The Best of the Best

Meet our rock stars. The ones who are inspiring, leading and
guiding our students and staff every day. They’re unassuming and humble.
Caring and helpful. Compassionate and kind.
principals

Principals
of the Year

Dustin Shoe

C.C. Griffin Middle School
Principal of the Year 2016-2017

Liz Snyder

Hickory Ridge Middle School
Principal of the Year 2017-2018
teachers of the year

Teachers
of the Year

Emily Francis

W.M. Irvin Elementary School
Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

Paige Norris

Rocky River Elementary School
Teacher of the Year 2017-2018

2017 Teacher of the Year Sponsors

GOLD
AXA Advisors
Cabarrus County Education
  Foundation
Great Wolf Lodge
Greater Charlotte Automobile
  Dealers Association
Mariam and Robert Hayes
  Charitable Trust
SeaLife Concord
SILVER
Cabarrus Arts Council
Escape Artist
Gold’s Gym
Inspire Chiropractic
  and Wellness

BRONZE
Angela’s Gift Boutique
Cabarrus Creamery
Chick-fil-A: Carolina Mall
Chocolatier Barrucand
Extreme Ice Center
Flowers by Oralene
Gem Theatre
Hotel of Concord
Kannapolis Intimidators
Lowe’s: Concord Mills
Metrolina Greenhouses
Publix: Willow Oaks Crossing
S & D Coffee and Tea
Sam’s Xpress Car Wash
Target: Kannapolis
Walmart: Concord Parkway
assistant_principals

Assistant
Principals
of the Year

Jennifer Brinson*

Wolf Meadow Elementary School
Assistant Principal of the Year 2016-2017
*Named Wolf Meadow principal of the school in October 2016

Richard Wells*

Winecoff Elementary School
Assistant Principal of the Year 2017-2018 * Named Principal of Beverly Hills Elementary School in May 2018
teacher_assistants

Teacher
Assistants
of the Year

Crystal Hall

Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Teacher Assistant of the Year 2016-2017

Judy York

Rocky River Elementary School
Teacher Assistant of the Year 2017-2018