Courtney Hamilton was nominated by a friend, Derek McCord.
Ms. Hamilton loves her students and consistently goes above and beyond in her work with them. She works with students who have developmental challenges. She successfully helps them reach their full potential while creating a fun and accommodating learning environment where the children feel at ease being themselves. She genuinely cares for each student and quickly becomes one of their favorite teachers.
Her school even nominated her for the 24-25 Speech Language Pathologist of the Year Award for Wake County Public Schools. She's incredibly knowledgeable about her field and has a passion for it that is evident in her frequent discussions about her students and work.
"Courtney and I attended the same small group at church, and I was blessed to witness her amazing ability to connect with children when we attended a Super Bowl party for our small group," said McCord. "I was still new to the group and took my children with me, who had never met Courtney before. The girls (ages 11, 10, and 7) were all complaining on the way there that they didn't want to go. Within five minutes of being there, Courtney had them engaged, laughing, and talking with her at the table. She talked, played games with them, and had them laughing all night. On the ride home, they were talking about how much they loved Courtney and asking when they would get to see her again. Anyone who has children knows how hard it can be to get them to warm up to someone they don't know. I was absolutely amazed at how she was able to connect with them so quickly and have them feel right at home. She even recently took them to get their nails done with her, and they had a blast. Courtney is truly gifted when it comes to working with children, and it is evident immediately."
Courtney makes my child love coming to school and he is practicing at home what he learns at school. My son has a lot of energy and an even shorter attention span,but for some reason he’s consuming all her lessons. At home he claps his syllables and as a 3 year old 3 syllable words is pretty good. She makes him love learning and that’s amazing. I really hope she wins!!
Ms Courtney is a truly amazing teacher who is changing the trajectory of our little boys Max and Mylo with the therapy she provides. The boys love being taught by her which as a real endorsement of a truly special teacher.
Congratulations, Ms. Courtney! We are lucky to have you as part of the education team for my son, Daniel. When we met you for the first time, you were very approachable and attentive to our concerns. This was very reassuring that we are in the right path to make sure he continues to glow and grow!
We absolutely love Courtney, our child’s speech therapist. She is passionate, caring, and truly loves what she does. Our child always receives her full attention and support, and Courtney consistently ensures he’s on the right track in his speech development. We wholeheartedly support and recommend Courtney!
Ms. Courtney, has been working with our son for only a few months, yet the progress my son has made in that short amount of time has been extraordinary! He loves to bring home what he’s learned and teaches dad and I how to apply his new-found skills. I’ve have had the experience of seeing our Ari and Ms. Courtney interact, and he adores her. All in all, not all heroes wear capes!!!
Ms. Courtney is great. An amazing person. Keep up the good work.
Geez what can I say, not all heroes wear capes!! My son Ari has been working with Ms. Courtney only a few months now, and my goodness how he’s flourished! It’s been so amazing to see him learning new words and applying what he has learned every chance he gets. I’ve had the honor to see my boy interact with her, and I know it will be blessing for any family that gets the privilege of having her in their child’s life. Ms. Courtney for President!!
Congratulations Courtney! Thank you for all you do!
Courtney’s passion, patience, and genuine care for her students truly shine through in everything she does. She’s an inspiration and a blessing to every child and family she touches!
Courtney is an amazing person, so cheerful and caring, I'm happy that my daughter has speech lessons with such a talented teacher!
Great job Courtney. Blessings for your life’s work.
I love the energy Courtney brings into the room. The cheerfulness and her sweetness can bring a smile to any face! Definitely would wish her luck in this endeavor
Courtney can row faster than any of her competition, that’s why she should win. For the children.
Courtney Is amazing! It takes a heart to be a caregiver and she is soo good at what she does !! Love her energy!! Glad to know her !
Courtney is a caring and talented teacher that gives a voice to her nonverbal students. She applies her skills as a speech pathologist her training as a teacher with the special addition of compassion, joy, kindness, and cleverness that is only Courtney. And objective evidence of her teaching skills are demonstrated everyday. I am thankful for Courtney and all she does for these students. I am so happy that she is being recognized as the Life Changer.
You are awesome Courtney and have that smile on your face as always
Courtney is the best! She brings positive energy to the room and has a pure heart! Good luck !!
Such and sweet and bright person! So deserving of this
Courtney is such a bright presence in any room! Thank you so much for all that you do Courtney!
Courtney is passionate about the education and wellbeing of Special Needs children.
Courtney is such a light both inside and outside of the classroom. As a Speech Therapist, she has a true gift for helping her students grow while creating a space where they feel confident, supported, and free to be themselves. At the gym, she brings that same positive energy - always engaging with everyone, welcoming new faces, and uplifting those around her. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she truly makes every environment she’s in brighter. So deserving of this nomination.
Very kind lady and brings life to the gym!
Courtney is so enthusiastic and caring and has shared many great tips for helping kids feel empowered to speak. She’s amazing!
My twins go to Ms. Hamilton several times a week for speech, and those have turned out to be their favorite most treasured times! Ms. Hamilton is caring, patient, and makes every child feel special in a fun learning environment.
Congratulations, Ms. Courtney! This recognition is so well deserved. You’ve been such an incredible support system for my son—your patience, encouragement, and kindness have made a huge difference in his progress. Your warm smile and uplifting words never go unnoticed. My family and I are truly grateful for all that you do.
Congratulations Courtney! It is truly an honor to work with you. Courtney is a wonderful SLP teacher, fulling supporting the students in our school. She is kind and compassionate, knowledgeable and hard working, loving and caring, but above all, fully dedicated to the students that she serves. She is an advocate for the children, and always has their best interests in mind while helping them to grow and thrive along their individual journeys. We are so very blessed to have her at our school!
This is my fifth year working with Courtney, and I only have praise for her as a colleague. She is extremely professional and organized with all of her students and processes. Also,she is one of the main people I go to whenever I want to add a little creative flair to anything. She truly has an eye for design and always has ideas about how to inject fun into any situation. Plus, all her students love coming to work with her, as they practically bound into her office. Finally, she is always kind and thoughtful to her fellow staff. I feel privileged to have the office next to hers because I get to see and hear all the amazing things she does every day!
Miss Courtney is a very patient and caring teacher who has helped my son Van dramatically improve his speech and communication skills! Our whole family is impressed by the progress he has made with her support. She is truly a valuable asset of the Wake County!
Courtney is an amazing Speech Therapist and friend. She is compassionate, passionate, and always creates space for others to grow. The skill and dedication she brings to her work truly change the lives of the children she serves. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I’ve enjoyed learning from her and gaining insights into language development. Courtney’s work not only empowers children but also inspires those of us lucky enough to know her! I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.
When I asked my daughter, Eliza, why she loved cousin Courtney her response was “because she plays with me so much!” Courtney has a heart for children and is always a highlight for our family at our get togethers.
Courtney is an exceptionally kind and supportive colleague who is always ready to jump in and help. She is a knowledgeable and flexible team member, making her easy to work with and a valuable resource for both staff and students. I feel so fortunate to work with Courtney.
Courtney has always had a connection with children. She shows this every day with her dedication to her work and the little ones in her family!
Your school is so lucky to have you!! We hate you left our middle school to go there!! The students you worked with really miss you!!! You really connected with them.
I am a new SLP in Wake County and I was immediately attracted by Courtney's professionalism, knowledge in the field paired with a friendly and non-assuming demeanor.
Congratulations to Courtney!!
She is such a wonderful teacher! She relates to the students in such a positive way and builds meaningful relationships with them. This is evident in how excited her students are to go work with her. Courtney is also a wonderful colleague sweet, kind, and generous with her time and attention. She is a example of good character for both students and staff at our school. I am honored to be able to work with her!
Congratulations on this deserving award and recognition. We're so lucky to have you with us at GHE! Courtney you are a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and one of the most supportive teammates. Your hard work and dedication is evident in the student's confidence, smiles, and excitement for when it's their turn to see you. I often hear "I get to see Ms. Courtney today!". Thank you for all that you do for us!
I have worked with Courtney for almost 5 years at Green Hope ES. She is a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist who loves her kids. You can tell how much she cares by the meticulous planning and relationship building she has with all the students on her caseload. Outside of her role as a speech language pathologist, she is a supportive staff at the school. She will go above and beyond to assist any students who requires a little adult support. Courtney is an admiring person and I am lucky to have her as a friend and colleague.
I work as an SLP at another school in Wake County and I've met Courtney from this. She has always been so helpful in sharing ideas or providing advice on how to work with some challenging kiddos or just working in the school overall. I am so lucky to have her as colleague and mentor!
I work with Courtney and she truly works wonders with the kids at our school. She has an incredible way of reaching both her students as well as other students in the school who may need a little help or a kind word. I have seen the results first hand. I hope that other schools have someone who cares and helps students as much as Courtney does. We are so very lucky to have her.
Courtney has always been a loving young lady. She put her whole heart in what she loves to do. I am so proud of the young lady she is.
You have always had a heart for children! We are so proud of you!
