The Alamance-Burlington School System is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Tina Lupton as the district’s new Executive Director of Special Programs and Talent Development. In this leadership role, Dr. Lupton will direct vital district initiatives focused on recruiting, developing, supporting, and retaining high-quality educators and school leaders.
Her immediate priorities will include spearheading the Advanced Teaching Roles initiative through Opportunity Culture, a program designed to give excellent teachers leadership opportunities without forcing them to leave the classroom. Additionally, she will oversee strategic programs to train educators, support new teachers, and build a strong, reliable pipeline of exceptional staff across ABSS.
Dr. Lupton shared her enthusiasm for joining the ABSS community and collaborating with its staff:
"I am honored to join the Alamance-Burlington School System and serve alongside such a dedicated team of educators, I look forward to listening, learning, and building strong partnerships as we continue to invest in our people. Together, we can continue to create meaningful opportunities that support educators at every stage of their careers and ultimately improve outcomes for all students."
Dr. Tina Lupton holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations and a Master’s degree in Elementary Mathematics Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the State University of New York at Oswego.
Her professional career spans two decades in North Carolina public education, beginning with eleven years as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher and K-12 math specialist. She then advanced into district-level leadership, managing student support systems, testing data, and school improvement initiatives for Davidson and Guilford County Schools from 2017 to 2020. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of Professional Learning for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, where she directed training for over 5,000 educators, launched a high-retention teacher training program, and significantly reduced new teacher turnover.
Additionally, Dr. Lupton is a published author, a national presenter, and a current board member for the NC CEEDAR State Leadership Team.
Please join ABSS in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Tina Lupton as she steps into this new role to support our schools, teachers, and students!