Communities in Schools of NC Leader to Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award from NC State University
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“I can’t think of an alumna more deserving of this distinction,” said Dr. Barbara Parramore, former Department Head of Curriculum & Instruction at the NCSU College of Education.### Raleigh, NC, November 11, 2007 --( PR.com )-- Linda Harrill, president and chief executive officer of Communities In Schools of NC (CISNC), has been selected to receive the 2007 College of Education Distinguished Alumna Award by North Carolina State University.A longtime educator in North Carolina, Harrill was selected for the award due to the significant contribution she has made in the community and her profession.Prior to heading up one of the state’s largest community and education partnerships, Harrill taught middle and high school in addition to serving as a training coordinator for Adolescent Special Education Projects at NC State University.In her work with CISNC, she has overseen the replication of the CIS process across the state, has worked closely with business, community and political leaders and has earned the respect of other non-profit organizations, agencies and politicians.“I can’t think of an alumna more deserving of this distinction,” said Dr. Barbara Parramore, former Department Head of Curriculum & Instruction at the NCSU College of Education.The NC State Alumni Association holds the awards gala annually to celebrate the contributions made by alumni to their career fields, communities and alma mater.About Communities In SchoolsCommunities In Schools has earned its place as the nation’s leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life.For more information on CISNC visit www.cisnc.org.### Contact Information PRStreet Graham H. Wilson 919-467-5567 www.cisnc.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Communities in Schools of NC Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend