Instructional Support Staff
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
ESL Teacher
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, Royal Elementary, Cedar Creek Middle, Instrctional Support Staff, Student Services, Instructional Support Staff
Work:
919-496-7700
Mrs. Vonita White currently serves as the EL Teacher at Bunn Middle and Elementary Schools. She began working in Franklin County August 2015 as a 6th Grade ELA teacher.
In the 2018-2019 school year, she was voted Cedar Creek Middle School’s Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. White has been in the field of education for over 25 years 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."
In the 2018-2019 school year, she was voted Cedar Creek Middle School’s Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. White has been in the field of education for over 25 years 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."