LONG POST ALERT!!
Those that know my posts, know that neither I nor most of the SW Edgecombe faithful are happy with our current head coach, who is in his 3rd year. So far, he's 6-14 overall and 1-3 this season. I do think that the team will win a few more games this year, but as of right NOW, I would love to see him relieved of his duties, JUST BASED ON THE RESULTS ON THE FIELD. Apparently, he's doing an outstanding job academically with the students, and was just recognized as the Edgecombe County Schools employee of the month. I have pasted the entire notification below. And after reading it, it makes me fearful that he will remain on the sidelines for a little while longer. And so my question is... I know that there are some horrible coaches that have jobs because of their classroom success, and I know that there are coaches who are excellent that couldn't even tell you their principal's names. Which do you think YOUR school prioritizes?
Congratulations to Mr. Carter Varnell, ECPS Employee of the Month!
Coach Varnell has changed the instructional outcomes for our football community. During the 21-22 academic year, Coach Varnell ensured that regular communication with administration and counselors occurred during study halls so that students were aware of their GPA and ways in which GPA could be increased. This summer, when high school report cards came out, there was a line at the principal’s office so students could share their report cards and obtain their current GPA once the semester ended.
Using football as an equity move, Coach Varnell has organized many camps and fundraised so that students without the ability to pay to attend the camp are able to both attend the camp and have money for food during the travel.
Additionally, Coach Varnell has organized two major community events this summer to organize the football feeder programs. During three days of mini camps, SWE coaches and students work with Cougar Cubs, South, and West students to organize mini camps for younger students to experience. Our students were able to obtain leadership skills and enjoyed being a part of building the program. During the mini camp nights, Coach Varnell reached out to school leaders, such as newly named principal, Ms. Melissa Altemose, so that she was able to network with community members during the summer.
During CougarFest, where the community with come to SWE to watch Cougar Cubs and SouthWest practice together, there was no cost for the community to attend the event as Coach Varnell’s vision is about uniting the community, without cost being a barrier.
Most recently, Coach Varnell organized a site visit to Bulluck Elementary with SWE football players in order for the players to volunteer their time with our elementary feeder family students.
SWEHS commends the dedication of Carter Varnell to increase opportunities and outcomes for our students. We celebrate his work and his innovative ideas to increase student achievement.
Those that know my posts, know that neither I nor most of the SW Edgecombe faithful are happy with our current head coach, who is in his 3rd year. So far, he's 6-14 overall and 1-3 this season. I do think that the team will win a few more games this year, but as of right NOW, I would love to see him relieved of his duties, JUST BASED ON THE RESULTS ON THE FIELD. Apparently, he's doing an outstanding job academically with the students, and was just recognized as the Edgecombe County Schools employee of the month. I have pasted the entire notification below. And after reading it, it makes me fearful that he will remain on the sidelines for a little while longer. And so my question is... I know that there are some horrible coaches that have jobs because of their classroom success, and I know that there are coaches who are excellent that couldn't even tell you their principal's names. Which do you think YOUR school prioritizes?
Congratulations to Mr. Carter Varnell, ECPS Employee of the Month!
Coach Varnell has changed the instructional outcomes for our football community. During the 21-22 academic year, Coach Varnell ensured that regular communication with administration and counselors occurred during study halls so that students were aware of their GPA and ways in which GPA could be increased. This summer, when high school report cards came out, there was a line at the principal’s office so students could share their report cards and obtain their current GPA once the semester ended.
Using football as an equity move, Coach Varnell has organized many camps and fundraised so that students without the ability to pay to attend the camp are able to both attend the camp and have money for food during the travel.
Additionally, Coach Varnell has organized two major community events this summer to organize the football feeder programs. During three days of mini camps, SWE coaches and students work with Cougar Cubs, South, and West students to organize mini camps for younger students to experience. Our students were able to obtain leadership skills and enjoyed being a part of building the program. During the mini camp nights, Coach Varnell reached out to school leaders, such as newly named principal, Ms. Melissa Altemose, so that she was able to network with community members during the summer.
During CougarFest, where the community with come to SWE to watch Cougar Cubs and SouthWest practice together, there was no cost for the community to attend the event as Coach Varnell’s vision is about uniting the community, without cost being a barrier.
Most recently, Coach Varnell organized a site visit to Bulluck Elementary with SWE football players in order for the players to volunteer their time with our elementary feeder family students.
SWEHS commends the dedication of Carter Varnell to increase opportunities and outcomes for our students. We celebrate his work and his innovative ideas to increase student achievement.
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