Erin Tyson

Beaufort County Schools

Erin Tyson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Barton College in 2005. She has worked for Beaufort County Schools for 17 years where she has taught fourth and fifth grade with a focus on English Language Arts (ELA). Her current role is the English Language Arts Instructional Coach at John Small School. Erin has received the Teacher of the Year award at John Small School, has presented at numerous conferences across the state, is a trainer for Reading Horizons, and recently became a Rethink Badged Facilitator for Blended Learning.

Erin has served in a variety of leadership roles within her school and throughout the Beaufort County School district. She has been influential with helping to develop district wide plans for English Language Arts as well as train other teachers within her school and district. Erin has served as a School Improvement Team member for numerous years and is now the chair for this committee. Although ELA is her passion, Erin has found herself working closely with technology leaders in her district. Erin is certified in Google Workspace, Apple Teacher, and Nearpod which has led to her leading district, state and regional-wide professional development sessions for educators.

As an East Carolina University Pirate Leadership Academy Fellow, Erin is looking forward to growing in her leadership role at her school and eventually at the district level. She is excited for this amazing opportunity to continue to make connections and collaborate with other educators across the Northeast region. She knows that this program will help her with becoming a successful leader where she can work alongside students, staff, parents, and community members.

Her favorite quote is, “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come” by N.R. Walker. This quote is one that she told her former students to help motivate them as they push towards their own personal goals and success.