Ethan Lenker

Lenker has an impressive and well-rounded educational background. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education from Virginia Tech and later returned to obtain his Master of Arts in Education Administration. In 2006, Lenker received his Doctorate of Education from East Carolina University. He has also studied at the University of Virginia, Virginia Highlands Community College, and North Carolina State University.

Lenker has started and led many successful initiatives and programs including the creation of two Early College High Schools, while obtaining various federal grants and overseeing award-winning schools. Under Dr. Lenker’s leadership, the Pitt County Schools graduating rate during the 2017 academy year was 86.2%.

Lenker is known as an open and responsive leader who is a good communicator and collaborator. He has been described as a visionary and a tireless worker who is deeply committed to his work, his staff, and his students. He loves to be out in the schools daily, actively monitoring success and affecting change.