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Finalists Announced for 2025 Cumberland County Schools Principals of the Year

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Some of the best leaders in Cumberland County Schools have been selected as finalists for Principals of the Year.

Honoring the best in public education, Cumberland County Schools has announced the finalists for its big leadership awards.

Every year the Cumberland County Schools Principal and Assistant Principal of The Year Finalists for K-12 schools are nominated by their peers, and this week, the nine finalists were announced.

The 2025 CCS Principal of The Year Finalists come from five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools in Cumberland County.

Cumberland County Schools Principals of the Year
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Principal of the Year Finalists

Elementary School Principals 

  • Corine Warren at Benjamin Martin Elementary School 
  • Lisa Gillespie at Mary McArthur Elementary School 
  • Antoine McGill at J.W. Seabrook Elementary School 
  • Dr. Shanessa Fenner at W.T. Brown Elementary School 
  • Shannon Booth at Sherwood Park Elementary School 

Middle School Principals 

  • Dr. Natasha Brown at Westover Middle School
  • Regina Blanding at Hope Mills Middle School 

High School Principals 

  • Dr. Douglas Massengill at Massey Hill Classical High School 
  • Larry Parker, Jr., at E.E. Smith High School 
Cumberland County Schools Assistant Principals of the Year
Image Courtesy Cumberland County Schools

Assistant Principal of The Year Finalists 

Elementary School Assistant Principals  

  • Constance Thomas at William H. Owen Elementary School 
  • Dr. Hope Littlejohn at Ed V. Baldwin Elementary School 
  • Latonica McDonald at Walker-Spivey Elementary School
  • Jernise Flood Rucker at Westarea Elementary School 
  • Teresa Rubio at Cumberland Academy, K-5 

Middle School Assistant Principals 

  • Eddie Ford IV at South View Middle School 
  • Elan Goodman-Robinson at Westover Middle School 

High School Assistant Principals 

  • Pierre Cobb at Pine Forest High School 
  • Jessica Black at E.E. Smith High School 

The 2025 Cumberland County Schools Principal and Assistant Principal of The Year winners will be announced at an upcoming special event in the Fall of 2024. 

– Intern Emilee Fann contributed to this story.

Minda is your radio host with the most, anchoring middays on KML, and mornings on 107.7 the Bounce. Minda regularly sets up and hosts, comedy and trivia nights in the area. Making people laugh is one of her greatest passions and she is sure to put a smile on your face as you listen on air, or read her stories. It’s like she always says, “even if you’re self-conscious at first, whenever you have a microphone in your hand – you own the room!” Minda Lou writes about Fayetteville news and culture.

5 of the Best Thrilling Beach Book Reads to Get You Through Summer 2024

The summer of 2024 promises a thrilling lineup of psychological thrillers perfect for beach book reading. These page-turners will keep you on the edge of your seat, whether you’re lounging by the pool or digging your toes into the sand.

These five psychological thrillers offer a range of settings, from the glittering world of the elite to the open ocean, making them perfect for any beach vacation. Whether you prefer revenge plots, con artists, or murder mysteries, these books will keep you captivated from the first page to the last.

So, grab your sunscreen, find a cozy spot on the sand, and prepare to be thrilled by the best psychological beach reads of summer 2024!

  • "Kill For Me, Kill For You" by Steve Cavanagh

    This fast-paced psychological thriller follows two women, Wendy and Amanda, who form an unlikely alliance to seek revenge against the men who have wronged them. As they delve deeper into their plans, they find themselves entangled in a web of unexpected twists and shocking revelations. Cavanagh’s masterful storytelling will keep you guessing until the very end.

  • "Stone Cold Fox" by Rachel Koller Croft

    Set in the world of the wealthy elite, this juicy thriller follows a woman who has conned all her life alongside her mother. Determined to leave that life behind, she decides to pull off one last con: landing herself the heir of one of the country’s wealthiest families. However, a friend hellbent on preventing this match turns it into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Croft’s novel is a thrilling exploration of ambition, deception, and the lengths people will go to for love and money.

  • "The Lying Club" by Annie Ward

    Fans of “Big Little Lies” will devour this suspenseful read about revenge, webs of lies, and murder tied to an elite private school. Unraveled through the perspectives of three different women involved in the scandal, Ward’s novel is filled with high drama and shocking twists. It’s the perfect book to get lost in while soaking up the sun.

  • "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

    This bingeable thriller follows a con artist who works for a mysterious boss. Her latest job has her playing girlfriend to a man she starts to feel a little too comfortable with. But when someone rolls into town claiming her actual identity and threatening her current job and future, the stakes are raised to dangerous heights. With short chapters and a well-paced plot, Elston’s novel is an ideal beach companion.

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  • "Five Nights" by Rachel Wolf

     

    Set aboard a glamorous new ship sailing from England to New York, this historical thriller follows Belle, who is aboard with her wealthy new husband and resentful adult stepchildren. She invites her estranged friend Emily to join her on the voyage for support. But on the second night, Emily receives threatening notes, and on the third night, someone dies. Halls’ atmospheric novel will transport you to the high seas for a journey filled with secrets and suspense.
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