News for Education
Friday, July 18, 2025
Johnston Community College (JCC) is collaborating with Corning Incorporated, a global leader in fiber optics, to deliver an expert-led Train-the-Trainer Fiber Optic Technician Course. As the nation faces a critical demand for broadband expansion, JCC is preparing a new generation of skilled fiber broadband technicians and our faculty will be on the front lines of this transformational ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
SMITHFIELD, NC - Kathryn Farrior has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. Farrior is the Workforce Development Specialist for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department.
Farrior began her career as a real estate paralegal, but education beckoned. Her father was a CTE agriculture teacher, and Farrior ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
SMITHFIELD, NC - Dr. David Pearce was sworn in as Superintendent for Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The ceremony was held at the Evander S. Simpson Building in Smithfield, where Dr. Pearce was joined by his family, colleagues, and community members. Dr. Pearce was sworn in by the Honorable Addie H. Rawls, District Court Judge, retired.
During the ceremony, ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, June 12, 2025
With advanced manufacturing driving economic growth across North Carolina, building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent is more important than ever—especially in rural communities where new and expanding operations can transform local economies.
To support this critical need, the North Carolina Community College System has released a new Rural Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Toolkit. ...read more
Categories: Business, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Selma Middle welcomes 12 new educators Selma Middle School has welcomed 12 new educators to its halls for the 2015-2016 school year. Joining the team are Tabitha Ammons, Alexander Burgess, Samantha Determan, Patricia Ann Leitner, Michael Llaury, Cynthia Markham, Shawna Marie Phillips, Emily Shelton, Brandon Sullivan, Aaron Tipping, Chrystal Trammell, and Kimberly Whipple. Kimberly Whipple will be ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Education Committee of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce honored seven local elementary school teachers on November 3 at its semi-annual Semester SuperStars Luncheon at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Smithfield.
These teachers were nominated by their principals and recognized as outstanding educators in the Smithfield-Selma area. The teachers were given a plaque and a bag full ...read more
Categories: Education, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Performing Arts at Johnston Community College is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary Concert Series line-up. Season tickets are currently on sale and individual tickets will go on sale August 5th. Tickets may be purchased by calling the JCC Box Office at (919) 209-2099 or by visiting www.jccperformingarts.com. Patrons wishing to purchase 3 or more ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
