‘I just felt overwhelmed with love’: Students at Wilkesboro Elementary celebrate Principal of the Year [Video]

Wilkesboro Elementary School principal Beckie Spears was named the Wells Fargo 2024 Principal of the Year in North Carolina, and today, students and staff honored this amazing accomplishment with a parade.Beckie Spears was picked from a group of nine finalists, but the kids and staff at Wilkesboro Elementary already knew she was awesome.With homemade signs and noisemakers, students and staff at Wilkesboro Elementary School lined the walkway to the bus lot to celebrate.Top StoriesYadkin County law enforcement investigates staff member of Yadkinville Elementary SchoolNorth Carolina clinical trial success leads to new breast cancer treatment’Land of Oz’ known as North Carolina’s famous ‘Wizard of Oz’ theme park set to reopenGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereSpears says she was shocked and surprised by the celebration and made sure she hugged all 387 of her students.Spears said, “I just felt overwhelmed with love and appreciation for what I get …