Instructional Support Staff
Kimberly Faulkner
English as a Second Language Teacher
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Vance Granville Community College
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University
Masters in Library Science, North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University
Masters in Library Science, North Carolina Central University
Media & Technology, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 6th, 7th, 8th, ESL, Franklinton High
Work:
919-494-2332
Ms. Faulkner is a former Media Specialist with Franklin County Schools. She now serves ELL (English Language Learners) at Franklinton High School, Bunn High School and Cedar Creek Middle. Ms. Faulkner believes in a life of service and helping others. On a lighter note she enjoys going to Disneyworld and Dollywood, camping, crafting, cooking and spending time with her son, family and pets!
"Every Fortress falls, it is not the end,
It ain't if you fall, but how you rise that says who you really are...so get up and go through!
If ever your fortress caves, you're always safe in mine!"
Fortress
Queens of the Stone Age
"Every Fortress falls, it is not the end,
It ain't if you fall, but how you rise that says who you really are...so get up and go through!
If ever your fortress caves, you're always safe in mine!"
Fortress
Queens of the Stone Age
Valerie Hawthorne
Secondary AIG Facilitator & K-12 Social Studies
B.S. Secondary Education (Social Studies), William Carey University
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
M.A. Gifted Education, William Carey University
National Board Certified Teacher
AIG, 6th, 7th, 8th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Social Studies, AIG, Central Office
Work:
919-554-4848
Mrs. Hawthorne brings over 20 years of experience in education to her current role, where she oversees the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program at our middle schools. She works closely with ELA and math teachers in the advanced classes to identify, monitor, and support AIG students.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards.
She also serves as the district’s K–12 Social Studies Lead, supporting teachers as they implement the NC inquiry-based standards.
Sierra Johnson
Instructional Technology Facilitator
B.S Elementary Education, East Carolina University
MAEd Instructional Technology, East Carolina University
MAEd Instructional Technology, East Carolina University
Media & Technology, Central Office
Work:
919-496-2227
Sierra Johnson is an Instructional Technology Facilitator with FCS, supporting K–12 teachers in integrating digital tools and enhancing classroom instruction. Drawing on her experience as an elementary teacher at Bunn Elementary School, she develops professional learning opportunities that empower educators to confidently leverage technology in their classrooms. Sierra earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her MAEd in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and her two Shih Tzus.
Vonita White
Instructional Coach
B.A. English, Elizabeth City State University
Master of Education, (M.Ed.), Cambridge College
Master of Education, (M.Ed.), Cambridge College
6th, 7th, 8th, Support Staff, Cedar Creek Middle, Instrctional Support Staff
Work:
919-554-4848
Mrs. White is the Instructional Coach at Cedar Creek Middle School. She became a Jaguar in August 2015.
Mrs. White has been in the field of education for over 20 years.
She has served in both North Carolina and Virginia public schools.
In the 2009-2010 school year, she was voted Phillips Middle School’s Teacher of the Year in Edgecombe County.
In the 2018-2019 school year, she was voted Cedar Creek Middle School’s Teacher of the Year.
She has served in various capacities such as: Lead Teacher Administrator; ELA Teacher; Pre-GED Instructor; ABE(Adult Basic Education) Instructor; Mentor Teacher; Grade Chair and Instructional Coach.
Her motto: "We must meet students where they are."