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Admin Staff
Ahli-sha Stephens
Elementary School Adminstrative Assistant, Track Coach
ahlisha.stephens@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5021
Amanda Moore
Elementary School Principal
amanda.moore@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5034
Dr. Beverly Payne
Associate Superintendent
beverly.payne@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5008
Brianna Bynum
High School Assistant Principal
brianna.bynum@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5091
Cody Williams
Middle School Assistant Principal
cody.williams@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5115
Mrs. Consuela Girty
CCS Superintendent
consuela.girty@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5001
Craig Barker
High School Assistant Principal
craig.barker@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5003
Dr. Debora Foerst
High School Principal
debora.foerst@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5028
Diane Driver
CCS Administrative Assistant
diane.driver@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5095
Donna Robertson
Elementary Assistant Principal
donna.robertson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5073
Erica Driggers
Middle School Assistant Principal
erica.driggers@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5083
Kayla Wood
High School Administrative Assistant
kayla.smith@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5062
Keith Pinnix
Middle School Principal
keith.pinnix@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5083
Lynn Catt
Elementary School Assistant
lynn.catt@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5065
Otilla Flores
Middle School Administrative Assistant
otilla.flores@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5031
Athletics
Ahli-sha Stephens
Elementary School Adminstrative Assistant, Track Coach
ahlisha.stephens@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5021
Charmin Welch
Assistant CMS Softball Coach
charmin.welch@ccs-nc.org
Craig Barker
High School Assistant Principal
craig.barker@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5003
Cynthia Guilford
Athletic Administrative Assistant
cynthia.guilford@ccs-nc.org
Jonathan Mitzel
Head Athletic Trainer
jonathan.mitzell@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5060
Kelsey Jackson
Athletic Director
kelsey.jackson@ccs-nc.org
Matt Maney
Head JV Football Coach
mattew.maney@ccs-nc.org
Mike Winchester
Wrestling Coach, Assistant Track Coach
mike.winchester@ccs-nc.org
Nunnie Davis
CHS Property & Supply Clerk/Head CMS Boys Basketball Coach
nunnie.davis@ccs-nc.org
Paige Stamper
JV Cheerleading Head Coach, Assistant Track Coach
paige.stamper@ccs-nc.org
Taran Swimmer
Head CMS Volleyball Coach
taran.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
Tim Hawkins
Head Varsity Football Coach
tim.hawkins@ccs-nc.org
Ty Andrews
Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach
ty.andrews@ccs-nc.org
Cherokee Cultural Department
Catcuce Tiger
Cultural Facilitator
catcuce.tiger@ccs-nc.org
Jakeli Swimmer
Cultural Coordinator
jakeli.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
Laura Pinnix
Cherokee Language Director
laura.pinnix@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5004
Community Affairs/Cultural Arts Center
Jae Winchester
Community Affairs Director
jessica.winchester@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5124
Mr. Matthew Martens
Community Affairs Coordinator
matthew.martens@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5124
Mrs. Rosie Bryson
Community Affairs Administrative Assistant
mary.bryson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5117
Directors
Brett Robertson
Director of Security
brett.robertson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5068
Carmen Davis
Technology Director
carmen.davis@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5051
Dr. Elizabeth Younce
Director of Exceptional Student Services
elizabeth.younce@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5005
Dr. Heath Robertson
CTE/STEAM Director
heath.robertson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5078
Howard Wahnetah
Finance Director
howard.wahnetah@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5129
Jae Winchester
Community Affairs Director
jessica.winchester@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5124
Jennifer Martens
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
jennifer.martens@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5038
Jim Occumma
Facilities Director
jim.occumma@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5007
Jo Ray
Human Resources Director
jo.ray@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5096
Kelsey Jackson
Athletic Director
kelsey.jackson@ccs-nc.org
Laura Pinnix
Cherokee Language Director
laura.pinnix@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5004
Mrs Michele Galloway
Hope Center Director
michele.galloway@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5102
Sebastian Brun
Director of Testing, Accountability & Data Management
sebastien.brun@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5133
Tammy Parris
School Nutrition Director
tammy.parris@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5058
ESS - Related Services
Alison Reece
Speech Language Pathologist
alison.reece@ccs-nc.org
Betina Woody
Occupational Therapist
betina.woody@ccs-nc.org
Jerelyn Dugan
Audiologist
jerelyn.dugan@ccs-nc.org
Joanna Frizzell
Occupational Therapist Assistant
joanna.frizzell@ccs-nc.org
Julie Ogletree
Speech Language Pathologist
julie.ogletree@ccs-nc.org
Linda Lunnen
Physical Therapist
linda.lunnen@ccs-nc.org
Randi "Lauren" Kinsland-Tatham
Speech Language Pathologist
lauren.tatham@ccs-nc.org
Exceptional Student Services
Angie Parton
Transition Specialist
angie.parton@ccs-nc.org
Dr. Elizabeth Younce
Director of Exceptional Student Services
elizabeth.younce@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5005
Isaiah Ganilla
Employment Educator
isaiah.ganilla@ccs-nc.org
Melissa Williams
Student Success Advocate
melissa.williams@ccs-nc.org
Mollie Robinson
Teacher Support Specialist
mollie.robinson@ccs-nc.org
Nakisha Catolster
Administrative Assistant
nakisha.catolster@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5128
Rose Mills
Nasis Document Manager
rose.mills@ccs-nc.org
Finance Department
Eric Green
Accounts Payable Processor
eric.green@ccs-nc.org
Frances Oocumma
Accounts Payable Payroll/Travel Clerk
frances.oocumma@ccs-nc.org
Howard Wahnetah
Finance Director
howard.wahnetah@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5129
Lula Davis
Accounts Payable Processor
lula.davis@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5092
Human Resources
Heather Driver
Human Resources Coordinator
heather.driver@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5127
Jo Ray
Human Resources Director
jo.ray@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5096
Nikki Rhinehart
Licensure/BT Coordinator
nikki.rhinehart@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5122
IT Department
Carmen Davis
Technology Director
carmen.davis@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5051
Dahne Driver Lopez
Computer Technician
dahne.lopez@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5064
Josel Layno
Network Engineer
josel.layno@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5125
Kenitra Corbin
Computer Technician, Web Master
kenitra.corbin@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5052
Kevin Crawford
Systems Administrator
kevin.crawford@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5053
Nathan Barker
Computer Technician
nathan.barker@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5126
Shawn Crowe
Computer Technician
shawn.crowe@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5099
Instructional Facilitators
Chris Wilmoth
Instructional Facilitator/Broadcast & Journalism
chris.wilmoth@ccs-nc.org
School Nutrition Program
Allen Rogers
Dish Washer
allen.rogers@ccs-nc.org
Carla McCoy
Cafeteria Personnel Manager
carla.mccoy@ccs-nc.org
Charlene Rodriguez
Cashier
charlene.rodriguez@ccs-nc.org
Gale Johnson
Food Prep & Cook
gale.johnson@ccs-nc.org
Parshala Pheasant
Food Service Worker
parshala.pheasant@ccs-nc.org
Raven Grant
Food Production Manager
raven.grant@ccs-nc.org
Roberta Kalonaheskie
Food Prep
roberta.kalonaheskie@ccs-nc.org
Tammy Parris
School Nutrition Director
tammy.parris@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5058
Una-Lea Sampson
Food Prep
unalea.sampson@ccs-nc.org
Security & Safety
Bobby Driver
Security Guard
bobby.driver@ccs-nc.org
Brett Robertson
Director of Security
brett.robertson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5068
Charles George
Security Guard
charleston.george@ccs-nc.org
Jimmy Arch
Security Guard
jimmy.arch@ccs-nc.org
Johnathan Lambert
Security Guard
johnathan.lambert@ccs-nc.org
Taylor Wolfe
Security Guard
taylor.wolfe@ccs-nc.org
Theodore Toineeta
Security Guard
theodore.toineeta@ccs-nc.org
William Lambert
Security Supervisor
william.lambert@ccs-nc.org
Student Information System
Tina Swimmer
Nasis Administrator
tina.swimmer@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5027
Student Services
Debbie Lambert
High School Guidance Counselor
debbie.lambert@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5080
Tammy Jackson
Guidance Counselor Assistant
tammy.jackson@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5131
Superintendent
Dr. Beverly Payne
Associate Superintendent
beverly.payne@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5008
Mrs. Consuela Girty
CCS Superintendent
consuela.girty@ccs-nc.org
828-554-5001
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