Chief Executive Officer
Joey Hassell, Superintendent
joey.hassell@hcsk12.net
Debbie Benard, Executive Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
debbie.benard@hcsk12.net
ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT, CURRICULUM, & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The Curriculum and Accountability Department provides leadership in implementing quality instructional programs and customized professional development. Curriculum and Accountability also provides guidance in the selection of instructional materials and textbooks and coordinates district-wide mandated assessments.
Yvette Blue, Executive Director
yvette.blue@hcsk12.net
Jean Wills, Director, Elementary Education (PK-3)
jean.wills@hcsk12.net
Drayton Hawkins, Director, Middle School Education (4-8)
drayton.hawkins@hcsk12.net
Brittany Avent, Director, CTE/Secondary Education (9-12)
brittany.avent@hcsk12.net
Krystal Hawkins, HCS Student Success/Ready Graduate Coordinator
krystal.hawkins@hcsk12.net
Business & Finance
The Business and Finance Department coordinates the business operations of the school district including budget development, accounting and reporting, and purchasing. Maintenance services are also directed within this department.
Larry Livingston, Executive Director
larry.livingston@hcsk12.net
Rosemary Moss, Financial Reporting Manager
rosemary.moss@hcsk12.net
Linda Murphy, Procurement Associate
linda.murphy@hcsk12.net
Donna Nace-Hopper, Payroll Supervisor
donna.hopper@hcsk12.net
Terry Thompson, Benefits Specialist
http://terry.thompson@hcsk12.net
Family and Student Services
The Student and Family Services Department coordinates pupil services including attendance and discipline. This department promotes programs to actively involve families and the community in the education of children.
Art Garrett, Executive Director
art.garrett@hcsk12.net
Debi Clagg, Office Manager
debi.clagg@hcsk12.net
Opal Hay, Family & Student Services Coordinator (120 Day)
opal.hay@hcsk12.net
Federal Programs
The Federal Programs Department is responsible for administering, monitoring, and coordinating all federal programs and services as outlined in federal legislation including NCLB. The department also encompasses Preschool Education, and the HELP before- and after-school and summer enrichment and tutorial programs.
Gina Rawson, Executive Director
gina.rawson@hcsk12.net
Jay Boyd, Family Engagement Coordinator/GEAR UP Services Coordinator
jay.boyd@hcsk12.net
Cedric Bunch, Extended Learning Coordinator
cedric.bunch@hcsk12.net
Jackie Whitten, GEAR UP Coordinator
jackie.whitten@hcsk12.net
Human Resources, Health Services, & School Nutrition
The Human Resources Department directs the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified professional and classified personnel consistent with legal requirements. This department also assists with employee training and evaluation.
Toni Eubanks, Executive Director
toni.eubanks@hcsk12.net
Denita Baxter, Director, School Nutrition
denita.baxter@hcsk12.net
Deborah Byrum, Bookkeeper, School Nutrition
deborah.byrum@hcsk12.net
Annette Blair, Clerk, School Nutrition
annette.blair@hcsk12.net
Cindy Smith, Coordinator, Coordinated School Health
cindy.smith@hcsk12.net
Julie Taylor, School Nurse/RN
julie.taylor@hcsk12.net
Deborah Woods, School Nurse/LPN
deborah.woods@hcsk12.net
Jane Tribble, School Nurse/LPN
jane.tribble@hcsk12.net
Operations & Special Projects
Jeremiah Cavitt, Executive Director
jeremiah.cavitt@hcsk12.net
Tyler Howell, Director, Facilities & Grounds Maintenance
tyler.howell@hcsk12.net
James “PeeWee” Delk, Maintenance
james.delk@hcsk12.net
Tom Houghton, Maintenance
tom.houghton@hcsk12.net
Michael Morris, Maintenance
michael.morris@hcsk12.net
Freddie Taylor, Maintenance
http://freddie.taylor@hcsk12.net
Anthony Wicker, Director, Technology
anthony.wicker@hcsk12.net
Justin Latham, Computer Technician
justin.latham@hcsk12.net
Jessica Reggans, Instructional Technology
jessica.reggans@hcsk12.net
Lloyd Collins, Director of Transportation
lloyd.collins@hcsk12.net
Patricia Benard, Transportation Clerk
http://patricia.benard@hcsk12.net
Brock DeFosse, Shop Foreman
brock.defosse@hcsk12.net
Jerrod Mize, Bus Maintenance
jerrod.mize@hcsk12.net
Shane Stafford, Bus Maintenance
shane.stafford@hcsk12.net
Special Services
The Special Services Department is responsible for administering, monitoring, and coordinating the special education programs and services as outlined in ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) federal legislation and local district policies. This department also coordinates the programs at the Haywood County Multiple Disabilities Class and ESL
Chris Davis, Executive Director
chris.davis@hcsk12.net
Demetris Burrell, Administrative Assistant, Special Services
demetris.burrell@hcsk12.net
Samuel Carney, School Psychologist (part-time)
samuel.carney@hcsk12.net
Christy Flores, Speech-Language Pathologist
christy.flores@hcsk12.net
Wendy Hopper, Diagnostician
wendy.hopper@hcsk12.net
Olivia McCorkle, RTI Coordinator, (part-time)
olivia.mccorkle@hcsk12.net
Denise Pearson, Instructional Specialist, Special Education
denise.pearson@hcsk12.net
Beth Tripp, School Psychologist
beth.tripp@hcsk12.net
Athletics
Tim Seymour, Director
tim.seymour@hcsk12.net
Grover Harwell, Assistant
grover.harwell@hcsk12.net