Meet Heidi Jones, Secretary

Joined Team CCS - 2012                                                     

Experience 

I have been a parent, substitute teacher, substitute cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver and data manager in Catawba County Schools before I became River Bend's secretary.

Education 
Central Piedmont Community College  &  Catawba Valley Community College

Why I Became an Educator
I want to help make the world a better place.

Favorite Activities
Spending time with my grandchildren, the beach, sewing and crafting.

Something Unique About Me
  I got my 1st job at 14 years old.

I want to help make the world a better place.

Meet Karen Myatt, Data Manager

Joined Team CCS  -   January, 2000                                      

I was born in Catawba County and have lived here all my life. I attended Balls Creek Elem. Then
graduated from Bandys High School in 1980. I have two sons, named Ryan and Zac. I also have
a little rescue dog, named Peanut.

In January 2000, I began working for Catawba County Schools as a Teacher Assistant at St. Stephens Elem. In
July 2002, I moved to the position of data manager at St. Stephens Elementary then transferred
to Mill Creek Middle School in July 2006. I decided to further my own education and went back
to school part-time at Catawba Valley Community College in January 2010 while continuing to
work full-time. I completed my studies in December 2015 and graduated in May 2016 with High
Honors in Accounting, AAS and Business Administration, AAS. In July 2016, I began splitting my
weeks between Catawba Elem and Mill Creek Middle Schools. And then in 2021 split between Mill Creek and River Bend Middle. 
 

I love working at two Middle Schools.  It's confusing sometimes but never boring!                                                                                                                                                                                            

I love working at two middle schools. It's never boring!

Meet Stephanie Drum, School Nurse

Joined Team CCS - (year you were hired)  2023    

 Experience - Medical-Surgical Nursing (Catawba Valley Medical Center) 3 years

Surgical Suite/Operating Room/Recovery Room (Catawba Valley Medical Center)  13 years

Occupational Health Nurse- City of Hickory  22 years

Present- School Health Nurse - Catawba County Public Health

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing- Lenoir Rhyne University

Why I Became a Nurse-  Mostly, because I love people but, my sister and I grew up in a family of medical professionals.  My father was a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). My Mom was also a Registered Nurse.  From a very young age we were tagged to enter the medical profession.  It was almost like a "no-brainer" for both of them. "But, this is what you girls are going to do for a living".  Conversations at our dinner table were fun, thought provoking and interesting.   My father would say, "If you would like to rely on YOU, be in control of your life, make a nice career for you and your future, are willing to put in hours, grit and hard work, keep your nose to the grindstone..then it's yours.   It was a great recipe for my sis and I that was offered with love, direction, and support from our parents.  Wouldn't change a thing.  :)

Favorite Activities-  Anything related to water.  Boat trips on the lake, water skiing, swimming, boating, tubing, traveling (mostly beach or tropical destinations),  surf fishing or fishing intercoastal waterway,  mountain trips, horseback riding, tennis, pickleball, BAMA college football, reading good books, playing with our 3 year old German Shepherd, spending time with family and friends, and gardening, hard work and there's also chilling if there's time. 

Something Unique About Me- I am left-handed....but in my right mind.   :)

I am very happy to be a part of the Pirate family and helping care for each and every student!

Meet Angela Hood, Receptionist

Joined Team CCS -  2020                                             

Experience -  Worked for Rockingham County Youth Services for 2 years and then transitioned to the Rockingham County School System  and worked there for 4 and a half years before coming to Catawba County.                                     

Education  -  BA in Religious Arts & Christian Counseling, MA Biblical Counseling, Doctorate in Divinity

Why I Became an Educator:   I became an educator because I have a heart for youth, their education and their well being. I felt that I could be that listening ear for them and encourage them no matter what they are going through.  

Favorite Activities:  Reading, traveling, motivational speaking, relaxing and spending time with family.

Something Unique About Me:  I'm an aspiring candle maker

 

I have a heart for youth, their education and their well being.