North Pitt High School teachers receive surprise supply shopping spree

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Teachers at North Pitt High School were greeted with boxes full of supplies in the school cafeteria, thanks to a generous initiative by Mullins International and the Pitt Community College Men’s Basketball Team.

“I buy things almost every week, so this is a great help,” said Brienna Swinson, a teacher at North Pitt High School. “I’m always spending money at least every other week on something, whether it’s pencils or somebody might need a new notebook or whatever, so it’s a great help.”

Mullins International purchased items from each teacher’s wish list, while the basketball team assisted in delivering the supplies to classrooms.

First-year art teacher Isabel Jackson expressed her gratitude, saying, “I know I asked for a lot, but I didn’t expect everything to be bought for me, so this is going to be great. I’m excited.”

North Pitt Principal Maurice Harris emphasized the positive impact of the donation.

“As a principal, I make sure that teachers have everything they need to be effective in a classroom to ensure that my students are getting the best education possible,” said Harris. “Whenever a group can come and give supplies to help support that, that makes me very, very happy. My teachers are happy and very grateful for what has happened today.”