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 Arts Specialist is Kiyoshi Carter. Some of his main roles include working with the Director of Arts and helping Event Coordinators plan District Events. 

• You can contact Kiyoshi by email kiyoshi_carter@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