Principal, Acquanetta Edmond
Acquanetta Edmond, a South Carolina native, earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University. In 1996, she moved to North Carolina to embark on her educational career. Over her tenure with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, she taught 4th and 6th grades. After four years in the classroom, she transitioned to become Principal Fellow, and obtained a Master’s in School Administration and Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2002.
During her time in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, she had the pleasure to serve in various capacities from classroom teacher to literacy facilitator, executive director and learning community superintendent. Her work left a lasting mark on students and principals throughout the district. In these roles, she facilitated leadership meetings, mentored principals, and championed academic excellence across diverse schools and content areas.
Acquanetta’s 28 years of experience in education brings a wealth of knowledge to Cabarrus County Schools. She is a visionary and impactful instructional leader who strives to lead schools to academic excellence. Children are the top in everything that she does, and throughout her career she has been impactful by leading schools and learning communities to achieve growth and changing the landscape for students and educators. This has been accomplished through relationships, various educational support, principal coaching, and instructional initiatives.
Acquanetta places a high value on family and has been married to her college sweetheart for over 25 years. She is a dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Mrs. Edmond consistently ensures that she serves as a role model beyond the schoolhouse. Acquanetta has traveled to multiple continents and she loves history, fashion and interior design.
Mrs. Edmond is a lifelong educator dedicated to excellence, showcasing leadership practices honed through professional development and coaching from organizations such as Queens University, The Leadership Forum, Cultural Proficiency, and Relay; just to name a few. She believes that students can accomplish anything that they put their minds to, and she conveys this message to students every single day.
EDUCATION
Email: Acquanetta.Edmond@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Assistant Principal, Erica Gipson
EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Email: Erica.Gipson@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Assistant Principal, Bonnie Miranda
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Georgia State University
- Master of Science, Education, Walden University
- Administration Certification, University of North Carolina Pembroke
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- MTSS Coordinator, Mt. Pleasant High School
- Assistant Principal, West Cabarrus High School (Grade Level 10)
Email: Bonnie.Miranda@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Assistant Principal, Dexter Days
EDUCATION
- Fayetteville State University
Bachelors of Science, English Secondary Education (9-12)
"Res Non Verba, Deeds Not Words”
- North Carolina Central University
Master's in School Administration
"The Eagle is no common, ordinary barnyard fowl, "And while a Sparrow clings to its flock, an Eagle soars alone."
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Assistant Principal, Riverbend Middle School
- Assistant Principal, Monroe High School
- Assistant Principal, West Cabarrus High School (Grade Level 11)
Email: Dexter.Days@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Assistant Principal, Jennifer Brayley
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary K-6, Science Concentration, UNC Charlotte
- Masters of Education Administration, Principal Fellows, UNC Charlotte
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Instructional Coach for Math & Science, Concord Middle School
- Assistant Principal, West Cabarrus High School (Grade Level 12)
Email: Jennifer.Brayley@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
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