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I am a leader who is passionate about people, relationships, and making a meaningful difference. My life is grounded in faith, family, and a strong commitment to my career and the people I have the privilege to serve.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong understanding of leadership, business, and the importance of getting results. At the same time, I have never lost sight of the fact that business is ultimately about people. I genuinely care about others, enjoy building relationships, and believe that taking the time to listen and understand people is one of the most important parts of leadership.
I am compassionate and caring, but I am also practical and business-minded. I believe you can make good business decisions while still treating people with dignity, respect, and compassion. For me, those things are not competing priorities—they go hand in hand.
I enjoy meeting new people, hearing their stories, learning from their experiences, and sharing my own. I believe some of the best opportunities in life come through relationships and being willing to step outside of your comfort zone.
I am also a go-getter. When I see an opportunity or a problem, I want to be part of the solution. I believe in taking initiative, working hard, finding answers, and doing what needs to be done rather than waiting for someone else to take the lead.
Most importantly, the client comes first. Whether I am leading an organization, making a business decision, or working with a team, I believe we should always ask ourselves: What is best for the people we serve? Our success should ultimately be measured by the difference we make in their lives.
I believe leadership is about serving others, building relationships, developing people, creating opportunities, and leaving things better than you found them.
That is who I am—a faith-driven, people-focused, results-oriented leader who believes in relationships, service, and getting things done.
Chief Executive Officer at Ralph Scott LifeServices, Incorporated (2023-03 – Present)
Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Alamance-Burlington School System (2015-03 – 2023-03)
Assistant Superintendent of Student Service at Alamance-Burlington School System (2011-12 – 2015-02)
Executive Director of Personnel and Student Services at Stanly County Schools (2008-07 – 2011-11)
Principal: Albemarle Middle School at Stanly County Schools (2004-06 – 2008-07)
Principal: Millingport Elementary School at Stanly County Schools (2002-07 – 2004-06)
Assistant Principal: West Stanly High School at Stanly County Schools (2000-07 – 2002-06)
Assistant Principal: East Middle School at Montgomery County Schools (1999-07 – 2000-06)
Exceptional Children's Transition Coordinator at Anson County Schools (1995-07 – 1996-12)
High School Teacher: Albemarle High School - Exceptional Children's Department at Stanly County Schools (1997-01 – 1999-06)
Junior High School Teacher: Anson Junior High School - Exceptional Children's Department at Anson County Schools (1989-12 – 1995-06)
Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership – Wingate University (2011)
Educationalist Specialist in Educational Leadership – Wingate University (2010)
Masters of Administration in Educational Administration – University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2000)
Bachelors of Science in Special Education – Appalachian State University (1989)