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‘We are extremely heartbroken,’ Guilford County Schools mourns loss of former Chief of Staff Dr. Nora Carr

Guilford County Schools said Dr. Nora Carr who served as Chief of Staff for more than 13 years passed away.
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Dr. Nora Carr who served as Chief of Staff for more than 13 years passed away.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Guilford County Schools district is mourning the loss of former Chief of Staff Dr. Nora Carr.  

The school system said Carr who served more than 13 years passed away.

The school district issued the following statement about her passing.

“We are extremely heartbroken by the passing of Dr. Nora Carr. She was a remarkable member of Guilford County Schools, serving as Chief of Staff for more than 13 years and overseeing our strategic planning, communications, volunteers and partnerships, media relations, crisis management, legislative affairs, and policy development. She was a champion for the district and an equity warrior for students and families. We are forever grateful for her life and for the blessing of her leadership, vision, and compassion. We miss her already," Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras said.

Carr also worked with the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation as the Assistant Director in August 2021.

Say Yes to Education Guilford released a statement:

"I am stunned by the passing of Dr. Nora Carr, a talented educator, passionate leader and dedicated volunteer whose work will forever impact our community. I had the honor of working with Nora during her years with Guilford County Schools and as a board member of Say Yes Guilford. In both roles, she inspired us with her innovation and commitment to equitable access to educational opportunities. She challenged our organization and me to do more, be better and persist. 

Nora had a gift for seeing people: what made them special, what made them strong, and the potential in them to do great things. She championed Say Yes from the beginning, and when the organization struggled she stood by and stood up to support the work she knew would impact families and our community for generations. Our work has shifted to give the most support to students who need it most, and we could not have done it without her. 

We are grateful for the time we had with Nora. Her commitment to children and families changed lives, and the work she started will impact many more for years to come. Nora was a leader, a mentor and a friend. We will miss her greatly," Wendy Poteat stated. 

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