Phone: 919-553-1977
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Advertising/PR - University of Central Florida M.S. Library Science - East Carolina University
Jeff Contos
I started out my professional life as an advertising copywriter but quickly realized I needed a more meaningful path. My quest brought me to the classroom in 2001 and eventually to the River Dell media center in 2008.
My primary mission as Media Specialist is to equip students with the skills necessary to successfully navigate the media-saturated world in which we now live. I also provide tech support, orchestrate book fairs, track inventories, meet with vendors...the list goes on.
Together, students and I ask questions such as What information sources do I use and when? How can I sense accuracy and truth in a message? What tools and services best address a given need? How can I produce as well as consume content?
The RDE Media Center is where we read books, create content, express opinions, research solutions, explore the world. It's a fascinating journey that teaches me as much as it does my students.
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JCPS to hold mock emergency student relocation
Johnston County Public Schools will partner with local law enforcement and emergency services to test the districtโs processes and procedures associated with emergency student relocation on Thursday, Jan. 23.
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Johnston Co. School Board seeks public input on superintendent search
The Johnston County Board of Education has hired the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) to help facilitate its search for the next superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS)....
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Applications for Innovative School Programs open Dec. 1
The application window all JCPS Innovative School Programs will open Dec. 1. The district offers programs for high school and middle school students...
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Johnston County Public Schools sets make-up days
Johnston County Public Schools has set the dates needed to make up the two missed school days from Hurricane Dorian. The following days have been designated as make-up days for the Sept. 5-6...
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Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy will not be doing individual school presentations for 5th grade classes this year. However, they will be having an open house for parents and all prospective 5th graders this Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-6:30. All 5th graders and their parents are welcome to attend. For more information please visit the JCPS website.
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Presenters needed for Career Day
Students in grades 3-5 will be participating in Career Day on Friday, March 6th. We are in need of presenters to help teach our students about possible careers they can obtain in the future. Please read the letter below for more information.
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Racerthon Update
Due to impending weather we are moving our Race date up ONE DAY to Thursday, November 7th. Grade level run times will be the same. Please join us in cheering on our students as they take part in our Racerthon Fun Run! Run times: Thursday NOV 7th. Pre-K, EC, Kindergarten & 1st grade will run from 9:30 to 10:30am 2nd & 3rd grades will run from 11:30 to 12:30pm 4th & 5th grades will run from 1:30 to 2:30pm
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CogAT Information
During the weeks of November 13-22, third grade students in Johnston County will be administered the Cognitive Abilities Test. The purpose of this test is to give the teachers and administrators additional information to help assess the educational needs of your child. Our testing dates will be November 13, 14, and 15th. Please read the letter below for more information.
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River Dell Racerthon
We're raising money to fund several school improvement projects. These projects include technology, instructional supplies, cafeteria tables, playground equipment, etc. Please click on the links below to learn more about our Racerthon.
