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Distinguished Ed.D. Educational Leadership Alumni

Superintendents

Robert Avossa, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Scott Muri, Odessa, Texas
Vic Shandor, York County, VA.
Stephen Mauney, Mooresville Graded School District, NC
Rob Jackson, Buncombe County, NC
Shanita Wooten, Robeson County, NC
Aaron Flemming, Harnett County, NC
Bill Cook, York County, SC
Todd Wirt, formerly Orange County, NC, departed June 2019 for the private sector, was also named NC’s Outstanding Young Educator, 2016

This list does not include Wingate alumni who are now retired superintendents.

Associate & Assistant Superintendents

Denise Watts, Previously with CMS as Area Superintendent for Project LIFT, now in the private sector
Matt Hayes, CMS, Area Superintendent, North Region
Kelly Burgess, Kannapolis
Todd Black, Mooresville
Antonio Beatty, Bladen County Schools
Phillip Brown, Surry County Schools
Alesha Ellis, Stanley County Schools
Jim Carroll, York County, Va.
Chandar Anderson, Chesterfield County, SC
Larry Obeda, Scotland, NC

Central Office Executives

Ingrid Medlock, Guilford County Schools
Amber Watkins, Richmond County Schools, NC
Chad Hunt, Hoke County Schools, NC
Candace Hoffman, Chesterfield County Schools, SC
Rob Dietrich, Lee County Schools, NC
John Cagle, Montgomery County Schools, NC
Fabby Williams, Guilford County Schools, NC
Brooke Rice, (Private Sector)
Joanna Perkins, Moore County Schools
Hema Lulani, CMS
Lisa Gibson, York, SC
Sandy Albert, Kannapolis, NC
Eisa Cox, Rowan Salisbury Schools, NC
Deb Kaclik, CMS
Thomas Benson, Hoke County Schools, NC
Donna Thomas, Hoke County Schools, NC
Hope Johnston, CMS
Marcie Beard, CMS
Tammy Haile, Chesterfield, SC
Charles Mumpower, CMS
Deidra Stephens, Houston, Texas
Sylvia White, Hickory City Schools, NC

Principals

Kim Fisenne, UCPS
Ken Hoover, UCPS
Mike Harvey, UCPS
Kevin Plue, UCPS
Sharon Demare’, CMS
Amy Blake, Stanley County, NC
Johnathan Tyson, UCPS
Jessica Jugan, CMS
Emily Miles, CMS
Allison Plunkett, CMS
Jeff Kraftson, UCPS
Misty Basham, Mooresville Graded, NC
Chuck LaRusso, Mooresville Graded, NC
Mark Cottone, Mooresville Graded, NC
Adell Baldwin, Hoke County, NC
Michele Cain, Cumberland, NC
Zakeyyah Backman, Cumberland, NC
Jasmine Nixon, Harnett, NC
Tara Bullard, Robeson, NC
Paul Locklear, Robeson, NC
Chris Dossenbach, Lee County, NC
Sharon Voncannon, UCPS
Stephanie McManus, UCPS
Jim Montague, Charter
Mary Angela Charles, Alexander County, NC
Susan Rodgers, UCPS
Gina Chislom, UCPS
Michael Royal, Mooresville Graded, NC
Candace Boatwright, UCPS
Cindy Croffut, UCPS

Distinguished ED.D. Higher Education Executive Leadership Alumni

Presidents

Vice Presidents & Provosts

Dr. Kevin Osborne, Strategic Innovations and Effectiveness, Forsyth Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Antonio Jackson, Academic Affairs, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, PA
Dr. Daniel JJ McEachern, Student Services, Mitchell Community College, NC
Dr. Anne Hockett, Academic Affairs, Randolph Community College, NC
Dr. Elmore Lowery, Communities in Schools, NC
Dr. Heather Woodson, Academic Affairs, Gaston College, NC
Dr. Karleen Howard, Enrollment Management and Student Services. Somerset Community College, KY
Dr. Greg Denlea, Information Technology, Central Wesleyan University, SC
Dr. Jamie Wicker, Provost, Public Safety Campus and Education, Wake Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Scott Queen, Workforce and Economic Development, Blue Ridge Community College, NC
Dr. Mark Roth, Executive VP, Florence Darlington Technical College, SC
Dr. Sylvia Cox, Executive VP & Chief Academic Officer, Southeastern Community College, NC
Dr. Angela Davis, VP, Chief Talent & Equity Officer, Durham Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Jon Matthews, Provost, Harnett Campus, Central Carolina Community College, NC
Dr. Eva Baucom, Enrollment Management, Wingate University, NC
Dr. Shelly Stone-Moye, Student Development, Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Tracy Moore, AVP, Student Support, Central Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Angelo Markantonakis, AVP, Academic Affairs, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, NC
Dr. Antonio Jefferson, AVP, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Wingate University, NC
Dr. Lauren Holland, AVP, Corporate and Continuing Education, Florence Darlington Technical College, SC
Dr. Travis Gleaton, AVP, Student Services, Greenville Technical College, SC

Deans

Dr. Wendy Barnhardt, Health Sciences and Education, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, NC
Dr. Cameron Harmon, Math and Science, Fayetteville Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Benita Yowe, Business, Spartanburg Technical College, SC
Dr. Jonathan Wirt, Student Conduct and Compliance, Wake Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Karen Pauly, College and Career Readiness, Central Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Miriam Huntley, Public Services and Business, Richmond Community College, NC
Dr. Dahmon King, Professional and Technical Programs, Columbus Technical College, GA
Dr. Natalie Winfree, Arts and Sciences, Montgomery Community College, NC
Dr. Shakitha Barner, Math and Science, Trident Technical College, SC
Dr. Don Miller, Learning Commons, Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Linda Latham, Health Sciences, Forsyth Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Pam Shortt, Business and IT, Forsyth Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Lisa Johnson, Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Technical College, SC
Dr. Candice Lewis, School of Health Sciences, Greenville Technical College, SC
Dr. Chris Nesbitt, Public Services, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, NC
Dr. Jeff Merritt, Technical Training and Career Development, Wake Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Tou Vang, Student Services, Western Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Kara Finch, Public Services and Education, Stanly Community College, NC
Dr. Tim Quillim, Workforce and Community Engagement, Davidson Davie Community College, NC
Dr. Lonnie Griffin, General Studies, Savanah Technical College, GA
Dr. Takeem Dean, Student Services, Union County College, NJ
Dr. Cristy Holmes, Dean, Arts and STEM, Central Carolina CC, NC
Dr. Don Miller, Associate Dean, Advising and College Transfer, Central Carolina CC, NC
Dr. Scott Stauble, Dean, STEM Programs, Virginia Peninsula CC, VA

Directors & Department Chairs

Dr. Amanda Capobianchi, Executive Director, Campus Affairs, Lavine Campus, Central Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Candice Geiger, Director, CE, Health Program, Midlands Technical College, SC
Dr. Jim Coleman, Director, Technology Services, Western Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Debbie Brooks, Director, Financial Aid, Central Piedmont Community College, NC
Dr. Jenny Billings, Chair, English, Developmental English & ACA, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, NC
Dr. Frank Tamberelli, Lead Faculty, Small Business Finance, University of Central Florida, FL
Dr. Carolyn Walker, Chair, Business Programs, Tri-County Technical College, SC
Dr. Ben Shirley, Director, University Transfer & ACA, Alamance Community College, NC
Dr. Ken Buckey, Chair, Fire Protection and EMT, Fayetteville Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Carlos McCormick, Director, Media Production and Learning Support Services, Wake Technical Community College, NC
Dr. Amy Davis, Director, Academic Support Services, Presbyterian College, SC

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