The Moore County Board of Education approved Dr. Rachel Burris as the district’s Director for Curriculum and Instruction during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9. Burris will assume her new role effective April 1.
Burris currently serves as the Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction for Moore County Schools and brings more than 25 years of experience in education, including classroom instruction, district-level leadership, curriculum development, professional learning, and instructional improvement. She began her career as an eighth-grade English Language Arts teacher in Moore County and later held several senior leadership roles in Scotland County Schools, including Executive Director and Director-level positions supporting curriculum, professional development, accountability, and gifted education.
Throughout her career, Burris has demonstrated a strong commitment to instructional excellence, data-driven decision-making, and building capacity among teachers and school leaders, said the school district in a press release. In her current role, she has played a key role in supporting district curriculum initiatives, professional learning communities, literacy implementation efforts, and administrator and teacher development aligned with the district’s instructional framework, according to the district.
Burris holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
“Dr. Burris brings a wealth of experience, deep instructional expertise, and strong relationships across our district,” said Superintendent Dr. Tim Locklair. “I am confident in her ability to lead our Curriculum and Instruction Department and continue advancing high-quality teaching and learning for our students.”
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Contributed article and photo of Dr. Rachel Burris.
