Meet Kimberly Blair-Jordan, MA, Ed.S., NBCT, Principal

Joined Team CCS - July 1994

Experience 
Prior to entering education, I worked in the field of advertising and graphic design. I have worked for CCS since 1994, beginning my education at C.H. Tuttle Middle School as an Art teacher. During that time, I obtained my National Board Certification as well as my Masters in Art. I continued my teaching career at Mill Creek Middle School until 1996, when I became Assistant Principal at Blackburn Elementary and later at St. Stephens Elementary. In July 2013 I was named Principal at Jacobs Fork Middle School and moved to Startown Elementary in 2015 --back to where my CCS education began! I obtained my Elementary Ed license in 2012. I am a graduate of NCPAPA Developing Future Leaders, NCPAPA Distinguished Leadership in Practice, and NCPAPA Digital Learning/Personalized Learning cohort. In addition to being a part of CCS, I taught Art History at CVCC for several years. 

Education 
Assoc. Fine Arts/Commercial Design - Gaston College
BA Art Education - Lenoir-Rhyne College
MA Art Education - Winthrop University
Masters School Administration (MSA) - Gardner-Webb University
Ed.S. Educational Leadership - Appalachian State University

Why I Became an Educator 
Although I did not originally intend to pursue a career in education, I was greatly influenced by my high school art teacher at Fred T. Foard High School, Barbara Cordell, to pursue my creative passion. When I look back, I realize I was influenced by a great number of Catawba County Schools teachers, who not only taught me, but encouraged me to be the best person I could be. 

Something Unique About Me
I was a baton twirler for the FTF Tiger Marching band, and I can still twirl a baton today (although probably not as well!). I love theatre and dance, and can often be found on the stage of The Green Room Community Theatre. I have a passion for medical missions, traveling annually to serve in San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. I also love sports and am a baseball mom forever!

Anything Else You Want Us To Know?
I attended Startown Elementary School, so being named principal here is truly like coming home.

As a proud graduate of the Catawba County Schools system, I wanted to be a contributing member of a district that values children and community, has a tradition of excellence, and celebrates innovation. I hope to help create the same kind of positive impact on future generations as was provided for me.

Meet Grace Ann S. Sevier, MA, PMC, NBCT, Assistant Principal

Joined Team CCS - July 2008

Experience 
I have worked in public education for 19 years in the Catawba County and Iredell/Statesville School Systems. I have spent two years as an elementary school counselor, ten years as a middle school counselor, and seven years as an elementary assistant principal. In 2010, I earned my National Board Certification in School Counseling and became a National Board Certified Teacher through NBPTS. I was named as the Catawba County School's Secondary Counselor of the Year in 2012/2013 and the North Carolina Middle School Counselor for the 2012/2013 school year. In March 2018, I was named Catawba County School's Administrator of the Month.

Education 
B.A. Psychology & Human/Community Services - Lenoir-Rhyne College
M.A. Community/Agency Counseling (w/School Counseling Licensure) - Lenoir-Rhyne College
Post Master's Certificate in Advanced School Counseling - University of North Carolina at Greensboro
School Administration Add-on Licensure - Appalachian State University

Why I Became an Educator 
My family influenced me to give back to my community by joining a helping profession, and my high school counselor was a major influence in helping me sort out options in the field of education. While I was in graduate school, my advisor and professor geared me toward school counseling.

Favorite Place in Catawba County
As a young child and into adulthood, I have loved enjoying time on Lookout Shoals Lake or, as everyone in Catawba County knows it by, Lake Lookout. From lazy days on a boat, to fishing or kayaking, Lake Lookout is a hidden gem in Catawba County. 

As a CCS alumni, I valued the education I was provided and wanted to give back to my community. Joining Catawba County Schools has allowed me to return the favor and invest in my community by helping shape young men and women into productive citizens.