Thomasville City Schools

Hear from Richelle Rader about relationships that last a lifetime at Thomasville City Schools.

Meet Richelle Rader

Teacher Ambassador

I teach in the Thomasville City Schools because this is the BEST school system in NC! I have taught in Thomasville for 16 of my 20-years. This district has allowed me the opportunity to further my education. They have provided an endless amount of training, allowing me to be a better teacher for my students. Our district is a great place to work because it definitely feels like “family”. I have been blessed to teach in a district that supports me and the students of Thomasville.

Teaching

4th grade ELA, Science, and Social Studies Teacher

Education

Undergraduate

Glenville State College

Graduate

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Awards

2005 – 2006, Liberty Drive Elementary Teacher of the Year, District Teacher of the Year for Thomasville City Schools
2007 Horace Mann Scholar to represent North Carolina to study Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois
2015 – 2016, Fairview Elementary Teacher of the Year, Guilford County Schools
2018-2019, Liberty Drive Elementary Teacher of the Year, District Teacher of the Year for Thomasville City Schools

Teacher Certification Program

Glenville State College

Why I Teach

I cannot imagine what my life would be like with any other profession other than being a teacher! I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in the 3rd grade and I am now into my 20th year of teaching. Teaching has allowed me to form so many relationships with students and other teachers that will last a lifetime. I believe what inspires me to teach day-in and day-out is the way the students are willing to learn, whether it be academically or just a “life lesson”. I have learned so much from all of the students over the last 20 years of being a teacher. I believe they teach me as well me teaching them. I am absolutely blessed to be able to have a job that I love!