National Board Score Release page has a suite of resources for candidates including information on how to access their scores, the scoring calculator, and guidance on how to interpret scores.

Important National Board registration reminders: These items are required for the implementation/continuation of your salary differential and CEUs from the state.

1. Agree to allow third-party notification. The third parties are DPI, NHCS, and NCCAT.

2. Indicate New Hanover County Schools as your school district.

3. Provide your 9-digit NC License number on your teaching certificate.

Rookie of the Year

Educator of the Year 

Aspiring Principals

Aspiring Assistant Principals

23-24 Assistant Principal Training Dates

09/14/2023 

10/12/2023 

11/16/2023 

12/14/2023 

01/11/2024 

02/15/2024 

03/14/2024 

04/18/2024

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