Lexington Senior High Educator Named Regional Champion
Elizabeth Cross will lead career-education initiatives for the Piedmont Triad region through 2028.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The N.C. Department of Public Instruction has selected Elizabeth Cross, a Career Development Coordinator at Lexington Senior High School, as the 2026-2028 Career Connection Champion for the Piedmont Triad region. She is one of eight professionals selected statewide to fill this leadership role.
Why it matters
This appointment aims to strengthen the bridge between classroom learning and the local workforce. By fostering these connections, educators like Cross help align regional secondary education with the evolving needs of the labor market.
Elizabeth Cross was selected as one of eight professionals statewide to represent the state's eight regions. She will serve in this capacity from 2026 through 2028.
The players
Elizabeth Cross
A Career Development Coordinator at Lexington Senior High School who has been recognized for her leadership in connecting students with workforce opportunities.
N.C. Department of Public Instruction
The state agency responsible for overseeing public schools and implementing educational policy across North Carolina.
The details
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction selected candidates through its Career Development and Work-Based Learning Team to champion the integration of industry standards into schools. As the Career Connection Champion, Cross will work to build partnerships between local academic institutions and area employers to ensure students are prepared for post-graduation career paths.
Timeline
Elizabeth Cross serves as Career Connection Champion from 2026-2028.
The Home Front
This appointment aligns with the ongoing expansion of the North Carolina Career and Technical Education framework across public school districts. The state continues to prioritize localized leadership roles to bridge the gap between regional school curricula and industry requirements.
Parents with students at Lexington Senior High School may see expanded opportunities for work-based learning and internship coordination in the coming years. If your child is interested in career-path planning, contact the school's career development office to learn about new programs launching during this term.
The takeaway
Regional leadership appointments are designed to improve workforce readiness for students in North Carolina. Families can check their local school district website to track upcoming job fairs or career-path seminars announced under this new regional guidance.
Further reading
For more on state-led initiatives in the classroom, visit Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lexington Dispatch.
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