‘Prize Patrol’ takes trolley tour to honor principal, teacher of year

Published 12:00 am Friday, May 21, 2021

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Courtesy Photo — Morgan Elementary Principal Derek DiStefano was awarded several prizes Thursday, May 20, 2021, after being named the 2021-22 Principal of the Year this week. DiStefano received a beach vacation to Isle of Pslams, South Carolina, from Judy and Bobby McLaughlin and a round of golf for four at the Country Club of Salisbury.

Rowan-Salisbury School board members and district administrators and staff, as part of a ‘Prize Patrol,’ toured local schools via trolley Thursday to celebrate and award prizes to the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year.

Salisbury High teacher Dr. Todd Parker and Morgan Elementary Principal Derek DiStefano will advance to compete for the regional titles.