Cheryl Bailey
Cheryl Bailey holds a bachelor's degree in French and International Relations from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in Liberal Studies from Duke University, and a PhD in Humanities from Salve Regina University. She became a National Board-Certified Teacher in December 2024 and has been teaching at Rolesville High School in Wake County, North Carolina for six years, where she teaches French and co-advises the Rolesville Coalition for Equity.
The Educator of the Year Awards are presented annually to exemplary educators who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing students for success in college and in life. These awardees model best practices in teaching or administration inside and outside of the classroom, are peer role models, and demonstrate outstanding leadership and excellence in education. Any NSHSS Educator teaching high school has the opportunity to apply.