PPS-PC 2024 Interns
PPS-PC is excited to welcome three new interns who will be working with the organization this school year. Interns from the School of Social Work and the School of Communication at East Carolina University are an asset to the organization each year contributing in many different ways by helping to fulfill the mission to secure a high quality education for each child.
ECU School of Social Work Intern – Bobbie Mills
Bobbie Mills is the Fall 2024 intern for PPS-PC. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work at East Carolina University and is on pace to graduate in May 2026.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is excited about her internship, and anticipating the valuable perspectives she will gain from community members and the insights she will learn about Pitt County schools through various tours and events this semester.
Bobbie hopes to work as a school social worker in her hometown of Greenville, NC. Upon graduation she looks forward to applying the skills and ideas she receives from her internship to her future career as a school social worker.
Communication Intern – Erin Adcock
Erin Adcock is a senior studying Business Marketing and Management Information Systems at East Carolina University and will graduate in May of 2025. Erin loves getting to know people and trying new things. She also loves to travel and had the privilege of studying abroad this past summer in Switzerland and Italy with a couple of her friends. Erin is a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and holds the position of Director of Chapter Finances. She is excited to help PPS-PC spread information and strengthen the public school system here, as well as get hands-on experience in marketing.
Communication Intern – Ashley Heard
Ashley Heard is a student at East Carolina University studying Communications and Psychology and is set to graduate in May of 2025. Some interesting facts about Ashley are that she loves animals and she enjoys traveling and reading. Ashley is most excited about connecting with PPS-PC to be a part of something bigger than herself and to meet great new people who she can learn from.
2024 Community Leader School Tour Series
Each fall PPS-PC, in partnership with Pitt County Schools, hosts the Community Leader School Tour Series. This tour series is designed to introduce community leaders to Pitt County Schools so that they can learn more about what is happening in Pitt County Schools helping them to be informed as they interact with families who may have questions about public schools in Pitt County. Community leaders including: elected officials, faith leaders, realtors, bankers, medical professionals, and anyone else who regularly connects with families, is encouraged to attend one or more tours. Tours typically last approximately 1 hour. If interested in attending one or more tours please email jbreazeale@ppspittcounty.org
2024 Tour Dates and Locations –
October 2nd @ 9:00 am – Sadie Salter Pre-K Center
October 10th @ 9:00 am – Bethel School
October 16th @ 9:00 am – Ayden Grifton High School
October 17th @ 10:00 am – Belvoir Elementary School
October 24th @ 1:30 pm – AG Cox Middle School
