From left: NHA Director of School Quality Steve Pond, and school board members Wendy Ji, Gerald McNair, and Kelsey Armstrong turn some dirt at the North Oak Academy site.
The site, located on the northeast side of Durham, was previously a drive-in movie theater. NHA Director of School Quality, Steve Pond, said he can’t wait to see students in the building, creating new memories, and starring in their own educational journeys.
The event was supported by the NHA Admissions team.
“This school is going to be a wonderful addition to the surrounding community,” Pond said. “I'm especially encouraged by the passion, commitment, and engagement shown by North Oak's Board of Directors. The board has demonstrated a high level of resilience and perseverance over the past few years, and they have confidently stood with NHA to successfully overcome challenges and obstacles in their path.”
NHA Director of School Quality Steve Pond speaks to those gathered for the groundbreaking of North Oak Academy.
Pond was joined at the groundbreaking by school board president Gerald McNair, director Wendy Ji, and director Kelsey Armstrong. North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools Executive Director Lindalyn Kakadelis was also in attendance.
From left: North Oak Academy school board members Wendy Ji, Gerald McNair, and Kelsey Armstrong, pose with North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools Executive Director Lindalyn Kakadelis.Check out a school near you!
About North Oak Academy
North Oak Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Durham, North Carolina, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 68,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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