My name is Jessica Pendry, and I am the dance educator at Mallard Creek High School. I have danced since the age of 4, and when asked what I should do with the rest of my life, I knew that I would not be able to part with dancing. I am a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, and I received my BA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Dance Education. The students at Mallard Creek have inspired me with their passion and enthusiasm for dance. I look forward to seeing how much our Mavericks will grow in the years to come. North Carolina Dance Theater Award During the 2013-2014 School Year I was awarded and named "Dance Teacher of the Year" by North Carolina Dance Theater (Charlotte Ballet). I feel fortunate and lucky that I can serve in a district like Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools that understands the value of dance as it relates to the positive growth of students. |