
About Rock Rest Elementary
About Our School
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Rock Rest Elementary serves kindergarten to fifth-grade students and is located in Monroe. Our shared goal is to help students become lifelong learners and problem solvers. Our academic environment includes research-based classroom practice, technology integration, and integration of core subject areas, all with daily individual and small group support.
- Address: Rock Rest Elementary School, 814 Old Pageland Monroe Road, Monroe, NC 28112
- Phone: 704-290-1513
- Fax: 704-283-6528
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Fast Facts
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- Traditional Calendar
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- To volunteer: Contact Keith Rodden (704-290-1513)
- Mascot: Rockets
- Colors: Red and black
School Documents
Community Resources
Meet Our School Leaders
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Kristy Thomas (Principal)
About Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas has been the principal of Rock Rest Elementary for 14 years. She loves the opportunity to work with a diverse group of children who have unlimited potential. She has a Bachelor's degree as well as a Master's Degree. She greatly values the outstanding teachers, students, and families of Rock Rest.
Contact Ms. Thomas
- Phone: 704-290-1513
- Email: kristy.thomas@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Keitha Rodden (Assistant Principal)
About Ms. Rodden
Ms. Rodden is the Assistant Principal at Rock Rest Elementary. She is in her 14th year as a school administrator and loves working with students, teachers, and parents. Ms. Rodden obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Western Carolina University in 2001. She obtained her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Wingate University in 2010. Prior to becoming an administrator, Ms. Rodden taught sixth-grade math for two years before obtaining her license in special education. She then taught Special Education for 8 years at both the middle school and elementary school levels. Ms. Rodden lives in Union County with her husband and two daughters.
Contact Ms. Rodden
- Phone: 704-290-1513
- Email: keitha.rodden@ucps.k12.nc.us
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School Performance Director
- Dr. Jennifer Topper
- 704-296-9898
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Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Kristy Thomas
- Representative: Michael Whitford