Guilford County Board of Education Member Dr. Nancy Routh Named to Honorary All-State School Board

Contact: Jennifer Landes (336) 370-8353
Created: 11/23/2009 7:25:10 AM

The North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) has named Guilford County Board of Education member Dr. Nancy Routh to the honorary All-State School Board.

Routh, who has served on the Board of Education since 2002, was recognized during the awards ceremony at the Association's 40th Annual Conference for Board Member Development in Greensboro on November 17. During her introduction to ceremony attendees, participants learned that Routh has been involved in public education for nearly 50 years, serving as a teacher, principal and now, a school board member.

After she retired from teaching in 1993, her drive and enthusiasm for public education led her to work with Head Start programs and take an active role on the state level in the fight for student rights. She even became a licensed playground safety inspector. Active in the board's governance committee, Routh is knowledgeable in curriculum and instruction, facilities and finance and will often visit schools and observe classes.

The All-State School Board is comprised of one board member representing one of the eight educational districts in the state. These individuals have made significant contributions to boardsmanship during their tenure on the local board of education. The members of the All-State School Board were peer-nominated for NCSBA's Raleigh Dingman Award.

Other members of the honorary board include: Brian Gates, Surry County; Joyce Harrington, Asheboro City; Rebecca Kafer, Craven County; Walter Leigh, Perquimans County; Tom Manning, Alamance-Burlington; Dale Ward, Columbus County; and Chris Wilson, Camden County.