BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education voted unanimously on May 8 to appoint new principals at Cove Creek and Parkway schools.
Kelly Walker, who currently serves as a Watauga High School assistant principal, will take the lead at Cove Creek, while Parkway Assistant Principal Patty Buckner is set to head Parkway School.
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[scared] Rip Parkway Elementary
Congratulations to Kelly Walker and Patty Buckner. We have seen positive changes to the approach of filling positions under the leadership of Dr. Elliot. He has proven to be the answer to what our school system has needed for a long time.
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