DPS All Arts Teachers Who to Contact

Who is the Director of Arts Education?

Answer: Lester Turner currently serves as the Director of Arts Education. Some of his main roles are to oversee the entire Arts Education Department. 

• You can contact Les by email Lester_Turner@dpsnc.net 

Who is the Arts Specialist?

Answer: The position is vacant currently, former Arts Specialist Katy Culberson is currently serving in the role until it is filled. Some of her main roles include working with the Director of Arts and helping Event Coordinators plan District Events. 

• You can contact Katy by email katelyn_culberson@dpsnc.net 

Who is the Arts Consultant?

Answer: Katy Culberson is currently serves as the Arts Consultant. Some of her main roles include working with the Director of Arts and Arts Specialst as well as overseeing the Beginning Arts Institute. 

• You can contact Katy by email katelyn_culberson@dpsnc.net 

Who do I contact about professional learning community meetings or if I have a question for my PLC? 

Answer: Your Lead Teacher (s), we ask that you do not send a mass email to your PLC but rather go through your lead 

• This document can tell you who your lead is

Who do I contact if I have a question about my district event? 

Answer: Your Event Coordinator (s) 

• This document can tell you who your event coordinator is

Where can I find the dates/info for the district events my students should be participating in?  

Answer: Here is a copy of our district calendar 

I am a new teacher (or new to DPS teacher), who can I contact when I have questions?  

Answer: We have a team of teachers dedicated to helping our new to DPS teachers. They host monthly meetings as well so please reach out so you can join!

• This document can tell you who our Beginning Leads are 

Who should I communicate concerns or needs of my department to? 

Answer: Lead Teachers, or at the high school level - Department Chairs 

• This document can tell you who our lead and department chairs are