Tar Heel Teachers on the Road
The format of this educational travel series is composed of stories of interest from schools throughout North Carolina, education conference highlights, and one-on-one interviews with notable North Carolinians including students, teachers, principals, superintendents, politicians, and other newsmakers. The program launched February 2020.

1-on-1 Interview with Dr. Ethan Lenker: Superintendent of Pitt County Schools
In this special episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Dr. Marlow Artis has a 1-on-1 sit down with Dr. Ethan Lenker (Superintendent of Pitt County Schools) as he reflects on his career and preps for retirement. Dr. Lenker has served as Superintendent of Pitt County Schools since 2013 after previously serving as Superintendent of Sampson County Schools and Jones County Schools. He has over 35 years of experience serving schools and districts in North Carolina.
1-on-1 Interview with Dr. Michelle White: Superintendent of Martin County Schools
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Dr. Marlow Artis visits Martin County Schools for a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Michelle White about her career and first year as Superintendent.
1-on-1 Interview with Dr. Deanne Meadows: Superintendent of Columbus County Schools
In this special episode, Dr. Marlow Artis has a 1-on-1 sit down with Dr. Deanne Meadows (Superintendent of Columbus County Schools) as she reflects on her career as she preps for retirement. Dr. Meadows has served as Superintendent of Columbus County Schools since 2019, and she has 34 years of experience serving schools and districts in North Carolina.
1-on-1 Interview with Dr. Mary Black: Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services, Cumberland County Schools
In this special episode, Dr. Marlow Artis has a 1-on-1 sit down with Dr. Mary Black (Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services, Cumberland County Schools) as she reflects on her career and preps for retirement.
Spring 2022 NCFEPA Conference Federal Programs Administrators Panel
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Dr. Marlow Artis moderates a distinguished panel of federal program administrators at the Spring 2022 NCFEPA Conference.
Special Guests:
Ginny Barrett: Director of Federal Programs, Buncombe County Schools
Dr. Joe Bullis: Executive Director of Federal Programs/CTE, Wilkes County Schools
Dr. Dietrich Danner: Executive Director of Professional Learning & Federal Programs, Durham Public Schools
Jason Griffin: Director of Elementary Education & Federal Programs, Craven County Schools
Dr. Melissa Nixon: Senior Executive Director of Federal & Special Programs, Guilford County Schools
1-on-1 Interview with Dr. Takeda LeGrand: Superintendent of Scotland County Schools
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis visits Scotland County Schools for a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Takeda LeGrand about her career and first year as Superintendent.
2020 JDRF TypeOneNation Summit
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis attends the first-ever JDRF TypeOneNationSummit in Wilmington. He speaks with school nurses, parents, and other advocates to learn more about how educators can support students with Type 1 Diabetes.
Visit to Cleveland County Schools
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis visits Cleveland County Schools. First, he stops by West Elementary School. Next, he chats with Superintendent: Dr. Stephen Fisher. Lastly, he drops by Springmore Elementary.
Clinton City Schools & Sampson County Schools Board of Education Candidate Forums
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis moderates two school board candidate forums. First, he chats with individuals pursuing seats on the Clinton City Schools Board of Education followed by individuals seeking seats on the Sampson County Schools Board of Education.
2020 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis attends the 2020 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference (sponsored by No Kid Hungry NC) to chat with innovators and heroes working to end child hunger across the state.
2020 Gap Year Fair
In this episode of #TarHeelTeachers on the Road, Marlow Artis visits Providence Day School in Charlotte to chat with students and vendors at the 2020 Gap Year Fair presented by Go Overseas.
2016 Visit to the Ocracoke School
Go inside the Tar Heel Teachers vault to December 2016 for our special visit to the beloved Ocracoke School! On 9/6/19, Hurricane Dorian significantly damaged the school. In this never before seen episode, Marlow Artis is given an extensive tour of the school by former principal: Walter Padgett. The school is currently being repaired, and monetary donations would be appreciated. Please visit www.hyde.k12.nc.us to learn how you can donate to their efforts. Follow Superintendent Steve Basnight on Twitter for regular updates on the school's progress: @Steve_Basnight.