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Executive Director of Human Resources
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Dr. Bashawn Harris
Contact Dr. Harris
- Email: bashawn.harris@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-1007, ext. 4114
About Dr. Harris
Dr. Harris was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Matthews, NC. Following high school graduation from East Mecklenburg High School, he remained in the state and attended Livingstone College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 2003, Dr. Harris began his career serving as a special education teacher in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District. While teaching, he began his administrative preparation and earned a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Gardner – Webb University along with his Principal’s Certification. After serving as the Assistant Principal for five years at Forest Hills High School in Union County NC, he accepted a position as Principal at Porter Ridge Middle School and Porter Ridge High School, where he served for several years.
Dr. Harris earned his Doctorate of Educational Leadership degree from Wingate University in 2014. His research analyzed the effectiveness of technology in education.
Dr. Harris was contracted as a School Performance Officer in Union County School District in July of 2018 and was assistant superintendent of human resources from July 2020 - August 2023.
Directors of Human Resources
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Dr. Emily Kraftson (Recruitment and Operations)
- Director of Human Resources Recruitment and Operations
- Email: emily.kraftson@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-3073, ext. 2204
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Lillian Rorie (Support Services)
- Director of Human Resources Support Services
- Email: lillian.rorie@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-1012, ext. 4052
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Tiwana "T.J." Meggett, Ed. S., (Employee Relations)
- Director of Employee Relations
- Email: tiwana.meggett@ucps.k12.nc.us
Beginning Teacher Support
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Julie Kohlbrenner (Coordinator – Beginning Teacher Support)
- Email: julie.kohlbrenner@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5926, ext. 4093
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Adriane Mingo (Coordinator – Beginning Teacher Support)
- Email: adriane.mingo@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5926, ext. 4093
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Christy Scott (Beginning Teacher Support District Facilitator)
- Email: christy.scott@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5926, ext. 4093
Employee Relations
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Robyn Acree (Coordinator of Employee Relations)
- Email: robyn.acree@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Audrey Price (Employee Relations Specialist)
- Email: audrey.price@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Adriane Clayton (Investigator)
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Jim Kennedy (Investigator)
- Email: jim.kennedy@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Steve Simpson (Investigator)
- Email: steve.simpson@ucps.k12.nc.us
Licensure
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Rita Cannady (Licensure Specialist)
- Email: rita.cannady@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-1018 ext. 4058
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Karen Martin (Licensure Specialist)
- Email: karen.martin@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704.296.1015, ext. 4056
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Liz Potter (Lead Licensure Specialist)
- Email: liz.potter@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-0656, ext. 4036
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Jackie Sheppard (Licensure Specialist)
- Email: jackie.sheppard@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5989, ext. 2262
Support Services
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Kathy Campbell (Administrative Assistant)
- Email: kathy.campbell@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-1008, ext. 4047
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Melanie Belk (HRMS Data Analyst)
- Email: melanie.belk@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5542, ext. 4086
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MaryAnn Amick (Specialist – Classified Personnel)
- Email: maryann.amick@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-5176, ext. 4061
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Sue Burgess (Specialist – Personnel Records)
- Email: susan.burgess@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-1016, ext. 4092
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Elaine Cox (Specialist – Classified Personnel)
- Email: elaine.cox@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Phone: 704-296-0841, ext. 4038
Recruitment
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Girija Iyer (District Recruiter)
- Email: girija.iyer@ucps.k12.nc.us
