The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Omicron Chapter
Wilson & Greene Counties
Region II
North Carolina
Omicron Chapter
Wilson & Greene Counties
Region II
North Carolina
Giver. Beacon. Rock. Marmie. Affectionate. Wife. Caregiver. Teacher. Kind. Welcoming. Graceful. Friend. Confidant. Non-judgemental. Beautiful. Unforgettable. Funny. Special. Sweet. Smart. Classy. Smiling. Humorous. Witty. Southern. Wise. Thoughtful. Sincere. Loving. Happy.
These words and so many others describe Carol Nix Brugh, 73, of Wilson, who passed away on August 22, 2018. Carol was born in Jacksonville, FL in 1945. She attended Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, with a degree in Education. A career educator, she founded the Mother's Morning Out program at FUMC Auburn. Carol was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Wilson, NC since 1977, where she served on and chaired many committees. At the time of her death, Carol was on the Church Council and served as the coordinator of Nurturing and Training. She also served on several boards in the Wilson community, supporting Barton College Wilson Symphony Orchestra, the Arts Council, Junior Woman's Club, and Imagination Station, among others. A member of Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, she strove to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. In the early 1980’s Carol began her teaching career in Wilson County where she taught 8th grade science at Charles L. Coon Middle School. Then, in December 1986, everyone at Charles L. Coon packed up and moved to the brand new Forest Hills Middle School. A few years later, Carol became the first full time Academically Gifted (AG) teacher at Forest Hills for grades 6 - 8. She was a natural fit for this role and developed a very successful program which included Science Olympiad, Scripps Howard Spelling Bee, and several other nationally known competitions. As the Forest Hills point person for a Jacob Javits Grant for gifted education, Carol oversaw program implementation and was a co-presenter at several national conferences. She was the heart of Forest Hills and her principals and colleagues sought out her knowledge, wisdom, and expertise on many subjects. She served on and chaired the School Leadership Team. Carol was also a Mentor Teacher and trained many other teachers through professional development. For several years after her retirement, Carol worked on a Smithsonian grant through the University of Memphis by collecting data through classroom observations in specific schools in Eastern North Carolina. Carol's life centered around relationships - and she built those relationships at home, at church, at school, and in the community. She never met a stranger and befriended everyone she met, regardless of how different they were from her. Carol had a passion for people and accepted all just as they were with no questions, no judgement. She had a keen sense of working effectively with adolescents and made a huge impact in the lives of so many Wilson children. She had countless friends in many different circles and valued each and every person. Carol loved to entertain at the house and always showed true Southern hospitality, making Granny B's tried-and-true sour cream pound cake or trying out a new key lime pie recipe. While she had many interests, including traveling, music, reading and cooking, her greatest joy came from being a wife and mother. She was devoted like no other to her husband, Tom, and children, Nelson and Allison, and loved nothing more than doting on and being with each of her six grandchildren. Carol will be remembered for her contagious smile and genuinely happy demeanor. She was a ray of light to all those she touched, and she touched many. |