Gateway Education Center

08/30/2026

first week photo dump 💚

New faces. Familiar faces. Big smiles. New routines. A LOT of excitement. ✨✨

Our Gators are officially back, and we couldn’t be happier to see these faces filling our hallways again! 💚

Here’s a little peek at week one at Gateway, and if this week is any indication, we’re in for a GREAT year! 🐊

Week 1: ✔️
School year: LET’S GO!

08/18/2026

Gateway Families, You’re Invited!

We’re excited to welcome our families to Gateway’s Title I Information Session & Open House!

📅 Thursday August 20
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to connect with our school community, learn more about Title I, and get ready for the new school year!

Families, please be sure to check your email, classdojo and/or text messages from your student’s teacher for important information, reminders, and classroom-specific updates about Open House.

We can’t wait to see you and kick off another wonderful year together! 🐊💚

08/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Gateway family!

We are excited to welcome nine incredible educators and support professionals to Gateway Education Center for the 2026–2027 school year.

Ms. Courtenay, School Nurse – Brings years of pediatric nursing experience and is passionate about helping students thrive.

Ms. Bridget, School Social Worker – Looks forward to supporting students and families while building meaningful relationships.

Ms. Stephanie, Pre-K Pilot Teacher – Is excited to foster curiosity and create engaging learning experiences for the youngest learners.

Ms. Octavia, EC Pre-K Teacher – Brings a strong background in special education and is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

Ms. Nancy, Teacher Assistant –
Looks forward to building positive relationships and supporting students throughout the school year.

Ms. Aria, Teacher Assistant –
Is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and is excited to support Gateway’s exceptional students.

Ms. Latonia, Teacher Assistant – Brings more than 20 years of early childhood experience and a passion for serving children and families.

Ms. Anna, Teacher Assistant – Previously served as a substitute with Guilford County Schools and is excited to begin her first year as a teacher assistant.

Ms. Ma**ca, Teacher Assistant –
We are excited to welcome her to the Gateway family and look forward to the positive impact she’ll have on our students this year.

Welcome to Gateway! We are excited to have each of you as part of our school community. 💚🐊

08/05/2026

07/16/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year semifinalists! 🎉

Congratulations to each of these outstanding educators whose passion, dedication, and commitment to students are making a lasting impact across our district.

Gateway Education Center is honored to be represented among this exceptional group. Congratulations to all of the semifinalists, we’re cheering you on! 💚🐊

| Semifinalists for the next GCS Teacher of the Year have been announced!🌟Join us in congratulating these All-Star educators.💙

🌟Derly Daza Mendieta, Jackson Middle, Teacher - Spanish

🌟Heather Graham, Claxton Elementary, Teacher - Music

🌟Suzanne Imperiale, Gateway Education Center, EC - Adaptative

🌟Travis King, Page High, Teacher - Foreign Language

🌟Conella McCain, Peeler-Hampton Elementary, 1st Grade

🌟Rodney Milton, Hairston Middle, Teacher - Band

🌟Kimberly Mitcham, Southeast Guilford High, Teacher - Math

🌟Mary Neill, Greensboro College Middle College, Teacher - Social Studies

🌟Jamie Shields, Colfax Elementary, Teacher - Grade 4

🌟Detisa Weeks, Shadybrook Elementary, 4th Grade ELA

07/07/2026

Last Call for Yearbooks!
Don't miss your chance to capture the memories from an incredible school year! Yearbook sales are ending soon (Friday July 10). Order yours today before it's too late! 💚🐊

https://store.shopyearbook.com/gec-yearbooks

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to every kind of “dad” in our Gateway family 💚

Today we celebrate the love, guidance, strength, and support you give so freely. Whether you’re a dad, a bonus dad, a grandfather, a father figure, someone who stepped in when it mattered most, or a dad carrying both love and loss.

We see you. We appreciate you. We support you. Today and every day. 🤍

06/11/2026

From school days to summer rays. 😎☀️

That’s a wrap on another unforgettable year. Happy Summer, Gators! 🐊

06/09/2026

It’s hard to believe that just a week and a half ago, these two amazing students officially closed this chapter and completed their school journeys. 🎓

Watching them grow, learn, overcome obstacles, build friendships, and reach this milestone has been a privilege. Their impact on our school will not be forgotten, and we know they will continue to do great things wherever life leads them.

Congratulations, graduates. We are so proud of you and grateful to have been part of your story.

🐊 Once a Gator, always a Gator. 🐊

05/28/2026

🎓 Join us TODAY as we celebrate our incredible Class of 2026!

If you’re unable to attend in person, you can still be part of this special moment by watching our graduation ceremony livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/tenwebtv

📅 Today Friday May 29, 2026
🎥 Livestream begins at 3:50pm

We are so proud of our graduates and cannot wait to celebrate all they have accomplished. 💚