Bladen County Schools

Hear from Dr. Renee Steele about encouraging students to fulfill their purpose in Bladen County Schools.

Meet Dr. Renee Steele

Teacher Ambassador

Bladen County has a hometown feeling with neighbors helping neighbors in the face of adversities or personal hardships. If you desire to make an impact while changing the trajectory of the lives of students, this is the place for you. If you desire to be a role model, this is the place for you. If you want to expose students to different perspectives, this is the place for you.

Teaching

7th Grade World History Teacher

Education

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Graduate

Fayetteville State University

Awards

Positive Behavior Intervention Support Coach
School Improvement Team Chairperson
Grade Level Team Leader, Mentor
Started Girls with PEARLS ( Perseverance, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, Leadership, Service)
WWAY Teacher of the Week
2019 C-SPAN National Conference
2019-2020 Bladen County Teacher of the Year
2019-2020 Sandhills Regional Teacher of the Year Runner-up
2020 Go Global Australia
2020 NCAE Educators of Color Cohort 2
2020-2021 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms

Teacher Certification Program

Why I Teach

I teach because I want to encourage, inspire, and empower students to fulfill their purpose in life. In this rapidly changing world, it is my desire to teach students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world. I want them to know they can impact change NOW while becoming movers, shakers, and history makers.