DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM (ELT):
Joey Hassell – Superintendent
Chris Davis – Deputy Superintendent; Teaching, Learning, & Student Support
Gina Rawson – Deputy Superintendent; Federal Programs, Finance, & Operations
Gabe Hart – Chief Communications Officer
Corey Currie – Executive Director; Equity, Learning Loss, & Stakeholder Engagement
Jeremiah Cavitt – Executive Director; Operations & Special Projects
Toni Eubanks – Executive Director; Human Resources, Health, & School Nutrition
Art Garrett – Executive Director; Family & Student Services
Larry Livingston – Executive Director; Finance
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Joey Hassell, Superintendent
joey.hassell@hcsk12.net
Gabe Hart, Chief Communications Officer
gabe.hart@hcsk12.net
Debbie Benard, Executive Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
debbie.benard@hcsk12.net
OFFICE OF TEACHING, LEARNING & STUDENT SUPPORT:
Chris Davis, Deputy Superintendent
chris.davis@hcsk12.net
Teaching & Learning
Sarah Aitken, Director of Elementary Education (K-4)
sarah.aitken@hcsk12.net
Robert Matthis, Director of Middle School Education (5-8) & Specialties
robert.matthis@hcsk12.net
Scott Stookey, Director of Secondary (9-12) & Career-Technical Education
scott.stookey@hcsk12.net
John Prince, Director of 3-12 Math Support & Learning Loss
john.prince@hcsk12.net
Charles Byrum, Director of Accountability, Assessment, Evaluation, & Pre-K
charles.byrum@hcsk12.net
Student Support
The Student Support 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
Jean Wills, Coordinator, Intervention
jean.wills@hcsk12.net
Denise Pearson, Instructional Specialist, Special Education
denise.pearson@hcsk12.net
Wendy Hopper, Diagnostician
wendy.hopper@hcsk12.net
Christy Flores, Speech-Language Pathologist
christy.flores@hcsk12.net
Sam Carney, School Psychologist
samuel.carney@hcsk12.net
Jenny Gaines, School Psychologist
jennifer.gaines@hcsk12.net
Olivia McCorkle, School Psychologist
olivia.mccorkle@hcsk12.net
Beth Tripp, School Psychologist
beth.tripp@hcsk12.net
Rebecca Sanders, Administrative Assistant, Special Education Data Clerk
rebecca.sanders@hcsk12.net
OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS, FINANCE & OPERATIONS:
Gina Rawson, Deputy Superintendent
gina.rawson@hcsk12.net
Mandy Stokely, ESSER Administrative Assistant/HCVA Bookkeeper
mandy.stokely@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.
Cedric Bunch, Director, Extended Learning Programs
cedric.bunch@hcsk12.net
Jackie Whitten, Coordinator, GEAR UP
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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
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Linda Murphy, Procurement Associate
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Donna Nace-Hopper, Payroll Supervisor
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David Merriweather, Benefits Specialist
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OPERATIONS: FACILITIES & GROUNDS, TECHNOLOGY, & TRANSPORTATION:
Jeremiah Cavitt, Executive Director
jeremiah.cavitt@hcsk12.net
Facilities & Grounds
Tyler Howell, Director
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Dan Brown, HVAC Technician
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James “PeeWee” Delk, Custodial Supervisor
james.delk@hcsk12.net
Steve Allen, Maintenance
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Tom Houghton, Maintenance
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Michael Morris, Maintenance
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Freddie Taylor, Maintenance
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Technology
Anthony Wicker, Director
anthony.wicker@hcsk12.net
Luke Fain, Computer Technician
luke.fain@hcsk12.net
Quinton Cheshire, Computer Technician
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Dawson Davis, Computer Technician
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Garrett Moore, Computer Technician
garrett.moore@hcsk12.net
Transportation
Patricia Benard, Transportation Clerk
patricia.benard@hcsk12.net
Brock DeFosse, Bus Shop Foreman
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Craig Church, Bus Maintenance
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D.J. Hawkins, Bus Maintenance
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Jerrod Mize, Bus Maintenance (Routing)
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Shane Stafford, Bus Maintenance
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OFFICE OF EQUITY, LEARNING LOSS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
Corey Currie, Executive Director
corey.currie@hcsk12.net
School Social Workers
Breelan McKinney, Anderson Early Childhood Center
breelan.mckinney@hcsk12.net
Twyla King, Haywood Elementary School
twyla.king@hcsk12.net
Ana Rosa Henderson, East Side Elementary School
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Dimitrius Sneed, Sunny Hill Intermediate School
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Lenora Oldham, Haywood Middle School
lenora.oldham@hcsk12.net
Stephanie Jones, Student Options Academy
stephanie.jones@hcsk12.net
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, HEALTH & 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
Health
Cindy Smith, Coordinator, Coordinated School Health
cindy.smith@hcsk12.net
Julie Taylor, Director, School Nurses
julie.taylor@hcsk12.net
School Nutrition
Denita Baxter, Director
denita.baxter@hcsk12.net
Deborah Byrum, Bookkeeper, School Nutrition
deborah.byrum@hcsk12.net
Annette Blair, Clerk, School Nutrition
annette.blair@hcsk12.net
OFFICE OF FAMILY & 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
Family & Student Services
Jay Boyd, Coordinator, Attendance & Family Engagement
jay.boyd@hcsk12.net
Krystal Hawkins, Coordinator, Student Success, Ready Graduate, & District Data
krystal.hawkins@hcsk12.net