Keep Hannah Pratt at NLHS as the Theatre Arts teacher!

I taught drama at Crest . When I started there were 20 students in the program. When I retired there were 200! We need theatre taught in schools for those of us who love the arts. The arts are just as important as the other interests covered in electives.

Certainly one of the top Theatre/Drama Educators in Western NC, and the accolades from bonafide adjudicated sources confirm it. We need more Hannah Pratts advancing the arts in our communities!

Hannah Pratt is an excellent Theatre program teacher. Her productions are award winning. Her students have all grown so much since she has been teaching there. The arts are importNt

Keep her and the theatre department!

This program would not be the same without her. She was a magnificent role model to my daughter and for so many others. She gives her all to these kids and that is what we need in a teacher.

Theatre is important to those children who don’t fit the mold of sports, and need somewhere to call their own. What She has done for this program has influenced more than just those in her class, my 4th grader is VERY excited to make it high school and join the theatre program when she is old enough.Let Hannah keep this program alive and thriving for the children of the future!

Hannah is a dedicated teacher who has developed award winning theater productions at NLHS!

I saw NLHS production of Hadestown last month and it was outstanding. Theater is important part of these kids lives.

This is insane that we are even having to sign this petition. Without Hannah this theatre program would not have grown to the caliber that it is at. Bring Hannah back!!

I have played in the band for a musical Hannah directed. The students were well taught in the skills necessary to create a successful show, and they loved working with her. Lincoln is privileged to have a theatre arts/music educator of her caliber!

Arts education can have a huge impact on students — including confidence, communication, creativity, collaboration, and engagement in school. Programs like theater often give kids a place to belong and a way to express themselves that traditional academics alone may not provide.

Every school should be so blessed to have a teacher like Hannah. She inspires, has high expectations and has given her students lessons on collaboration and how practice makes perfect. Something that is sorely lacking in kids these days.

She is a Wonderful Teacher

Please allow her to return to the school. My granddaughter LOVES her!!!

I have worked in a number of shows with Hannah. She has a great love and passion for both theatre and teaching. The school and county are very fortunate to have her.

Hannah Pratt is a truly gifted educator whose impact on her students is lifelong!

I have had many friends children in this program over the years. All have thrived in her class and her shows. I have attended many performances thay have blown me away with the talent she has molded here.

Hannah Pratt was my theatre and choir teacher back when I was a Junior and Senior at NLHS. She was and still is an incredible educator and was one of teachers who helped me get through high school and continue to encourage me to continue education in technical theatre. Hannah deserves to get her contract renewed, continue to teach theatre at NLHS and keep encouraging so many talented students to pursue their dream on and off stage.

North Lincoln is known for its theater department. Removing Mrs Pratt is not only a disservice to the students but also to the community at large.

Just look at her track record and the positive impact she has had on her students, if you're looking for proof of her worth.