South Creek Middle School

Date: 8/13/15

My name is Cliff Hudson and it is with great pleasure that I will be

joining you as an administrative intern this year. I am a fellow with the
Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) at NC State University and have been
placed at SCMS as part of my masters degree program. I am passionate
about education and I believe that schools are the building blocks for our
students success in the community.

I have been a teacher for 10 years mainly as a high school

Earth/Environmental Science teacher at Williamston/Riverside High School,
though I taught 7th and 8th grade science at Jamesville Middle School for 1
year. I am aware of the struggles our students face but I believe through
great teachers and school staff that they can be successful. I love watching
students experience success through hard work.

I became a lateral entry teacher after I received my B.A. in Biology

from Barton College in Wilson, NC (Go Bulldogs!). I had exceptional K-12
teachers and college professors that helped me understand the importance
of education while making me feel important along the way. I feel that it is
our jobs as educators to prepare and inspire the next generation of thinkers,
leaders, and productive citizens.

I believe effective teachers are the greatest factor in student

achievement and that learning occurs because of the positive relationships
between students and staff. This is a great staff that I am privileged to be a
part of and believe that we can learn and grow from each other. I look
forward to working with all of you and having a great year.

Sincerely,

Cliff Hudson
Administrative Intern, SCMS