Beginning January 2025, we are excited to introduce our new initiative:  “BEST Educator of the Month”! This initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of our teachers and school support staff who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on our students, schools, and community.On the 28th of each month, a staff member who exemplifies being the BEST in their community by, Building, Educating, and Strengthening Together, will be selected as the BEST of the Month. The selection team is made up of a group of a current classroom teacher, past exceptional children teacher, past school counselor, current NCCU School of Education student, beginning teacher mentor and current assistant principal.  ​In addition to recognition, we will express our gratitude tangibly with a special gift basket filled with BCB swag, a gift card donated from a local restaurant, and a plaque.Each local business will be acknowledged in our promotional materials, newsletters, and on social media as a community supporter of Bull City B.E.S.T. and Durham Public Schools staff members, showing our shared commitment to education. ​Understanding the need and power of educators in our community, BCB recognizes that it truly takes a village. We want to honor those individuals that are going above and beyond in support of our village.