About Weddington Elementary
About Our School
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Weddington Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students and is located in Matthews. We are dedicated to upholding our mission. We are proud of our family-like staff, which includes veteran teachers committed to the Weddington community. We provide a variety of dynamic and engaging student programs, including STEAM, Music, Art, a Dual Language Program, and numerous after-school teacher-led clubs. We are proud of our students' high levels of achievement.
- Address: Weddington Elementary School, 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road, Matthews, NC 28104
- Phone: 704-296-6317
- Fax: 704-849-7239
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Fast Facts
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- Traditional Calendar
- Start Bell: 7:30 a.m.
- End Bell: 2 :00 p.m.
- Mascot: Wildcats (Kit-Kat)
- Colors: Green and blue
- Vision: Changing the world with our minds, hearts and hands.
- Mission: All Children, All Together, All In, All Ready!
- NC Report Card Grades: Grade A School
- Specials: Art, PE, music, IMPACT (project/service learning), media, STEAM
- Programs: A variety of teacher-led after-school clubs, Dual-Language Spanish Classrooms, Terrific Kids, Positive Behavior Program (PAWS), Afterschool Program, PreK Program, Battle of the Books, Student Leadership Programs: Wildcats at Work, Safety Patrol, and Broadcast Team
Meet Our School Leaders
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Terri Adams (Principal)
About Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Terri Adams first began with UCPS in 2003 and has served at all levels from kindergarten through high school, including English teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications at the University of Georgia, Master of Arts in Teaching at UNC-Charlotte, National Board Certification in Early Adolescence English Language Arts, and Postgraduate Certification in Administration at Wingate University.
Mrs. Adams and her husband, Bill, are both avid hikers, and of course she loves to read! They have six children who live in three states and two countries. Mrs. Adams supports high levels of learning for all students, and she believes that growth is a life-long pursuit and that nurturing positive relationships is the key to joyful learning.
Contact Mrs. Adams
- Email: terri.adams@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Katie Colson (Assistant Principal)
About Ms. Colson
Ms. Katie Colson brings over 22 years of experience in education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, a Master of Education and an Education Specialist degree from Troy State University. Additionally, she holds a Post-Graduate Certification in Administration from Wingate University.
Ms. Colson began her teaching career in 2001 at Hannan Elementary in Muscogee County, Georgia. Over the years, she has taught all levels from kindergarten through fifth grade and has served as an instructional coach in various counties across Georgia. In 2022, she relocated to North Carolina and joined UCPS as an instructional coach at Weddington Elementary School.
Ms. Colson has one son who attends Weddington Elementary. Outside of work, she enjoys watching Auburn Tigers football, spending time with family and friends, and reading. She is very excited about the opportunity to continue serving the Weddington Elementary community!
Contact Ms. Colson
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School Performance Director
- Dr. Jennifer Topper
- 704-296-9898
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Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Terri Adams
- Representative: April Helwege