Lanisha Daye
Lanisha Daye of L.B. Yancey Elementary School, has been selected as the North Carolina Association of Educators’ 2015 Assistant Principal of the Year.
Daye was notified of the state award on March 2. She has been the assistant principal of L.B. Yancey for the past three school years. In November, Daye was named the Vance County Schools’ Assistant Principal of the Year for 2014-2015.
Dr. Michael Putney, principal of Dabney Elementary School and president of the NCAE Division of Principals and Administrators, nominated Daye for the state award.
With the NCAE award, Daye is considered the top assistant principal in the state as recognized by the prestigious educational organization.
Daye has already proven to be a valuable part of the administrative team, joining Principal Clarence Hicks, at L.B. Yancey. She is a strong instructional leader and champions the school’s successful reading program. Over the last two school years, she has planned and coordinated a reading program that focuses on a particular theme and includes lots of special events, such as this year’s RODEO kickoff, Wild
Wild West Week activities, Round Up Pen Pal Week and the Dr. Seuss Bandana Reading. The program this year challenges students to read a total of 25,340 books by the end of the school year.
Daye serves this year as the leader of assistant principals in the district and represents the school system in the Leadership Vance Program, which brings young business leaders together to enhance their leadership skills and to get a strong understanding of the county’s history, present day business environment and future aspirations.
In her notification letter for the award, NCAE officials wrote, “It was obvious from your application and personal interview of your dedication to the education profession, teaching and learning of all students and the association. We are proud that you will represent NCAE as an example of educational excellence.”
Daye will be honored at the NCAE Representative Assembly March 20-21 and a plaque will be presented to her by NCAE officials at a local event in April or May.