Founder of nationally recognized marine science program at Wrightsville Beach Elementary retiring Cissie Brooks, founder of the nationally recognized marine science program at Wrightsville Beach Elementary, to retire this year. (Source: New Hanover County Schools) By WECT Staff | April 29, 2021 at 11:11 AM EDT - Updated April 29 at 11:24 AM
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The woman who founded a nationally recognized marine science program at Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is retiring after 20 years on the job.
Ann âCissieâ Brooks is passionate about the ocean and has shared her love of marine life with hundreds of young students over the years. The elementary marine science program she created at the school is the only program of its kind in this region.
Wilmington schools honored as âGreen Ribbon Schoolsâ by U.S. Dept. of Education (Source: Live 5 News) By WECT Staff | April 22, 2021 at 1:44 PM EDT - Updated April 22 at 1:45 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Three schools in Wilmington were honored by the U.S. Department of Education on Thursday.
According to a press release, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary School were both named Green Ribbon Schools while UNC-Wilmington was recognized as a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee.
These honors were part of the Education Departmentâs Green Ribbon Schools program, which recognizes schools, districts, and colleges/universities for âtheir innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.â