The Granville County Board of Education is pleased to welcome Donita Privott Felton as the new Senior Director for Exceptional Children, replacing retiring Senior Director Dr. Suzanne Cotterman.

Ms. Felton, a native of Edenton, North Carolina, brings more than 20 years of experience in K–12 education and educational leadership. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of roles at the school and district level, including exceptional children teacher, assistant principal, principal, and executive director of human resources. She has also served as a school administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Her diverse background has equipped her with extensive knowledge in special education programming and compliance, instructional leadership, and employee relations and engagement.

Ms. Felton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Elizabeth City State University and a Master of School Administration in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Most recently, Ms. Felton served as exceptional children support staff with the Wake County Public School System, where she supported instructional leadership, teacher coaching, and special education services to help ensure positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

Ms. Felton shared, “I believe every exceptional child deserves access to high-quality instruction, meaningful support, and opportunities that empower them to reach their fullest potential. I am honored to join Granville County Public Schools in this role and look forward to collaborating with staff, students, families, and the community to continue advancing excellence and success for all learners.”

Superintendent Winborne shared his excitement to have Ms. Felton join the GCPS family: “Ms. Felton brings a lot of knowledge and experience to our team. She is dedicated to strengthening services and outcomes for our students while building partnerships between families and educators. I look forward to a great school year for our students and educators in the Exceptional Children Program.”

Regards, 

Courtney

Dr. Courtney Currin

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Operations

Public Information Officer

Granville County Public Schools

101 Delacroix Street

Oxford, NC 27565

Office: 919.693.4613 x101274

Cell: 919.691.5803

Fax: 919.693.6305