She can be seen at every Red Cross blood drive, thanking the donors and serving refreshments. She also served on multiple committees to further the development of the church ministry. Many families especially appreciate the care she provided as a teacher in the nursery on Sundays. She is a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, served as a deacon, church clerk, and member of the Women’s Missionary Union. In addition, she served on multiple town boards including the planning board and the TDA. She always takes time to reconnect and ask about their families and current activities.Īs a leader and pillar of our community, she served as a commissioner in Pilot Mountain town for 23 years and as Mayor Pro-Tem for a number of years. She was included in the first edition (as well as two additional editions) of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” and was featured in “Great Women of the 21st Century.”She is well-respected and admired by her former students as she is frequently recognized by them when they see her. She received her bachelor’s degree from High Point University and her Masters and Education Specialist degrees from Appalachian State University. She was honored with the Teacher of The Year award at both schools during her tenure.
She is no stranger to the community as she is a lifelong resident and taught in the Surry County School System for more than 40 years serving at Shoals Elementary and Pilot Mountain Middle schools before her retirement in 2011. At a recent meeting, Mayor Evan Cockerham presented her with this award stating she is “integral to this club, this community and the very history of Pilot Mountain.” The Pilot Mountain Civic Club named Carolyn Boyles as the 2021 Citizen of The Year.
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