Matt Daniel is an Assistant Principal at Pactolus Global School in Pitt County Schools, where he is committed to fostering student agency, engagement, and high-quality instruction. With experience as a 5th-grade teacher and a professional development facilitator for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Matt brings a practitioner’s lens to tailored learning — grounded in both classroom experience and systems-level support.
Matt’s work centers on adapting instruction to meet the evolving needs of learners while empowering teachers to design meaningful, student-centered experiences. He was the youngest educator ever named Pitt County Schools Teacher of the Year in 2022, served as a Pitt County Schools Principal Fellow in 2023, and was selected as a UNC Chapel Hill World View Fellow in 2023.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (2017) and his Master of School Administration (2025) from East Carolina University. Through his leadership and facilitation, he is passionate about equipping educators with practical strategies that elevate engagement and ensure all students can thrive.