Lancaster, Treadaway bid farewell to Cabarrus school board after decades in education

Shannon Lancaster and Sam Treadaway received a standing ovation Monday as colleagues honored their years of service to Cabarrus County Schools as educators, administrators and board members.

Shannon Lancaster and Sam Treadaway with their families and Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki. Photo credit: Emily Nance.

Two longtime fixtures in Cabarrus County Schools bid farewell to the Board of Education on Monday evening, concluding decades of service to the district as educators, administrators and elected leaders.

Shannon Lancaster and Sam Treadaway received a standing ovation as they were recognized for their contributions to the school system, where both spent much of their professional lives before continuing their service as board members.