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Mrs. Amy Peters, Principal
I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as the newly appointed Principal of Patriot STEM Elementary. I am honored to work with our staff and the community to ensure all students at Patriots are successful!
I am currently in the doctoral program for Educational Leadership at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I also earned my Masters in School Administration. Additionally, I graduated from Virginia Tech, where I received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. I worked as an engineer for a gas pipeline in Texas for nine years, before following my passion and switching to a career in education. In 2002, I began teaching 4th grade students in Texas, and I continued to teach 5th grade in North Carolina. After 10 years in the classroom, I became an assistant principal at Weddington Hills, where I have spent the last nine years. I am excited to begin a new chapter in my journey as principal at Patriots, where I know we will do great things together.
My husband and I have two adult daughters that both attended North Carolina State University. Our oldest is an industrial engineer living in Raleigh, and our youngest is a senior studying operations and supply chain management. So we have become Wolfpack fans! We love hiking, boating, and enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful state.
I am a dedicated educator whose most important goal is to grow every student and help them succeed. As the Principal of Patriots STEM Elementary, I look forward to working with each of you as we partner in educating our students.
Go Red Hawks!
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Mrs. Heidi Copeland, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Welcome to Patriots STEM Elementary!
I am so excited to be a part of the amazing staff here at Patriots! I look forward to working with students, parents and staff as we thrive to become a “Leader in STEM Education.” I graduated from West Chester University (in Pennsylvania) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and received my Masters degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University. I have previously served as a Health and Physical Education teacher and Assistant Principal in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Ms. Dee Smith, Assistant Principal
Welcome to Patriots STEM Elementary!! I am so excited about beginning another new year at Patriots STEM Elementary. It is a pleasure to be working with such great students, parents and staff members. I am a native of the great state of West Virginia and a proud supporter of the WV Mountaineers. I graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Queens University with a Masters in School Administration.
I look forward to our continued work together. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I am here to serve you. Let’s go Red Hawks!!!!