Frances Weller

1 week ago | wect.com | Frances Weller

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Students at Wilmington Preparatory Academy could soon enjoy “A Night in Paris.” That’s the theme of a dance Ashley Castillo is hoping to host for her students in the school’s gymnasium. The elementary school teacher is asking for donations to buy party supplies though DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects. “Our students have been working extra hard on their End of Grade Test prep and after-school tutoring sessions,” Mrs.

2 weeks ago | wect.com | Frances Weller

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The mother of Saniya Rivers who was drafted eighth overall in the WNBA Draft in April by Connecticut Sun has died. Donnell Rivers confirmed that his wife, Demetria Rivers, 47, passed away Wednesday morning from congestive heart failure. “Saniya got here about 10:35 this morning and was able to see her for about ten minutes before she passed,” Mr. Rivers said. “I took her to the hospital Monday because fluid was building up.

2 weeks ago | wect.com | Frances Weller

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) -A middle school teacher at Williams Township School needs your help with comfortable seating so her students can have a better environment for one-on-one learning sessions. Cydell Godwin says the seating will give focused attention to her eighth-grade students in her ELA class and tailor instructions to meet their individual needs.

3 weeks ago | wect.com | Frances Weller

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - There are about 650 students at Williams Township School. There are over 8 billion people in the world. The librarian there wants the students at the school to learn about the great big world outside of their small rural community. Charity Worley wants to buy global magazines for the library but she needs help buying them. She’s asking for donations through DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.

4 weeks ago | wect.com | Frances Weller

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A teacher at Wilmington Preparatory Academy would like to teach her students how to grow plants, especially fruits and vegetables. Ms. Tierney-Prim is hoping to raise enough money to buy supplies such as portable walk-in greenhouse, potting soil and seedlings. The second grade teacher is asking for donations through DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.