National Award Winning Systems State Award Winners Neill Kimrey, Director of Instructional Technology for Stanly County Schools, is honored as a 2001 Computerworld Smithsonian Laureate . This program guides the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in documenting the information technology revolution.
TILT promotes the integration of technology as a tool into the curricular areas across the district.
The program teaches teachers how to effectively use technology as a tool in the classroom. As a result of TILT, Stanly County students will be better prepared for the 21st century. TILT was conceived and designed by Kimrey with assistance from former Stanly County Schools employees Darrin Hartness and Rob Schladensky. Kimrey was also recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 1999. An Onslow County Bus Transportation Team, bus driver Lisa Huffman and safety assistant Joan Whitehurst, placed third at the National Special Needs Transportation ROADeo competition in Phoenix, Arizona.