The holiday celeration returned the biggest Amusement park in the Carolinas. Carowind’s Annual Winterfest returned, bringing the Christmas Spirit to all, young and old. The park has been decorated with lights, winter-themed shows, holiday theme food.
At the entrance, partrons are greeted by Festive Music, Friendly Nutcrackers, and the
inviting aroma of Cinnamon, Coffee, Cider and Chocolate.
The winter celebration includes the Tinker’s Toy Factory live show, the Wonderland Parade and Holiday-theme meals, drinks and desserts.
A trip to Carowinds would not be complete with the without rides on some of the fastest roller coasters in the Southeast. The Fury 325 and the Thunder Striker are fan favorites for any rollercoaster
enthusist, and winter windchill only enhances the experience.
After haveing fun in the cold, there is more fun to be found in the many dining halls in the park. There are many differnt foods and drinks to warm you up. Mrs. Claus Kitchen is one of my personal favorites. The Cookies and Eggnog were scrumptious.
Anyone who travels to Charlotte should add Carowinds’ Winterfest to their itinerary
the right place in which to pursue her educational goals.
“This is my alma mater, so it feels like home. I know the quality of education that I received in my undergraduate studies, so it’s just the right decision and choice for me to come back,” she said.
The title of her dissertation was “An Examination of the Role of School Climate in Shaping Teacher Retention Decisions in South Carolina High Schools.”
“I’ve had a lot of experience working with rural schools and urban schools. We tend to find that we can get teachers to come, but it’s getting them to stay that’s the trick. So, I try to focus on how we can keep teachers,” said Dozier, a teacher in the Charleston County School District.
“I want to dig more into my research with high school climate, culture and teacher retention and do some consulting work and continue in serving school districts,” she said. Leadership beyond the degree
Dr. Todd A. Walker, superintendent of Richland School District 1, served as the featured speaker during the ceremony.
Walker stressed the importance of leadership, mentors, relationships, growth and children during his speech.
“Leadership happens no matter where you are. Leadership is not a position. Leadership is a disposition,” the superintendent said. “Stay on the growing edge.”
For more information about SC State’s Doctor of Educational Leadership program, contact Dr. Percy A. Mack Jr., chairman of the Department of Educational Leadership, at pmack@scsu.edu or 803- 516-4734. Information about all SC State fields of study can be found at www.scsu.edu/ academics.
