Catawba College Alumna Shaelyn Rowan Named West Rowan Elementary's Beginning Teacher of the Year

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West Rowan Elementary School and Rowan-Salisbury Schools are proud to recognize Catawba College alumna Shaelyn Rowan as the school’s Beginning Teacher of the Year. The recognition was announced at the September 22, 2025, Board of Education meeting, where all Beginning Teachers of the Year across the district were celebrated for their hard work, dedication, and positive impact on students.

A recent 2024 alumna of Catawba College’s School of Education, Rowan has quickly made a meaningful difference in her classroom. Reflecting on her teaching experience, she shared, “I love watching my students realize they can do something they once thought was too hard. That’s one of the best parts of teaching.”

Catawba College congratulates Shaelyn on this well-deserved honor and celebrates her contributions to education in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools community.

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