Our Philosophy and Mission Statement
"Every child is gifted and talented, disadvantaged and at risk to some degree. Our mission as educators is to enhance the former and diminish the latter." Anderson
Daryle Adams, Dean of Students, Senior Class Administrator
Educational Biography:
Emory University - Political Science BA
University of Northern Iowa - Social Science BA
Wingate University - Masters in Education Leadership
National Board Certification, AYA Social Studies
Currently pursuing Ed.d degree from Wingate University
Educational Experiences:
Began teaching career in Dekalb County, Georgia
15 years educational experience –13 years as classroom teacher and 2 years in administration
Camilla Buckwell, Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Educational Biography:
Graduate of A.L. Brown High School
Bachelor of Science - Wingate University
Educational Experiences:
25 years working with the Kannapolis City School system (21 years at AL Brown!)
Serves as the Fundraising Chairperson for AL Brown's PTSO
Jackie Cross, Testing Coordinator
Educational Biography:
Attended UNC-C and Catawba College
Graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Catawba College
Educational Experiences:
Certified K-4 Regular Education
Certified K-12 Special Education
Teaching since 1987
Kathy Hall, Guidance Data Secretary
Educational Biography:
A.L.Brown Graduate Class of 1973
Attended RCCC
Educational Experiences:
I have been working at A. L. Brown for 24 years.
Brian Landis, Counselor (L-Z)
Educational Biography:
Undergrad - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvannia (B.A.)
Grad work- Radford University (M.A.) School and Community Counseling
Educational Experiences:
Working- 10 years
Clubs and Sports coach: Head Boys/Girls Cross Country Coach, Head Boys/Girls Indoor Track Coach, Head Girls Track and Field Coach
USATF Level I certified Coach
Kristi Parlier, Career Development Coordinator
Educational Biography:
BS in Business Education with a concentration in Psychology from East Carolina University
NC State Teaching license in Business Education; Certified Career Development Coordinator
Educational Experiences:
Taught one year in Asheboro, NC – has worked at A.. Brown since 2001 both as a classroom teacher and Career Development Coordinator; National Technical Honor Society Advisor; Junior Marshal Advisor
Michele Pitts - AIG Coordinator
Educational Biography:
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Teaching License K-12
University North Carolina at Charlotte
North Carolina HOUSSE Certification English Language Arts
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education State
University College at Buffalo, New York
Educational Experiences:
Fifteen years teaching experience with Kannapolis City Schools as the
Academically/Intellectually Gifted Teacher of ELA and as a Social
Studies/History teacher
Served as the Academically/Intellectually Gifted Coordinator for
Kannapolis Middle School for seven years
JoAnne Sadowski - KCS School Psychologist
Educational Biography:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Canisius College in Buffalo, New York with minors in School Psychology and Child Clinical Psychology
Master's of Science with Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Psychology from Niagara University in New York
Educational Experiences: KSC School Psychologist since 2009. Currently coordinates psychological testing programs for Kannapolis Intermediate School and A.L. Brown High School.
Patti Stodghill, Counselor (A-K), Guidance Chair
Educational Biography:
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education-Lenoir Rhyne College; NC State Teaching License in History and Social Studies.
Master of Arts in Counseling-Appalachian State University; School Counselor Certification-University of NC at Charlotte
Jessica Reynolds - Freshman Academy Facilitator
Educational Biography:
Bachelors of Science in Middle Childhood Education (Mathematics & Science) - Bowling Green State University
NC HOUSSE Certification (Mathematics 9-12)
Masters of School Administration (Principal Licensure) - Western Carolina University
Educational Experiences:
Eight years of classroom experience teaching Foundations of Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
Angela Ward - Coordinator Behavioral Health, KCS Health and Wellness Center
Educational Biography:
MSW - Child & Family Mental Health - Florida State University
Adv. Certificate - UNC
BS - Psychology - University of South Florida
AA/AS - Mental Retardation - St. Petersburg College
Certifications/Licensures:
ACSW - National
LCSW - Florida & North Carolina - inact.
CSSW - North Carolina
Educational Experiences:
Thirty eight years professional experience as a: student services team member, child&family therapist, mental health administrator, college instructor.