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Board Member Honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine |
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Dot Kearns, at large member of the Guilford County Board of Education, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Saturday, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor. In front of a crowd of approximately 400, Attorney Tom Terrell presented the award to Dot at the annual Democratic Unity Dinner. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. A long-time board member, Dot has a distinguished record of service in the community. She has received many prestigious awards, including High Point Citizen of the Year. In July, she received the 2008 Jack and Marsha Slane Child Advocate of the Year from the United Way of Greater High Point’s Children’s Initiatives Committee.
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In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323. All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments. © 2007 Guilford County Schools, 712 North Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 336.370.8100 |
