Congratulations to Wilkes County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year, Ms. Brooke Bentley! Each year, the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) recognizes teachers who have successfully completed their first year of teaching and show promise as excellent teachers and education leaders. Ms. Bentley is in her second year of teaching at Wilkesboro Elementary School. She is pictured with her principal, Mrs. Beckie Spears and assistant superintendent, Dr. Westley Wood. She will go on to compete for the regional winner and we wish her the best of luck!