Each year, the bright-eyed enthusiasm of my students has remained an ever-fresh inspiration to create a respectful, nurturing, challenging learning environment. My rewards, in turn, have been the privilege to watch their natural curiosity unfold, passion for science ignite, and ability to think critically flower; as important has been the generous support of mentors, colleagues, and family. The Presidential Award is a strong affirmation of the wonderful journey that we have all traveled together.

Zebetta King Raleigh, NC | K-6, Science, 2010

The official biography below was current at the time of the award.

An educator for 19 years, Zebetta King has spent the last 3 years teaching fourth and fifth grade academically gifted students at Swift Creek Elementary School. She recently accepted the position of Elementary Science, Senior Administrator, for Wake County Public School System. Zebetta has served on the Wake County Elementary Science Steering Committee and has been a leader in developing curriculum documents to supplement the North Carolina Science Standard Course of Study. She has presented professional development trainings at many national, regional, and local science education leadership institutes and conferences. She was awarded the Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum and Leadership Development 2005 and the North Carolina Science Teacher Association District Three Elementary School Outstanding Science Teacher Award in 2008. Zebetta has a B.S. in psychology from the University of Florida; an M.Ed. in special education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; and advanced certification for curriculum development and supervision from North Carolina State University, where she is now pursuing her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. She has licensures in K - 12 academically gifted, K - 12 learning disabilities, 6 - 12 science, and curriculum specialist supervision.

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