Star Teacher - Carolyn Enoch

Biltmore Elementary

Title: Varying exceptionalities teacher for kindergarten through fifth-grade

What/who influenced you to enter the education field? My third-grade teacher and my father influenced me to enter the education field.

How long have you been teaching with the district? 42.5 years

What excites you about teaching? I enjoy seeing students who "think" they can’t learn.

What was your favorite subject in school? English (writing poetry)

What are your guiding principles as it relates to your profession? With God, all things are possible when you believe in yourself. I believe all students should have an “I’m A Can Do Kid” attitude!

Nominated by: Substitute teacher Marie J. Marks

Here’s what Ms. Marks has to say about Ms. Enoch: Ms. Enoch has a passion for teaching. Her desire is to continue to work with at-risk students who have low self-esteem but are very bright and capable of being super students with a promising future. She has been selected as teacher of the year at her school twice and she was among the district’s finalists. Her passion and desire for helping boys and girls continues to be a lifestyle for her as she works tirelessly to help all students, especially those at Biltmore Elementary.