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MEET OUR 2024-25 STAFF

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Leslie Paynter

Managing Director

Leslie Paynter is the founding Managing Director of Alamance...

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Catherine Quick

Curriculum Director

Catherine Quick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in...

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Erica Moyer

MTSS & Testing Coordinator

Erica Moyer is excited to support the ACS community...

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Alley Morris

Kindergarten

Alley Morris grew up in Greenville, NC...

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Kayla Jones

Kindergarten

Kayla Jones graduated from Appalachian State University...

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Nancy Lewis

1st Grade

Nancy Lewis is an experienced educator with...

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Stephanie Harrison

1st Grade

Stephanie Harrison was born and raised in Alamance County...

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Kaitlyn Wilkerson

2nd Grade

Kaitlyn Wilkerson is from Mebane, North Carolina...

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Carina Klingelsmith

3rd Grade

Carina Klingelsmith graduated from Liberty University...

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Katie Weadon

3rd Grade

Katie Weadon is thrilled to be joining the 3rd-grade...

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Jackie Sanchez

4th Grade

Jackie Sanchez grew up in Reidsville...

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Sabrina Chatman

4th Grade

Sabrina Chatman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and...

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Julie Essary

5th Grade

Julie Essary is looking forward to her second year at ACS...

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Denise Herman

6th Grade

Denise Herman is proud to call Alamance Community School...

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Jennifer Gunter

7th Grade

Jennifer Gunter is an amazing teacher who enjoys...

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Carson Mooring

Music

Carson Mooring was born and raised Orange County...

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Lela Knight

PE

Coach Lela Knight is joining the ACS team...

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Stephanie Philpot

ES STEM

Stephanie Philpot has been teaching for over 15 years. She holds a Bachelor's...

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Kylene French

EC Facilitator

Kylene French is a highly qualified, licensed exceptional education...

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Jennie Marcum

EC Teacher

Jennie Marcum is entering her third year teaching...

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McKenzie Alvarenga

EC Instructional Assistant

McKenzie developed a love for...

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Jenna Darby

Occupational Therapist

Jenna is excited for another wonderful year...

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Pam Snyder

Reading Interventionist

Mrs. Snyder moved to NC in 2021....

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Cristina Carranza

Instructional Assistant

Cristina is from Dallas Texas, and moved to NC...

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Lacey Goodson

Instructional Assistant

Lacey grew up in Alamance County and is excited...

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Evelyn Kreiley

Genesis Athletics, Owner

Evelyn Kreiley is the owner of Genesis Athletics...

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J. Marquice Miller

Principal

Mr. J. Marquice Miller was raised in Charlotte...

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Leslie Jewell

Data Manager

Leslie Jewell loves being a member of the ACS Administrative Team...

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Scott Tribotte

School Counselor & 504 Coordinator

Scott Tribotte grew up in Rochester, New York with his younger brother and...

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Dawn Leath

Kindergarten

Ms. Dawn will return for her fifth year as a kindergarten teacher...

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Necolby Burt

Kindergarten

Necolby Burt is from Asheville N.C. and has been in education for...

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Olivia Beuk

1st Grade

Olivia Beuk is so excited to be joining the 1st grade...

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Brianna Burrus

2nd Grade

Brianna Burrus is excited to join the 2nd grade...

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Lena Maxim

2nd Grade

Lena Maxim is excited for her first year at ACS...

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Julia Hart

3rd Grade

Julia Hart is originally from Upstate New York...

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Savana McVey

3rd Grade

Savana McVey is very excited to return to ACS...

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Mary Kate Hursey

4th Grade

Mary Kate Hursey was born in Vietnam...

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Anna Poole

5th Grade

Anna Poole is an Alamance County native...

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Taylor Lewis

5th Grade

Taylor Lewis was born and raised in Elon, North Carolina. She graduated from...

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Kate Byrd

6th Grade

Kate has been an educator for seventeen years...

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Laura Wells

7th Grade

Laura was born and raised in Western New York...

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Darius Long

Athletic Director & MS PE

Darius Long is a native of Durham, N.C. and...

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Lynn Hilfiger

SEL, Multimedia & Interventionist

Lynn loves being a part of the ACS team...

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Wendy Lane

ES Global Connections, MS Leadership & Service

Wendy Lane is a lifelong resident of Alamance...

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Chace Simmons

EC Teacher

Chace Simmons graduated from Western Carolina University...

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Karli Neff

EC Teacher

Karli Neff is excited to join the EC team at ACS...

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Jennifer McGuire

EC Instructional Assistant

This will be Jennifer McGuire’s 4th year...

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Laura Shumate

Speech-Language Pathologist

Laura is excited to partner with ACS...

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Tayloir Ford

Literacy Coach & Interventionist

Tayloir Ford is from Trinity, NC and loves being a part...

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Hannah Woods

Instructional Assistant

Ms. Hannah is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Teaching...

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Lindsey Brunick

Instructional Assistant

Lindsey Brunick is excited to be returning...

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Stephanie Nowell

Assistant Principal

Stephanie has been an educator for thirteen years...

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Shrhonda Roberson

Administrative Assistant

Shrhonda Roberson is excited to be the Administrative Assistant at...

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Cindy Gittens

School Social Worker

Cindy Gittens was born and raised in Southwest...

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Jennifer Mitchell

Kindergarten

Jennifer Mitchell is a dedicated educator...

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Alexis Gamble

1st Grade

Alexis Gamble was born and raised in Charlotte...

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Stephanie Fallahee

1st Grade

Stephanie Fallahee is originally from New Jersey...

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Jacqueline Vila

2nd Grade

Jacqueline Vila was born and raised in Burlington...

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Taylor Wilson

2nd Grade

Taylor Wilson is very excited to return...

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Kaitlyn Cecil

3rd Grade

Kaitlyn Cecil graduated from Appalachian State...

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Delaney Jourdan

4th Grade

Delaney Jourdan is very excited to be returning...

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McKensie Schiltz

4th Grade

Mckensie Schiltz graduated from UNCG...

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Jennifer Frank

5th Grade

Jennifer Frank is excited to continue to be a part of the fifth grade team...

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Ashlee Sherrod

6th Grade

Ashlee Sherrod is from Charlotte, N.C. and...

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Neil Massai

6th Grade

Neil Massai grew up in Rockville, Connecticut...

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Alex Welgehausen

Music

Alex Welgehausen was born and raised in...

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Evan Colom Johnson

MS Spanish, Multimedia & ELL

Evan Johnson moved from Napa, CA to Alamance County...

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Sarah Mayle

MS STEM & Instructional Math Coach

Sarah Mayle is delighted to be a member of the Alamance Community School staff...

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​Kellie Stubblefield

ES Art, ELL, & Community Outreach Coordinator

Kellie Stubblefield has been teaching in public and private schools...

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Heather Darden

EC Teacher

Heather Darden graduated from Appalachian State University...

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Lisa Fisher

EC Teacher

Lisa Fisher is excited to continue working as an Exceptional Children’s Teacher...

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Stephanie Lucas

EC Instructional Support

Stephanie Lucas has been with ACS since 2021...

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Mary Catherine Haack

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mary Catherine is excited to serve ACS...

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Caryn Bunn

Instructional Assistant

Caryn lives in Burlington, NC with her husband...

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Katie Ritchie

Instructional Assistant

Katie is from Alamance County and currently lives...

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Millie Ceparano

Instructional Assistant

Millie Ceparano, a Teacher Assistant originally from Caswell County...

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