Our School

At a glance.

750
Students Enrolled
64
Teachers and Staff
28
Classrooms
25
Average Classroom Size

“With a focus on American Values, Community Charter School engages students in inquiry-based learning in order to provide them with the skills necessary to ensure their educational, civic, and economic success in life.”


Meet Our Team

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Monica Dellinger

Executive Director

Mrs. Dellinger is currently working towards her 26th year of service in education.  She...

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Rachael Kennedy

Head of School

Mrs. Kennedy is currently working towards her 17th year of service in education. She...

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Amy Moore

Assistant Director

Amy Moore is the Assistant Director to CPCS. She previously served in Gaston County...

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Jenna Ficke

Kindergarten

I graduated from East Carolina University with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and my...

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Carole Speas

Kindergarten

I grew up in Gastonia and attended Lowell Elementary, Holbrook Junior High and Ashbrook...

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Wendi Summerlin

Kindergarten

I grew up in the Crowders Mountain area of Gaston County and moved to...

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Maria Campbell

1st Grade

With 18 years of teaching experience I have learned that every child, no matter...

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Stacie Handsel

1st Grade

I started my career in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and I am thrilled to begin my new...

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Hannah Livingston

1st Grade

This is my fourth year here at CPCS, and I couldn’t ask for a...

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Lauren Livingston

1st Grade

I joined CPCS in 2019 as a first grade teacher’s assistant. Prior to CPCS...

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Alyssa Edge

2nd Grade

My name is Alyssa Edge and I am so excited to be at CPCS....

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Amanda Petro

2nd Grade

I’m excited to be joining the team at CPCS! I have lived in Stanley...

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Ashley Plemmons

2nd Grade

I have a passion for education and have been in the classroom as both...

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Regina Tesseneer

2nd Grade

I worked for Gaston County Schools for almost 10 years as an exceptional children...

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Shannon Kelly

3rd Grade

I was homeschooled for all of my elementary and high school years. After graduation,...

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Autumn Stobart

3rd Grade

I received my bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University in Elementary Education– with hopes...

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Amanda Beaty

4th Grade

I am excited to be a part of this community. I have taught elementary...

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Ashley Hager

4th Grade

My name is Ashley Hager. I am a wife and a mother of two...

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Stacie Speas

4th Grade

I am so excited to part of this community. I have been teaching elementary...

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Erin Livingston

5th Grade

I have lived in Stanley the majority of my life, and I received my...

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Rachel Davis

6th Grade ELA and Social Studies

I hold a BA In Elementary Education from Grove City College, and have been...

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Stacy McDaniel

6th Grade Math and Science

I am a combat military veteran, 4th Infantry Division. This is my 18th year...

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Jeff Campbell

7th/8th Grade ELA and Social Studies

I have spent the majority of the last 17 years teaching Middle School Social...

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Kristi Key

Exceptional Children

I have lived in this area since I was a child. I have been...

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Erika Harkey

Exceptional Children

Originally from western Massachusetts, I moved down to Charlotte in 2007 for a teaching...

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Lori Johnson

Reading Specialist

I am the K-2 Reading Specialist this year at CPCS. I am very excited...

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Selecia Miller

Reading Specialist

I attended Belmont Abbey College and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I...

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Beth Tyson

Math Specialist

I am a math interventionist at CPCS.  This is my tenth year in education. ...

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Ricky Fortner

Physical Education

I joined the team at CPCS in September 2021. I bring 31 years of...

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Doug Sluder

Physical Education

I am in my 28th year of teaching Physical Education in North Carolina. My...

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Barry Webster

Physical Education

My name is Barry Webster and I am excited to be a part of...

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Kimberly Canham

AIG Teacher

I earned my B.Ed in elementary education from UNC-Charlotte in December 2002.  I taught...

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Brandon Hahn

Music

Mr. Hahn graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, TN and began his teaching career...

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Jenny Leggette

Art

I am so excited to start another year here at CPCS! I am blessed...

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Anna McCarter

Technology

My name is Anna McCarter and this is my second year with CPCS. I...

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Christie Stuckey

Dance

Hello, Miss Stuckey here! Here are a few things I would love for you...

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Rachel Bynum

Teacher Assistant

I think working with children is one of the most important and most rewarding...

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Jennifer Cavin

Teacher Assistant

I grew up in a family of teachers, and this instilled in me a...

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Margaret DeWolf

Teacher Assistant

I am Margaret DeWolf, proud parent of two boys and grandparent to two grandsons....

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Kellie Harrelson

Teacher Assistant

This is my first year at CPCS! I have worked with kids for almost...

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Georgia Kirkland

Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver

I am a mom to 6 kids and a grandma of 15 grandbabies. I...

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Ashley Lewis

Teacher Assistant

My name is Ashley Lewis, this is my second year as a teacher assistant...

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Stephanie McCurry

Teacher Assistant

My name is Mrs. McCurry and this is my second year at CPCS! I...

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Becky Mills

Teacher Assistant

I have been married for 24 years and I have 4 kids, ages from...

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Shannon Parsons

Teacher Assistant

This is my second year at Community Public Charter School; however, I have been...

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Angel Robledo

Teacher Assistant

My name is Angel Robledo. I am married and have two beautiful daughters. My...

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Lisa Creech

Administrative Assistant, Testing Coordinator

I am so excited to be a part of the CPCS family! I am...

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Donna Johnson

Data Manager

I have had the pleasure of working in a school setting for over 20...

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Tonya Young

Reception/Financial Secretary

I love being a part of the CPCS team! I have worked at CPCS...

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Sheila Clippard

Board Member

It is my privilege to serve Community Public Charter School on the School Board....

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Donnie Everhart

Board Member

Donnie Everhart was born and raised in Ohio. He relocated to North Carolina in...

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Bert Freeman

Board Member

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Charlene High

Board Member

Ms. High is a long-time resident of Dallas but spent her childhood years growing...

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Eddie McGinnis

Board of Directors Chairman

Eddie McGinnis is the Founder and current Board Chairman for Community Public Charter School....

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Freida Robinson

Board Member

Freida Robinson joined the CPCS Board in the spring of 2020. She attended Stanley...

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Viddia Torbett

Board of Directors Vice-Chairman

Viddia Torbett was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Viddia received a Business Administration degree from...

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Preston Wilson

Board Member