Cape Fear High School Teacher Amber Autry has been selected as one of 27 finalists statewide for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Burroughs Wellcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.
This prestigious recognition highlights Autry’s outstanding contributions to the teaching profession and her dedication to serving students and the broader Cumberland County Schools community.
About the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
Presented by the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the award honors exceptional early-career educators across the state who demonstrate excellence in teaching, leadership and a strong commitment to student success.
Cape Fear High Teacher Named NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist
January 14, 2026