Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues event Aug. 21 at Central Georgia Technical College.
Price spoke to a packed room about the state of the school district. Her presentation reviewed the district’s strategic plan, recent Georgia Milestones test scores, graduation rates, plans to improve student achievement, innovative programs, school renovations, and recent accomplishments.
“We are doing good work and have made a lot of progress, but we know we have more to do,” Price said.
“We are working hard to make sure all our students achieve at high levels and are reading at grade level.
Price explained that inequities must be addressed for students and families to succeed. She listed the uniform closets, laundry centers, food pantries, health clinic and other resources that have been implemented throughout her tenure.
Price related to overcoming barriers, sharing that she immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was 10 years old, not speaking any English. There were many struggles and challenges that she experienced as a child.
“I know what it is like to go hungry, to have your utilities turned off, to come home to an eviction notice and worry about where you were going to live,” Price said. “When you are facing these challenges, you are not thinking about the great lesson that your teachers have prepared for that day. The only way to address poverty is through education.”
Price is the first person in her family to graduate from high school and college. She has served the Baldwin County School District for 10 years and will retire at the end of this school year.
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