Brendan Fetters

CMMS 7th grade Math students in Ms. Gilberti’s class rotated through learning stations, collaborated in groups, engaged in peer discussions while exploring connections between distributive property and factoring. What a packed lesson — wowza!

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We are seeking passionate and dedicated Special Education teachers (CCR and AST) to join our amazing team at Carroll Magnet Middle School. Be part of a supportive school community that puts students first and empowers growth.

To learn more email bfetters@wcpss.net or apply below:

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We’re honored to be nominated in The News & Observer’s “Raleigh’s Best”! Help Carroll Magnet Middle School take the top spot—cast your vote today! 🗳️ Voting is open now through July 25.

*Education category — middle schools*

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What an incredible Carroll Magnet Middle School 7th grade field day today! Our students had a blast, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support from our parent volunteers. H/t to Mrs. Westbrook and Ms. Carter for their collective work in organizing today’s events. 🤩

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Dad and I loved celebrating my mom with a fantastic Mother’s Day lunch on her special day today. 💐 ❤️

As #TeacherAppreciationWeek continues, Mr. Fetters and Ms. Plyler surprised our amazing CMMS 7th grade teachers with Crumbl cookies during content PLCs today. Yum! 😋

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Grateful for the amazing principals I’ve had the chance to learn from directly and indirectly over my many years in public education. Their collective leadership, support and commitment to students have shaped the way I lead every day. 🍎

#NationalPrincipalsDay

Strong student engagement throughout Ms. Gilberti’s Carroll Magnet Middle School 7th grade Math class today as the class dives deep into their unit review this morning. Math is always fun, meaningful with high usage of key vocabulary in Ms. Gilberti’s room — today was no exception. 🤩

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Beautiful spring afternoon for a Carroll Magnet Middle School softball game. Go Cougars! 🐾 🥎

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Grateful to be at the legislature for the NCASA’s annual Education Advocacy Day. Fortunate to be joined by several district colleagues who serve with me on the legislative committee of the WCPDAP. Meaningful day of learning, listening and sharing with legislators. 🍎

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Are you or someone you know potentially interested in joining our fantastic Carroll Magnet Middle School team? We currently have a 7th grade Social Studies position.

Send me a DM or email bfetters@wcpss.net for more information.

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Thank you Ms. Gilberti for leading the Carroll Magnet Middle School 7th grade team through a highly effective lever 2 student engagement strategy yesterday during our grade level meeting. Teachers loved learning about quiz-quiz-trade and how it positively impacts student engagement. 🤩

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I wouldn’t be the person I am without the impactful influence of amazing women. Their collective positive mark makes me better each and every day.

#InternationalWomensDay

This week at Carroll Magnet Middle School we have been welcoming many new magnet families to our school community for the 2025-26 school year. These “signing day” events have quickly been a memorable addition to our welcoming plans for incoming families. 🖤💛

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If you or someone you know would be in interested in potentially joining our amazing Carroll Magnet Middle School team we have a 7th grade Math position now available.

To apply visit the link below. DM or email me at bfetters@wcpss.net for details.

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Public education is at a crossroads, and your voice has never been more important. That’s why we’re calling on educators, school leaders and advocates to sign this letter urging the incoming Sec'y of Ed to uphold and strengthen federal support for education. #EDUSky

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We adore our amazing Carroll Magnet Middle School counseling team and are loving celebrating them all week for National School Counseling Week.

Special shoutout to the phenomenal Ms. Plyler who does so much for our 7th grade students, families and is a top notch teammate. 🤩

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Carroll Magnet Middle School students in Mr. Frost’s 8th grade Theatre elective received a deep overview into the ins and outs of parts of the theatre and acting Friday morning. 🎭

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Congratulations to Ms. Paula Lett, our amazing BST Instructional Assistant, named one of the the WCPSS employee excellence winner for the month of January. We are so proud of Ms. Lett and grateful for all she does for our CMMS students and school community each and every day! 🥳🤩

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Such a wonderful time at the all grade level Carroll Magnet Middle School Winter Dance this evening! Thank you to our amazing PTO, volunteers, organizers and our students for an outstanding job in planning and the implementation of an outstanding event tonight! 🪩 ❄️

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The power of maintaining balance through daily unplugging. Emails, texts, social media. We are plugged in daily throughout our daily lives at work, home and in our lives. It can be and often is — too much. We often spend so much time being connected …

My latest blog post: 'The power of maintaining balance through daily unplugging' dives into the importance of undivided human connection and device free time in our daily lives.

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‪“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” — Martin Luther King, Jr. ‬

‪📸 Dr. King at Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of @ncstate.bsky.social in 1966.

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Today was a challenge for our school community. So grateful for our incredible Carroll Magnet Middle School students, faculty, and families for their strength, flexibility, cooperation, and resilience. 🖤 💛

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Day 1 of Crucial Conversations professional learning. Excited for two days of learning and growing with district colleagues.

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Closing the chapter on a very successful year and looking forward to what the new year brings both personally and professionally. I’m so grateful for all the blessings that came my way this year and am ready for 2025. 🌟

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Wishing all our faculty, staff, students and entire CMMS school community a wonderful Winter Break! Enjoy time with family, friends along with plenty of rest and relaxation. 🎄☃️🎁

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Students in Ms. Barnes’ 8th grade Art classes are making clay ornaments this week in their elective. Amazing seeing these pieces of art start to take shape today. I can’t wait to see their finished painted products later this week!🎄

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Year 20 in public education. 🍎 📸

Carroll Magnet Middle School boys and girls basketball teams took on Holly Grove Middle School tonight for the season opener. Go Cougars! 🐾 🏀

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