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Admin Staff
Ahli-sha Stephens
Elementary School Adminstrative Assistant, Track Coach
828-554-5021
Amanda Moore
Elementary School Principal
828-554-5034
Dr. Beverly Payne
Associate Superintendent
828-554-5008
Brianna Bynum
High School Assistant Principal
828-554-5091
Cody Williams
Middle School Assistant Principal
828-554-5115
Consuela Girty
CCS Superintendent
828-554-5001
Craig Barker
High School Assistant Principal
828-554-5003
Diane Driver
CCS Administrative Assistant
828-554-5095
Donna Robertson
Elementary Assistant Principal
828-554-5073
Erica Driggers
Middle School Assistant Principal
828-554-5083
Kayla Wood
High School Administrative Assistant
828-554-5062
Keith Pinnix
Middle School Principal
828-554-5083
Lynn Catt
Elementary School Assistant
828-554-5065
Otilla Flores
Middle School Administrative Assistant
828-554-5031
Athletics
Ahli-sha Stephens
Elementary School Adminstrative Assistant, Track Coach
828-554-5021
Charmin Welch
Assistant CMS Softball Coach
Craig Barker
High School Assistant Principal
828-554-5003
Curtis Cagle
Head Varsity Football Coach
Cynthia Guilford
Athletic Administrative Assistant
Jonathan Mitzel
Head Athletic Trainer
828-554-5060
Kelsey Jackson
Athletic Director
Matt Maney
Head JV Football Coach
Mike Winchester
Assistant Track Coach
Paige Stamper
JV Cheerleading Head Coach, Assistant Track Coach
Taran Swimmer
Head CMS Volleyball Coach
Todd Odom
Head Wrestling Coach, Marketing/Media Coordinator/College Liaison/Sports Marketing Instructor
Cherokee Cultural Department
Catcuce Tiger
Cultural Facilitator
Jakeli Swimmer
Cultural Coordinator
Community Affairs/Cultural Arts Center
Jessica Winchester
Community Affairs Director
828-554-5124
Mr. Matthew Martens
Community Affairs Coordinator
828-554-5124
Mrs. Rosie Bryson
Community Affairs Administrative Assistant
828-554-5117
Directors
Brett Robertson
Director of Security
828-554-5068
Carmen Davis
Technology Director
828-554-5051
Dr. Debora Foerst
CCS Finance Director
828-554-5129
Dr. Elizabeth Younce
Director of Exceptional Student Services
828-554-5005
Dr. Heath Robertson
CTE/STEAM Director
828-554-5078
Jennifer Martens
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
828-554-5038
Jessica Winchester
Community Affairs Director
828-554-5124
Jim Occumma
Facilities Director
828-554-5007
Kelsey Jackson
Athletic Director
Mrs Michele Galloway
Hope Center Director
828-554-5102
Sebastian Brun
Director of Testing, Accountability & Data Management
828-554-5133
Tammy Parris
School Nutrition Director
828-554-5058
ESS - Related Services
Alison Reece
Speech Language Pathologist
Betina Woody
Occupational Therapist
Jerelyn Dugan
Audiologist
Joanna Frizzell
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Linda Lunnen
Physical Therapist
Mariah Crow
Special Education Behavior Health Lead
Randi "Lauren" Kinsland-Tatham
Speech Language Pathologist
Exceptional Student Services
Angie Parton
Transition Specialist
Dr. Elizabeth Younce
Director of Exceptional Student Services
828-554-5005
Isaiah Ganilla
Employment Educator
Melissa Williams
Student Success Advocate
Mollie Robinson
Teacher Support Specialist
Nakisha Catolster
Administrative Assistant
828-554-5128
Rose Mills
Nasis Document Manager
Finance Department
Ashleigh Stephens
Grants Coordinator
Dr. Debora Foerst
CCS Finance Director
828-554-5129
Eric Green
Accounts Payable Processor
Frances Oocumma
Accounts Payable Payroll/Travel Clerk
Lula Davis
Accounts Payable Processor
828-554-5092
Human Resources
Heather Driver
Human Resources Director
828-554-5127
Nikki Rhinehart
Licensure/BT Coordinator
828-554-5122
Tayrn Ledford
Human Resources and Employee Relations Coordinator
IT Department
Carmen Davis
Technology Director
828-554-5051
Dahne Driver Lopez
Computer Technician
828-554-5064
Josel Layno
Network Engineer
828-554-5125
Kenitra Corbin
Computer Technician, Web Master
828-554-5052
Kevin Crawford
Systems Administrator
828-554-5053
Nathan Barker
Computer Technician
828-554-5126
Shawn Crowe
Computer Technician
828-554-5099
Instructional Facilitators
Chris Wilmoth
Instructional Facilitator/Broadcast & Journalism
Christopher Davis
Instructional Facilitator
Resources
Lauren Crowe
MTSS Coordinator
School Nutrition Program
Allen Rogers
Dish Washer
Carla McCoy
Cafeteria Personnel Manager
Charlene Rodriguez
Cashier
Parshala Pheasant
Food Service Worker
Raven Grant
Food Production Manager
Roberta Kalonaheskie
Food Prep
Tammy Parris
School Nutrition Director
828-554-5058
Security & Safety
Bobby Driver
Security Guard
Brett Robertson
Director of Security
828-554-5068
Charles George
Security Guard
Johnathan Lambert
Security Guard
Taylor Wolfe
Security Guard
Theodore Toineeta
Security Guard
William Lambert
Security Supervisor
Student Information System
Tina Swimmer
Nasis Administrator
828-554-5027
Student Services
Shaye Ledford
CHS Guidance Counselor
828-554-5080
Tammy Jackson
Guidance Counselor Assistant
828-554-5131
Superintendent
Dr. Beverly Payne
Associate Superintendent
828-554-5008
Consuela Girty
CCS Superintendent
828-554-5001
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