About Our School

East Elementary serves kindergarten to fifth-grade students. We are a small, urban school in the heart of Monroe. We focus on encouraging, engaging, and creating a passion for learning and collaboration. Our school has a unique partnership with Atrium Health, which allows us to offer a health science academy that introduces students to various healthcare careers.

Address: East Elementary School, 515 Elizabeth Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112

Phone: 704-296-3110

Fax: 704-296-3112

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Office Hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Fast Facts

Traditional Calendar

Mascot: Eagles

Colors: Navy, red, white

7 a.m. – School opens for early arrivals and bus students

7 a.m. – Breakfast begins

7:30 a.m. – Breakfast ends

7:30 a.m. – Tardy bell/instruction begins (Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. will be coded as tardy and must report to the office, accompanied by the parent, to get a pass into class)

2 p.m. – Dismissal begins

Meet Our School Leaders

Denny Ferguson (Principal)
About Mr. Ferguson

Who am I?

I am married to a teacher and am a father of two kiddos. When I am not working, I tend to be an outdoorsman taking on new outdoor projects and challenges.

Educational Philosophy

I have come to learn that our greatest limitation is the limitations we set on ourselves. Human ability is not set at birth. Instead, I believe that every student has unlimited growth potential both academically and socially. It is our great responsibility as educators to teach students how to unlock their potential daily and thrive.

Work History

Teaching
- East Union Middle School, Union County, teaching students grades 6-8, with various disabilities, but mostly students with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Also taught seventh-grade language arts.
Educational Leadership
- Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator, Pageland Elementary School, Chesterfield County, SC.
- Principal, Carthage Elementary School, Moore County, NC.
- Principal, East Elementary School, Union County, NC.
- Principal, The Health Science Academy at Monroe Middle School, Union County, NC.
- Principal, New Salem Elementary School, Union County, NC.
Post High School Educational Bio Info
- Undergraduate Degree in teaching students with mild-moderate disabilities with a minor in English from UNC Charlotte.
- Additional licenses in teaching students with behavioral and emotional disabilities as well as regular education language arts grades 6-9 via UNC Charlotte and RALC.
- Graduate Degree in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University. Licensed in K-12 school administration.
Contact Mr. Ferguson
- Email: denny.ferguson@ucps.k12.nc.us
Christine Miller (Assistant Principal)
About Ms. Miller

Christine Miller is from southeastern Connecticut but has lived in the Charlotte area since 1994. She is thrilled to be joining the East Elementary family! Ms. Miller earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UNCC.  Ms. Miller earned her Master's of Elementary Education in 2009 and her Admin Add-on in 2017 from Wingate University. She has also achieved the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards status in 2008 and renewed it in 2018.

Ms. Miller has worked for UCPS since 2002. She has served as a 3rd-5th classroom teacher and as an Instructional Support Specialist.  As an Instructional Support Specialist, she gained experience supporting district-wide initiatives, developing curriculum, and partnering with teachers to help improve instructional practices.

She has a 12-year-old daughter, Brooke, who is in seventh grade at Indian Land Middle School. Ms. Miller enjoys rooting for the Carolina Panthers and UNCC. In her free time, she likes reading, listening to podcasts, and cooking.

Ms. Miller is committed to making a difference at East Elementary and always looks to enrich the learning experience for all students. She believes in the potential of every student to be prepared for the future and values strong community relationships.

Contact Ms. Miller
- Email: christine.miller@ucps.k12.nc.us
Kerry Plyler (Assistant Principal)
Contact Ms. Plyler
- Email: kerry.plyler@ucps.k12.nc.us
Lizette D'Amico (Assistant Principal)
Contact Ms. D'Amico
- Email: lizette.damico@ucps.k12.nc.us
School Performance Director
- Dr. Renee McKinnon
- 704-296-9898
Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Denny Ferguson
- Representative: Sara Anne Cannon

About East Elementary

About Our School

Fast Facts

Meet Our School Leaders

Denny Ferguson (Principal)

Christine Miller (Assistant Principal)

Kerry Plyler (Assistant Principal)

Lizette D'Amico (Assistant Principal)

School Performance Director

Professional Advisory Council Representatives