March 20, 2023

The Martin County Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Michelle White as the next superintendent of the Martin County Schools (MCS). Dr. White will take office on May 22.

 The board thoughtfully and carefully reviewed applications from a diverse field of seventeen excellent candidates from seven different states. Although many qualified candidates applied, the board felt that Dr. White’s experience, leadership, and dedication to students and staff would best serve MCS students, employees, and the community for years to come. The board is confident Dr. White will lead the school system to even higher achievement.

 Dr. White has enjoyed a long and very successful career in public education spanning more than twenty years in North Carolina. Since 2022, she has served as the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Hertford County Public Schools (HCPS). Prior to joining HCPS, Dr. White served as an elementary and middle school principal for the Edenton-Chowan Schools (2012-2022) and an instructional technology facilitator, dean of students, and teacher for the Perquimans County Schools (2002-2012). She began her career in public education as an elementary music teacher in Winfall, North Carolina. Dr. White was recognized as the 2018 and 2020 Regional Principal of the year, the 2019 National Title I Distinguished School winner, and she represented North Carolina as the 2018 National Distinguished Principal. 

 Dr. White has an impressive academic background as well, including a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in instructional technology, both from East Carolina University. She has a second master’s degree in school leadership from Elizabeth City State University, and went on to obtain a doctorate in educational leadership from Wingate University. Dr. White obtained National Board Certification, and also holds certifications in music education, elementary education, art education, instructional technology, and school leadership at both the principal and superintendent levels. 

 Dr. White looks forward to the opportunity to lead the Martin County Schools and to become an active member of the community. Dr. White is married to Jason White and they have three daughters; Avery, Isabella, and Paisley. Dr. White issued the following statement about accepting the position:

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve Martin County Schools and look forward to building strong relationships with our staff, students, families, and all community stakeholders as we work together to provide our children with the absolute best educational experience. I truly believe the best is yet to come for Martin County Schools and I am blessed to be a part of the MCS family.”

 Please join the board in congratulating and welcoming Dr. Michelle White as the new superintendent of the Martin County Schools.