Meet Burt Batten, voted Best Elementary School Principal in a brand-new Maggy category this year! He’s been leading the team at Laurel Park Elementary in Apex since 2010. But here’s what we want to know: As a grad of N.C. State, Wake Forest University and UNC-Chapel Hill, which color does he wear on game day?
Red, Batten reports, since childhood. Here’s more:
Favorite school menu item: A tie between Cheese Dippers and chicken nuggets.
Best part of the job: “Without a doubt, the excitement and genuine love of learning that young students demonstrate. When kids gain the confidence that comes with learning to read, solving a math problem, or observing something new in science, it is like they have gained a new superpower and the smile on their face is wonderful to see.”
Most important thing children learn in elementary school: “It is most important that young students learn how to persevere and work through challenges. Learning to read, solve word problems, or write well can take a lot more patience, willingness to accept setbacks and adversity than what kids expect. It’s way more complex than playing a video game!”
- Exclusive Dish: Chicken Tortilla Soup at Los Tres Magueyes
- Just Add Color
- Brown Bag Ministry – The 2015 Cary Magazine Gives Back Charity Partner
- The Best from the Dark Side
- Taking Off: Aviator Brewery
- Best Place to Get a Cocktail & Best Appetizers
- Best Bakery & Best Food Truck & Best Coffeehouse
- Best New Restaurant
- Best Charity
- Best High School Principal & Best High School Coach
- Best Elementary School Principal
- Best Middle School Principal
- Best Home Service
- Best Doctor
- Best Mechanic Shop
- Best New Business (Non-restaurant)
- Best TV Personality
- It’s Here Somewhere
- Hockey Scores With Area Youth
- 2015 Maggy Awards
- Real-Life Resolutions
- Best for a Special Occasion
- How To Buy a Coat
- Dreamfest 2015
- Life & Legacy: A Celebration
