AIG & Exceptional Children
Heather Griffin
Teacher
Teacher
Exceptional Children, 6th, 7th, 8th
Work:
919-494-2971
Mrs. Griffin is licensed in K-6 general education and K-12 exceptional children education.
Valerie Hawthorne
Secondary AIG Facilitator & k-12 Social Studies
Secondary AIG Facilitator & K-12 Social Studies
B.S. Secondary Education (Social Studies), William Carey University
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
AIG, 6th, 7th, 8th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Social Studies, AIG
Work:
130
Mrs. Hawthorne brings over 20 years of experience in education to her current role, where she oversees the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program at our middle schools. She works closely with ELA and math teachers in the advanced classes to identify, monitor, and support AIG students.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards. Our department's goal is to empower students to think critically, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and grow as informed citizens.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards. Our department's goal is to empower students to think critically, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and grow as informed citizens.