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Meet our Administrative Team

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    Shannon Plemmons
    Principal, Maiden Elementary School

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    Meet Shannon Plemmons, Principal

    I am honored to be serving in my seventh year as Principal of Maiden Elementary School. I first joined Catawba County Schools in August 2009, and my career in education began at Fred T. Foard High School, where I taught Special Education and coached softball. I later joined Blackburn Elementary as a Resource Special Education teacher before returning to Fred T. Foard to teach in a self-contained classroom, continuing as the softball coach and later coaching the women’s golf team. My path then led me into school leadership, where I served four years as Assistant Principal at Maiden Middle School before being given the privilege of leading Maiden Elementary as Principal. I hold a B.S. in Special Education from Appalachian State University and an M.A. in Executive Leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

    Outside of school, I am the proud parent of a 6th grader, and I treasure the time I get to spend with my son, family, and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love cheering on both Appalachian State and the Tennessee Volunteers. Whether it’s a trip to the mountains or the beach, I enjoy being outdoors and taking in new experiences. In my spare time, I also enjoy playing pickleball and spending time on the golf course.  

    I love being the Principal at Maiden Elementary. This community is rich in traditions and strong in its support, and I feel incredibly fortunate to do this job every day. As a proud graduate of Catawba County Schools, I have always cherished the experiences and opportunities our school system provides. Those experiences inspired me to become an educator and, now, to serve as a leader within the same system that gave so much to me. It is a true honor to give back by supporting our students, teachers, and community. Catawba County Schools will always hold a special place in my heart. 

     #Every Day is an Excellent Day to be a Maiden Eagle!!!

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    At this time, Mr. Gibbs is serving as the interim principal.

    Meet our Assistant Principal, Candall Hilton!

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    Experience - I am Candall Hilton, Assistant Principal at Maiden Elementary School. I am very excited to begin my first year as assistant principal here at "The Nest”. Prior to MES, I taught physical education for 16 years at North Lincoln Middle School and served as AP at River Bend for two years. I am from Maiden and a proud Eagle, Wildcat, and Blue Devil. 

    Education - I graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a Bachelors degree in physical education. I then pursued a masters degree in physical education from West Virginia University. Then completed my school administration degree from Gardner Webb University.

    Why I Became an Educator - The reason I became an educator is because I love school! I have loved school since the day I walked into Kindergarten, so much that I went years without missing a day of school. I have always enjoyed working with children and seeing children learn. 

    Favorite Activities - In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My husband Matthew and I have two children, a dog and a cat. We enjoy camping, playing games, the beach and the mountains.

    Something Unique About Me - I am a cancer survivor! 

Meet our Office Staff

  • Our office assistant is Edith Putnam. 

     

    More information to be posted soon!

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    Secretary, Maiden Elementary School

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    Meet Aundrea Fleury, Secretary

    Joined Team CCS - July 2019

    Experience - Before I started working for CCS, I worked in the medical field. I have worked in the X-Ray department as an assistant, surgical office as an administrative assistant, and my last job was in an OB-GYN office as the Administrative Manager.  

    Education - Maiden High School and CVCC

    Why I Became a Secretary - I have always enjoyed working with children and doing administrative work. When I had the opportunity to do both & be on my kids schedule I had to take the opportunity.

    Favorite Place in Catawba County - Is at home with my family

    Favorite Activities - Spending time with my kids on the ballfield!

    Anything Else You Want Us To Know? - I also attended Maiden Elementary

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    Samantha Hoyle
    Data Manager Maiden Elementary School

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    Meet Samantha Hoyle, Data Manager

    Joined Team CCS - July 2016

    Experience  - Before coming to work for CCS, I worked as a pharmacy technician at a local pharmacy for 13 years. Previous to that, I worked in a sales office job as an administrative assistant. I have been the Data Manager at Maiden Middle School since the 2016-2017 school year and Maiden Elementary was given to me starting the year of 2017-2018 and now I serve both schools. This is my 5th school year with CCS!

    Education - I was a CCS student myself and attended Banoak Elementary, Blackburn Middle School and graduated from Fred T Foard High School. I also attended CVCC.

    Why I Became a Data Manager - I have always loved working with children and enjoy doing the administrative office work in a school setting.

    Favorite Place in Catawba County - At home on our farm with my family

    Favorite Activities - Spending time with my family and friends and enjoy going to all of my children's sports activities.

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    Hi, I’m Heather Lail, a School Nurse with Catawba County Public Health. I am excited to serve your students at Maiden Elementary School.

     
    I’m in school several days a week because children learn best when they are healthy. Routine health care promotes physical, social and emotional growth of children through the early detection, treatment and referral of health problems, illness prevention and education about common student health concerns. I also work to eliminate chronic health conditions as a barrier to achieving school success. Often, I serve as a connector between school staff, parents, students and health care providers.


    The best way to contact me is by calling your child’s school.


    Maiden Elementary School: (828) 428-8769


    For more information on what services school nurses provide, go to the Catawba County Public Health- School Health page.

     

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    Officer Mark Baker is an 11-year veteran of law enforcement and began his career as a School Resource Officer in August 2019. He served three years at Maiden Middle School before transitioning to Maiden Elementary, where he is now in his fourth year with MES.

    In his role, Officer Baker teaches the D.A.R.E. program, and leads the Adopt-a-Cop program. He is a certified car seat technician and serves on the executive board of Catawba County Safe Kids, where he helps promote child safety throughout the community.

    What Officer Baker enjoys most about being an SRO is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students at a young age. He values teaching them about important life topics, supporting them with their challenges, and serving as a trusted resource in their lives. His goal is to create a strong foundation of trust and respect, giving students a positive outlook on law enforcement that will stay with them into adulthood.

    Officer Baker says he feels truly blessed to serve as an SRO and is grateful for the opportunity to make a difference each day in a career that he loves.