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Craig Barker
High School Interim Principal
craig.barker@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5003
Brianna Bynum
Dean of Students
brianna.bynum@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5091
Consuela Girty
CCS Superintendent
consuela.girty@ccs-nc.org
(828)-554-5001
Brad Pollack
Assistant Principal
brad.pollack@ccs-nc.org
Kayla Wood
CHS Administrative Assistant
kayla.smith@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5062
Art
Reba Elders
High School Art Teacher
reba.elders@ccs-nc.org
Lori Reed
Arts & Crafts Teacher
lori.reed@ccs-nc.org
Athletics
Kelsey Jackson
Athletic Director
kelsey.jackson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5071
Jonathan Mitzel
Head Athletic Trainer
jonathan.mitzell@ccs-nc.org
Pam Price
Creative Learning Center Teacher
pam.price@ccs-nc.org
Mike Winchester
High School Alternative Classroom Teacher/Wrestling Coach/Track & Field Assistant Coach
mike.winchester@ccs-nc.org
Langston Wood
SAMSHA Mental Health Behavioral Support Specialist
langston.wood@ccs-nc.org
Band
Sarah Hopkins
Band Director
sarah.hopkins@ccs-nc.org
CTE
Scott Freeman
High School Teacher
scott.freeman@ccs.nc.org
Heath Robertson
CTE/STEAM Director
heath.robertson@ccs-nc.org
(828) 554-5078
Sylvia Smoker
CHS Business Teacher
sylvia.smoker@ccs-nc.org
Shayna Williams
Online Education & Career Development Facilitator
shayna.williams@ccs-nc.org
Haleigh Woodard
CHS Nurse & CHS Health Science Teacher
haleigh.woodard@ccs-nc.org
Cherokee Language
Richard Bottchenbaugh
Cherokee Language Instructor
richard.bottchenbaugh@ccs-nc.org
Dawnenna Calhoun
Cherokee Language Teacher
Dawnenna.Calhoun@ccs-nc.org
Laura Pinnix
Cherokee Language Director
laura.pinnix@ccs-nc.org
Creative Learning Center(CLC)
Kelly Driver
CLC Teacher
kelly.driver@ccs-nc.org
Sonya Edwards
CLC Teacher
sonya.edwards@ccs-nc.org
Pam Price
Creative Learning Center Teacher
pam.price@ccs-nc.org
Electives
Joshua Adams
CHS Woodworking Teacher
joshua.adams@ccs-nc.org
Ty Andrews
High School Economics & Personal Finance Teacher
ty.andrews@ccs-nc.org
Stephen Blankenship
High School Auto Mechanics Teacher
stephen.blankenship@ccs-nc.org
Blanca Forrester
High School Spanish Teacher
blanca.forrester@ccs-nc.org
Sarah Hopkins
Band Director
sarah.hopkins@ccs-nc.org
Matt Maney
Wood Working Teacher
matt.maney@ccs-nc.org
Janet Owle
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
janet.owle@ccs-nc.org
Taran Swimmer
Graphics Design Teacher
taran.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
Chris Wilmoth
High School Broadcasting & Journalism Teacher/Instructional Facilitator
chris.wilmoth@ccs-nc.org
English
Faith Dillard-Brooks
CHS English Teacher
faith.brooks@ccs-nc.org
Brian Lawrence
High School English Teacher
brian.lawrence@ccs-nc.org
Mindy Ledford
High School English Teacher
mindy.ledford@ccs-nc.org
Michelle McSwain
High School English Teacher
michelle.mcswain@ccs-nc.org
Exceptional Children's Services
Lianna Bell
High School Math/Reading Interventionist
lianna.nix-bell@ccs-nc.org
Ameka Blankenship
High School Teacher
ameka.blankenship@ccs-nc.org
Donna Brooks
CHS Inclusion Teacher
donna.brooks@ccs-nc.org
Nakisha Catolster
SPED Administrative Assistant
nakisha.catolster@ccs-nc.org
Sonya Cousineau
Reading Tutor
sonya.cousineau@ccs-nc.org
Isaiah Ganilla
Employment Educator
isaiah.ganilla@ccs-nc.org
Mary Hartbarger
OCS/SPED Teacher, Coach
mary.hartbarger@ccs-nc.org
Meagan Inman
SPED Teacher Assistant
meagan.inman@ccs-nc.org
Teresa(Gail) Johnson
teresa.johnson@ccs-nc.org
Susan Mathis
CHS SPED Teacher Assistant
susan.mathis@ccs-nc.org
Rose Mills
Compliance Specialist
rose.mills@ccs-nc.org
Angie Parton
Transition Specialist
angie.parton@ccs-nc.org
Mollie Robinson
Special Education Support Specialist
mollie.robinson@ccs-nc.org
David Saunooke
SPED Parent Liason
david.saunooke@ccs-nc.org
Janie Wheeler
SPED Teacher
janie.wheeler@ccs-nc.org
Kyle Wilke
CHS SPED Occupational Course of Study Teacher
kyle.wilke@ccs-nc.org
Dr. Elizabeth Younce
Director of Exceptional Education
elizabeth.younce@ccs-nc.org
Guidance Counseling
Tammy Jackson
Guidance Counselor Assistant
tammy.jackson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5131
Shaye Ledford-Gloyne
CHS Guidance Counselor
shaye.ledford-gloyne@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5080
Health Office
Haleigh Woodard
CHS Nurse & CHS Health Science Teacher
haleigh.woodard@ccs-nc.org
History
Kari Read
High School Social Studies Teacher
kari.read@ccs-nc.org
Richard Read
High School History Teacher
richard.read@ccs-nc.org
Joel Young
CHS Social Studies Teacher
joel.young@ccs-nc.org
ISS/BMP/Alternative
Raymius Smith
CHS ISS Teacher
raymius.smith@ccs-nc.org
Eddie Swimmer
BMP
eddie.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
Mike Winchester
High School Alternative Classroom Teacher/Wrestling Coach/Track & Field Assistant Coach
mike.winchester@ccs-nc.org
Instructional Facilitators
Chris Wilmoth
High School Broadcasting & Journalism Teacher/Instructional Facilitator
chris.wilmoth@ccs-nc.org
Library
Esther Taylor
High School Media Coordinator
esther.taylor@ccs-nc.org
Math
Madisyn Belanger
CHS Math Teacher
madisyn.belanger@ccs-nc.org
Rachel Bruneel
CHS Math Teacher
rachel.bruneel@ccs-nc.org
Curtis Cagle
High School Math Teacher
curtis.cagle@ccs-nc.org
Dora Robinson
Math Teacher
dora.robinson@ccs-nc.org
Office Staff
Nunnie Davis
CHS Property & Supply Clerk
nunnie.davis@ccs-nc.org
Candy Lossiah
High School Receptionist
candy.lossiah@ccs-nc.org
Paige Stamper
SAMSHA Attendance Coordinator
paige.stamper@ccs-nc.org
Tina Swimmer
Nasis Administrator
tina.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
Carolyn Tooni
Receptionist
carolyn.tooni@ccs-nc.org
P.E.
Jama Anders
P.E. Teacher
jama.anders@ccs-nc.org
Pathseekers
Ameka Blankenship
High School Teacher
ameka.blankenship@ccs-nc.org
Tiffany Grindstaff
Pathseekers Teacher
tiffany.grindstaff@ccs-nc.org
Myra Smith
CHS Alternative Classroom Teacher
myra.smith@ccs-nc.org
Resources
Chris Bynum
CHS Student Supervisory Specialist
christopher.bynum@ccs-nc.org
Maggie Welch
Student supervisory support specialist
maggie.welch@ccs-nc.org
School Nurse
Alyssa Cochran
CHS Nurse Assistant
alyssa.cochran@ccs-nc.org
Science
Ronda Denton
High School Science Teacher
ronda.denton@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5030 ex19203
Amanda Dunn
Earth & Environmental Science Teacher
amanda.dunn@ccs-nc.org
Kathleen McCoy
CHS Science Teacher
kathleen.mccoy@ccs-nc.org
T.A.G.
Carla Layno
TAG Teacher
carla.layno@ccs-nc.org
Therapy
Rayna Davis
High School Therapist
rayna.davis@ccs-nc.org
Tammie Welch
High School Social Worker
tammie.welch@ccs-nc.org
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