WASHINGTON, D.C. – Neuse Charter School in Smihfield is proud to announce that Geri Roth, a dedicated school volunteer who makes Neuse Charter School a better place to learn, has been recognized as a Finalist for the Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award.
Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school operations announced on February 14, 2024, six finalists from across the nation for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. The award – created and named in honor of dedicated volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell who led with love and made everything around her shine brighter – recognizes exceptional charter school volunteer dedication and leadership.
“It is an honor to recognize these amazing volunteer leaders who are the heartbeat of their charter schools,” said Allie L. Braswell, Jr., CEO of The Braswell Group. “Each echoes Shellie-Ann’s essence, showcasing her remarkable ability to lead with love, contribute to a strong school culture, and bring students, families, faculty, and staff together in community.”
Each of the six finalists was nominated by the public charter schools they support, in recognition of their efforts. In March, the final decision on the $5,000 IMPACT Award recipient will be made.
The 2024 Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award finalists are:
- Sujel DaSilva, volunteer at SouthSide Elementary Charter School in Providence, RI
- Cecily Payne-Nestor, volunteer at South Florida Autism Charter School in Hialeah, FL
- Geri Roth, volunteer at Neuse Charter School in Smithfield, NC
- Karen Schwartz, volunteer at Bradford Preparatory School in Charlotte, NC
- Danielle Sell, volunteer at Adeline Montessori School in Oconomowoc, WI
- Kamalich Vega, volunteer at Village Green Charter School in Providence, RI
“We are overjoyed that Ms. Roth has been recognized in this way. She has impacted Neuse Charter School tremendously since its inception, and our school community is stronger and better because of her. She is so deserving of this national award, and we are so grateful for her unwavering commitment to our school community,” said Dr. Melissa Blackwell, Superintendent of Neuse Charter School.
The third annual IMPACT Summit will be held April 23-25 at the Kimpton EPIC Miami and is open to charter school leaders across the U.S.
Neuse Charter School is the only independently governed and operated K-12 charter school in Johnston County.
