RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - E.E. Smith High School Principal Melody Chalmers has been named the 2016 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.
 
“Melody is known as an innovative problem solver who is committed to the academic and personal growth of each of her students and teachers. Her staff and students truly benefit from the nurturing learning environment she promotes," said state Superintendent June Atkinson in a statement.
 
Chalmers received a bachelor’s degree in English Education in 1998 from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree in School Administration in 2005 from Fayetteville State University.
 
She has served her entire administrative career with Cumberland County Schools having served as assistant principal at Ezekiel Ezra Smith High and Warrenwood Elementary from 2004-09, principal at Cross Creek Early College High from 2009-2011, and now principal of Ezekiel Ezra Smith High.
 
 Chalmers receives $3,000 for personal use and $3,000 for her school