Mara Swindell

Camden County Schools

Mara Swindell earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in 2010. She achieved National Board Certification in Art Education in 2014.

Mara was the recipient of a Bright Ideas Grant and the Camden County Education Foundation Grant in 2018-2019 and received Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 at Camden County High School.

In her previous position at Camden County High School, she was the art teacher, yearbook co-advisor and National Art Honor Society advisor. She also co-advised Future Teachers of America and was a Homecoming and Prom sponsor. She has served as the Fine Arts Chair for the SIT/MTSS team.

Currently, Mara is serving as an Administrative Intern for Camden County Schools and is housed at Camden Intermediate School. Through the Pirate Leadership Academy, she hopes to grow as a leader who collaborates, innovates and advocates for all students, families and teachers. At the beginning of each new year, she chooses a word to embody what she hopes the year will be for her. This year, her word is “grow” and she truly believes that being a part of the PLA has been a huge step in that direction. This transition into administration has confirmed her strong belief in having a growth-mindset and building relationships with students, parents and the community. She is excited for the new adventure and is so thankful for the relationships she has built with those in her cohort. Mara looks forward to all the challenges to come and to see the growth she will achieve in the next few years.