Shenita Moore
Shenita Moore has dedicated more than two decades to education, with a career centered on supporting students and ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities. She began her journey in 2001 as a career and technical education business teacher, first teaching middle school students before transitioning to the high school level. Her passion for helping students succeed and supporting teachers led her into leadership, where she has continued to make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
For the past four and a half years, Shenita has served as Special Populations Coordinator for Career and Technical Education with Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. In this role, she works to eliminate barriers for nine categories of students, including military-connected students, students with disabilities, English learners, students with 504 plans, foster care students, McKinney-Vento students, and students who are pregnant or parenting. Shenita collaborates closely with teachers to ensure accommodations are properly implemented, equity is prioritized, and all legal requirements are met so every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Shenita earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elizabeth City State University and later completed a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix. She also holds Microsoft Word and PowerPoint certifications and achieved National Board Certification in North Carolina. Throughout her career, Shenita has been recognized with honors including Teacher of the Month, Teacher of the Year, and district-level Teacher of the Year finalist. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to transparency, honesty, and ensuring that all students and teachers receive the support they need.
• Microsoft Word Certified
• Microsoft PowerPoint Certified
• National Board Certified Teacher
• Elizabeth City State University- B.S.
• University of Phoenix- Master's
• Teacher of the Year
• District Teacher of the Year Finalist
• Recognition at Career Technical Education Summer Conference for work in Business Education
• Teacher of the Month
• State Employees' Credit Union Board Member
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family. They've always encouraged me to do more and push myself, even when I thought I was at my limit. My husband Antonio has always been encouraging and trying to get me to do my best - when things seem hard, he's always like, you can do it. And then my mom, who is deceased now, she was another one of those that was encouraging to say, you know, you can do it, even when it gets hard.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never give impulsive responses when asked questions. I need to make sure I verify and make sure the correct information is given to staff and students that I support. I've always been taught, don't be impulsive. If you don't know, make sure you find out and follow up with the correct answer to support.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Make sure you're confident. Be unapologetic when you enter any room. Face any fears. And give it your all when you're supporting your students and staff that need help.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Some of the biggest challenges right now is there are so many students who need support, and sometimes we don't have enough people going into the field of education. But there are plenty of opportunities to support these students. We have plenty of resources available to help our students out. Education's never going away, we just need more people to come help.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being transparent, honest, and supporting others. In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my family and attending my church.