School Leadership

A Message from our Principal 

Angela C. Williams, Principal      

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Joined Team CCS - December 2012

Experience 
I have worked in public education for 35 years as a teacher and administrator. I started my teaching career as an 8th grade math teacher and my last 2 years teaching were at the high school level. After 11 years of teaching, I moved into administration. I was an Assistant Principal for 5 1/2 years in Burke County and had the opportunity of opening up a brand new middle school. I have been a principal for 5 1/2 years in Burke County and the last 13 1/2 years with CCS.

Education 
B.S. Middle Grades Education, content areas Math and Social Studies, Appalachian State University
M.A. Administration, Gardner-Webb University

Why I Became an Educator
Both of my parents were in education. My mother taught English and then became a librarian, and my father taught science, coached multiple sports and became an administrator. I saw the love they had for their jobs and how they impacted students each and every day. I love working with children, and I decided what better way to do that than to be an educator. 

Favorite Activities
I enjoy playing tennis, walking and spending time with my family and doing things with my grandchildren.

Something Unique About Me
I received a tennis scholarship and basketball scholarship from Appalachian State University. I decided to take the tennis scholarship to be able to focus on one sport.

I joined CCS, because when someone mentioned CCS, they always referred to how innovative they were and how they provided a strong educational foundation for students. The schools are invested in each student through academics, the arts programs, and athletics, and the schools have a long tradition of excellence.

A Message from our Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

ASHLEY TIPTON, Assistant Principal

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Experience 
I have worked in Education for 15 years. I started as a seventh-grade English Teacher at Arndt Middle School and moved to Assistant Principal at Maiden Middle in 2022. I thoroughly enjoy the middle school age and seeing our young adolescents transform into young adults as they move toward high school. During my time at Arndt, I coached Volleyball and softball and served as Athletic Director. I have a true passion for athletics, and I have seen how it can transform the lives of students.

Education 
B.S.- Middle Grades Education, English and Social Studies- Appalachian State University
M.A.-  Middle Grades English- Appalachian State University
M.A. Executive Leadership/ School Administration- Gardner Webb University 

Why I Became an Educator
I wanted to be a positive influence for students, but especially for young adolescents and teens during their most challenging years.  

Favorite Place in Catawba County
My favorite place in Catawba County is anywhere outside where I can enjoy the weather, catch a view of the mountains, or experience something new.

Favorite Activities
Spending quality time with my spouse and daughter. Hiking and anything outdoors, traveling to new places, and experiencing new things and new foods. 

I enjoy working for CCS because of the amazing community, schools, and people that make this an amazing place to work and learn.

I enjoy working for CCS because of the great leadership and students. Maiden is a wonderful community to work in.