Derek Cobb earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia. During his undergraduate years, Derek began his professional career working as an academic interventionist. He was brought to North Carolina when he joined the Teach For America corps in 2016. Derek has taught 5th grade at Lakeforest Elementary in Pitt County and Parkwood Elementary in Durham County. He has also served grade chair, SIT and leadership team member, PBIS chair, and behavior interventionist. During the 2020/2021 school year, Derek completed his Principal Residency at Ligon GT/AIG Basics Magnet Middle School. Derek can be reached at [email protected].
DEREK COBB IS A FELLOW IN THE NC STATE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
NC State Leadership Academy (NCSLA) is one of NC State’s newest cohorts! NCSLA was modeled after the award winning NC State program, the Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA). NELA earned the honor of being named an Exemplary Educational Leadership Program by the University Council for Educational Administration. Upon completion of the two-year NCSLA program, Fellows will be prepared to lead North Carolina Schools. NCSLA Fellows began the program Summer 2019 and will graduate in May 2021.