Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools celebrated a significant achievement today as Principal LaTresha Wilson of Tuckaseegee Elementary was named the 2026 Southwest Education Alliance (SWEA) Wells Fargo North Carolina Regional Principal of the Year.
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“This is my neighborhood,” Wilson said. “My parents still live in the neighborhood. I go to church, still in the neighborhood. And so it means so much to be able to pour into this community, just making sure that they believe that they’re smart, building their self-efficacy, building their motivation. And once they start seeing success, they want it.”
The announcement, made during a special gathering at the school, marks a major milestone in Principal Wilson’s career. She will now compete for the prestigious North Carolina State Principal of the Year title.
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