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School Leadership

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Dear Banoak Family, 

As we “Charge Forward” into this year, we will strive toward success with academic rigor. While we will continue to use iReady as a reading resource tool in the classroom, Catawba County has implemented a new program called Edmentum. This program will continue to provide our teachers with data, and place students on individual learning paths throughout the year. I’m excited to see this program in action! We will also continue to use Second Steps to promote positive character development. I believe both character development and academics play a pivotal role in the lives of our students. 

Last year we were fortunate to start several big improvement projects going into the school year. CCS has completed the repairs and updates to all of our retaining walls and fencing. We are also continuing to revamp our outdoor eating area beside the cafeteria. This year we will be placing umbrellas at each table so our students can enjoy some shade when using this space. Finally, the CCS Maintenance department has started our basketball goal project, and we anxiously await its completion. I know the students will be excited to use the goals during recess! 

Jordan Goodson
Banoak Elementary
 

Meet our Administrative Team

  • Meet Our Principal

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    Jordan Goodson
    Principal,
    Banoak Elementary 

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    Joined Team CCS - August 2013

    Experience 
    I attended UNC Charlotte after graduating from Maiden High School in 2006. I obtained my K-6 Teaching Degree in 2010 and began working for Cabarrus County Schools. In 2012 I moved back to Catawba County to be closer to family. I went to work at Maiden Elementary. I was hired as Assistant Principal of Tuttle Elementary in 2018, and shortly after completed my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. I have been at Tuttle until recently accepting the job of Principal at this awesome elementary school called Banoak! I have taught second, third, and fourth grades throughout my career!    

    Education 
    UNC Charlotte, Elementary Education
    Gardner Webb University, Master's in School Administration

    Why I Became an Educator 
    I wouldn’t have become an educator without great teachers paving the way long before me! They took the time to get to know students, love them, laugh with them, and push them to succeed. Now it’s my generation’s turn to do the same for future generations! I want to continue to push excellence and give students an outstanding academic and social education daily.  

    Favorite Activities
    Playing Pickleball, Watching UNC Tar Heel & Carolina Panthers games, vacationing at the beach!

    Something Unique About Me
    I had my tonsils removed when I was almost 30 years old! I ate tons of noodles and popsicles for two weeks! 

    Teaching is love in its purest form.
    Author Unknown

  • Joined Team CCS - August 2009

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    Amber Proctor
    Assistant Principal, Banoak Elementary

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    Experience 
    I have worked in public education since 2008, and I have worked for Catawba County Schools for all but one of those years.. I started my career as a kindergarten teacher at Maiden Elementary School.  After six years, I left the classroom to become an academic facilitator. I served in this role for two years prior to moving to the administration role. I have been an assistant principal for Catawba County Schools since 2016.  

    Education 
    UNC Charlotte Elementary Education
    Appalachian State University - Masters in Curriculum and Instruction 
    Appalachian State University - Masters in School Administration

    Why I Became an Educator 
    My love of learning influenced me to pursue a career in education! I have a love for learning and believe that you can learn new things each and every day!  

    Favorite Activities
    I enjoy snowboarding, shopping, and spending time with my family.

    Something Unique About Me
    I live on a dairy farm. We have cows, sheep, and lots of chickens!


    I have a love for learning and believe that you can learn
    new things each and every day. 

Meet our Office Staff

  • Meet Amber Proctor, Assistant Principal
     

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    Dallas Day
    Secretary,
    Banoak Elementary

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    Joined Team CCS - January 2022

    Experience 
    I worked as a Medical Assistant for 10 years at Conover Family Practice.

    Education 
    Associate's Degree, Kings College, Charlotte, NC

    Why I Became a School Secretary

    When I decided to leave the medical field, I wanted a job that would allow me the opportunity to work with people because of the love I had for my patients. This position allows me to interact with children, parents, and school staff.  As school secretary, I can help provide a loving and learning environment.

    Favorite Activities
    Spending time with my family and friends.

    Something Unique About Me
    I attended Banoak K – 6.

    You are never too old to set another goal 
    or to dream a new dream.
    C.S. Lewis

  • Meet Beth Shaffer, Data Manager
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    Beth Shaffer
    Data Manager.
    Banoak Elementary

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    Joined CCS- August 2008

    Experience

    Before coming to work for CCS, I was a stay at home mom for 15 years raising my three beautiful daughters.  I then became a Teacher  Assistant at Mt. View Elementary, where I served in this position  for six years before taking on the Data Manager's position. I was given Banoak Elementary in 2017 and now serve Mt. View Elementary and Banoak Elementary.

    Education
    Western Piedmont Community College
    University of North Carolina-Charlotte

    Why I Became an Educator 
    When my youngest daughter went to kindergarten in 2008, I decided to go with her! I enjoyed working with children so much, that I decided to stay on in the school system!

    Favorite Activities
    I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, swimming or anything to do with water.

    Something Unique About Me
    I love spending time on our boat at the Outer Banks! 

    Education is for improving the lives of others
    and for leaving your community and world
    better than you found it.
    Marian Wright Edelman

  • Meet Debi Bryant, School Nurse
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    Debi Bryant
    School Nurse,
    Banoak Elementary

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    Joined Team CCS - April 2006

    Experience 
    I've been a school nurse since 2006.  I started my career in Pediatrics, have worked Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, IV Therapy and Chemotherapy, and as an LPN Instructor. 

    Education 
    Associate's and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Marshall University
    Master's in Adult Technical Education from Marshall University

    Why I Became a School Nurse
    I have a love of and experience in pediatrics and enjoy taking care of children and families.  Working on the same schedule as my children when they were in school was also a plus!

    Favorite Activities
    I enjoy reading, shopping, scrapbooking, and listening to music.

    Something Unique About Me
    I have been a RN since 1983.

    Students need to be healthy to be educated
    and educated to be healthy.
    Author Unknown