Angel Noble: Southeast Learning Community Teacher Assistant Of The Year

Press release from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

5/5/2021

Southeast Learning Community Teacher Assistant of the Year Angel Noble originally wanted to work in the medical field. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant 1 and 2 and then became a medical assistant. Each time, she drifted toward working with children.

"I have always loved reading with children," said Noble.

The enjoyment of working with children finally led her to working in a pediatric doctor's office. But seeing her son and nephew struggle with learning disabilities brought her to CMS, specifically working with the Exceptional Children (EC) program. She began working in the After School Enrichment Program at Piedmont Middle School and then as a personal needs assistant at Windsor Park Elementary.

In 2018, Noble moved to her current school, McClintock Middle. She works in classrooms with EC students in them, but is always available for any student. The one thing she always wants the children to understand is that we all make mistakes and learn about them together. Noble even tells the students to point out when they see her make a mistake.

"I would say it is hard to put into words how much Ms. Noble means to the school," said Principal Mark McHugh. "However, it is not always noticed- she just goes about her business in a quiet way doing what needs to be done to support students, families, and teachers. I would be willing to bet that almost every staff member could tell you about a time she went above and beyond to support them or a student in their class. She embodies everything that we look for as a school and a district."

Noble works with teacher Corinne Holland, who said every EC teacher longs for an assistant like Noble.

"She is the assistant that stops everything she is doing to help a colleague in need, regardless if they are an EC teacher or not," Holland said. "She helps ALL kids, regardless of disability, in every way, shape, or form. I have to check on her often to make sure she has taken her lunch break, because she tends to eliminate it sneakily to give more support to the children who need it. The students, as well as the staff at McClintock Middle are extremely blessed to have Angel Noble be a part of the Mighty Scot family!"

This press release was produced by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The views expressed are the author's own.