McDowell High School Staff
CTE, Business
My name is Angie Allison and I am a CTE Business Teacher and a PGC Advisor. I am a prou...
Math
My name is Lisa Atkinson and this will be my 27th year as an educator in McDowell Count...
CTE, Firefighting
I have been a firefighting instructor for nearly 16 years. I am the Chief of Salem...
History
I earned a BA in History from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2005 and...
Math
I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2012 with a BS in Mathematics and a BS&...
CTE
Math
English
Math
Hello! My name is Mr. Wes Carpenter, and I have the privilege of teaching students who ...
English
Ms. Ashley Carver is a 2003 graduate of McDowell High School. She graduated from UNC Ch...
CTE, Culinary Arts
My name is Cristen Clark. I graduated from Southern Illinois University with my Bachelo...
Fine Arts, Band
Ms. Alyssa Clontz is the Band Director at McDowell High School. She earned her Bachelor...
CTE, Health Science
I am Jill Crater. I am originally from Yadkin County. I have been a Re...
NJROTC
Naval Aircreman-Tactical Helicopter Master Chief (Retired) David W. Crossan is a native...
History
I graduated from East Tennessee State University with the highest honors they offered, ...
English
My name is Jessica Ferguson, and this year I will be teaching English II, English IV, a...
Math
With over 20 years of teaching experience at McDowell High School, Mrs. Ferguson c...
Director of Career & Technical Education
Exceptional Children
Brooklynn Foster is a dedicated and experienced educator with a deep commitment to...
Physical Education
This is my 27th year as a teacher and coach at McDowell High school. I am a 1992 gradua...
Math
Science
Kasey Gardin teaches Physical Science, Weight Training, and Athletic PE at McDowel...
English
I teach English IV, English IV-Honors, French I, and French II. I graduated from McDowe...
Exceptional Children
Greetings Students and Parents: I co-teach English here at MHS and work with the EC de...
Instructional Assistant
I am an Instructional Assistant in the OCS Program and also a Bus Driver. I have 2...
History
I am a graduate of Gardner-Webb University and have been teaching at MHS for 7 years. I...
English
CTE, Business
As a native of McDowell County and proud graduate of McDowell High School and NC State ...
Science
As a graduate of UNC Asheville with degrees in Cell & Molecular Biology & 6-12 ...
Exceptional Children
HI! I am Holly Keller and I serve students with disabilities. I mostly teac...
English
This year, I’m teaching English I, English III, AP Language and Composition, and ...
School Counselor
Hello Titan Community, My name is Jill King and I am proud to say I am returning to ...
Physical Education
Hey! My name is Jennifer Kinninger. I have been teaching at McDowell High for...
Student Services Secretary
I am Julie Kirk, and I look forward to assisting you in any way I can. A former princip...
Fine Arts - Chorus Director
Mrs. Emily Latimore is beginning her 5th year as the chorus director at McDowell H...
Fine Arts, Art
Hi MHS family! This will be my 3rd year at MHS. I am one of two art teachers we have he...
CTE
My name is Heather Martin and I teach Marketing and Sales here at McDowell High School....
Social Worker
Science
Welcome to science! I am René McGovney and I have taught with McDowell County Sc...
Exceptional Children
I am a National Board Certified teacher in Special Education with both my undergraduate...
NJROTC
Alongside his wife Megan, son Jackson, and daughter Lincoln, Scott and his family ...
Math
My name is Ann Morris. I am originally from Lumberton, NC but have lived in McDowell Co...
Science
This is my 11th year teaching in McDowell County Schools! I grew up in Richmond, VA and...
CTE, Business/Marketing
I have 15+ years experience in the business field. I have a wonderful family ...
CTE Carpentry & Electrical
CTE
I am a graduate of McDowell High School. I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Histo...
Data Manager
School Counselor
Hello MHS families! My name is Cheyenne Rivas and I am excited and honored to be one...
Math
Fine Arts, Visual Arts
I am a graduate of MHS and have been teaching Visual Art in MCS since 2004. It's al...
CTE, Early Childhood
Hello, my name is Staci Shaw, and I teach Child Development and Early Childhood Ed...
CTE, Digital Design
My name is Daniel Smith. I have logged over twenty-five years teaching at McDowell High...
Exceptional Children
As an MHS alumni, I am proud to be back and serving my hometown high school for another...
Nurse
History
I am an educator with experience teaching History and ESL. I attended UNCW and rec...
CTE, Horticulture
Hello! My name is Sophie Voris and I am your McDowell High School Agriculture Instructo...
Assistant Principal
CTE Counselor
I grew up in the halls of McDowell High School. I attended the Titan Day Care and...
Science
Hello, I'm Joe Le Weaver. I am originally from Texas and moved to North Carol...
Science
Hello MHS! I’m so excited to begin my career here at McDowell High School! I&rsq...
Fine Arts, Theatre
Mrs. Karah Wilson is the Director of our Titan Theatre classes. A G...
History
I am Mr. Yutzy. I was raised in McDowell County and have been teaching here since 2004,...