Education
Warren County Schools: Key Leadership Positions Filled
The Warren County Board of Education recently approved several leadership hires including WCHS principal and Chief Operating Officer.
The Warren County Board of Education recently approved several leadership hires:
- Chief Academic Officer: Kisha Clemons (approved on 8/8/23)
- Chief Operations Officer: Dr. Dennis Carrington (approved on 8/8/23)
- Director of School Performance: LaTonya McNeill (approved on 7/25/23)
- Warren County High School Principal: Dr. Cynthia Simons (approved on 8/8/23)
Dr. Simons will be continuing the work started by WCHS Interim Principal Elaine Hanzer. As a retired school administrator, Ms. Hanzer has worked the maximum amount allowed by the state while receiving retirement benefits. Her last day will be August 31.
“These highly qualified educational leaders will help continue our critical mission of improving Warren County Schools, how we educate and support our students, how we empower our staff, and how we connect with our community. These are not only key instructional leaders, but are also transformational leaders as we reimagine our schools and how we educate students in the twenty-first century.” – Superintendent Keith Sutton
Warren County High School Principal: Dr. Cynthia Simons
Dr. Cynthia Simons has worked in education for 24 years. She’s been the Assistant Principal at Wake Forest High School since 2008. During that time, she also earned a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Fayetteville State University and a Master of School Administration from North Carolina Central University. Dr. Simons is expected to start later this month, but an exact date has not yet been determined.