About Wesley Chapel Elementary
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The faculty and administration of Wesley Chapel Elementary School are committed to meeting our students' needs and making a difference in their lives. To strengthen and enhance our academic program and overall student growth, Wesley Chapel focuses in growing leaders through problem-solving with STEAM. This allows our students to use Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experimental learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process.
Our students expand their horizons by participating in our extensive school enrichment programs. Young Authors' Day, STEAM classes and events, and grade-level educational field trips are just a few of these programs. Our after-school clubs include the Wesley Chapel After-School Enrichment Program (WASEP), Rugby, Girls on the Run, Xcel 2 Fitness, Good News Club, Yearbook Club, Battle of the Books, and Student Council. We believe that these activities encourage the maintenance of life-long learning skills and health and wellness in our students. Students are recognized for individual growth and success through the Terrific Kids program, Honor Roll recognitions, the Spelling Bee, STEAM Challenge, positive office and bus referrals, an annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, and various other enrichment activities.
Our strong Parent/Teacher Organization is actively involved in the life of our school and makes Wesley Chapel Elementary a better place to learn, grow, and thrive. They host multiple spirit nights, provide special recognition through awards and other activities, lead fundraising efforts, run the school store, organize parent/student events, help fund instructional materials, and provide teacher celebrations and appreciation.
School Information
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- Wesley Chapel Elementary School
110 Potter Road South
Monroe, NC 28110 - Phone: 704-296-3081
- Fax: 704-296-3080
- Wesley Chapel Elementary School
Meet Our School Administration
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Dr. Mike Henderson (Principal)
About Dr. HendersonDr. Henderson was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his Elementary Education degree from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, masters degrees in School Administration and Elementary Education from UNCC, and Educational Specialist and Doctoral degrees from Wingate University. After teaching and serving as headmaster at a mission school in Malawi, Africa for a year, Dr. Henderson trained adults with intellectual disabilities to work in their communities. He taught elementary and middle school in Charlotte before serving as an assistant principal at Porter Ridge Elementary School when it opened. After serving 5 years as principal at Shiloh Elementary, and 6 years as principal at Wingate Elementary, he loves serving the Wesley Chapel School Community in his 29th year as a professional educator. His hobbies include mountain biking, backpacking, gardening, and reading. His wife, two children, and he reside in Union County.
Contact Dr. Henderson
- Phone: 704-296-3081
- Email: michael.henderson@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Nicole Phelix (Assistant Principal)
About Mrs. PhelixMrs. Nicole Phelix received her undergraduate degrees in Sociology, Criminology, and Communications from SUNY Cortland in New York. She received her Master's Degree in Leadership in Teaching Special Education from the College of Notre Dame in Maryland and her Master's Level Certification in School Administration from Wingate University.
Before coming to Union County, Mrs. Phelix taught Special Education for three years in Baltimore City, Maryland. She then taught for the next seven years at Shiloh Elementary before transferring to Wingate Elementary. Mrs. Phelix spent the next five years as Assistant Principal of Wingate Elementary. In the summer of 2017, Mrs. Phelix was announced as the new Assistant Principal at Wesley Chapel Elementary School. During the 2021-2022 school year, Mrs. Phelix was named Assistant Principal of the Year for Union County Public Schools.
The oldest of seven children, Mrs. Phelix grew up on a large dairy farm in Upstate New York. She contributes her strong work ethic and her love for children to her dad and the values he instilled in her. Mrs. Phelix and her husband, Jason, are proud parents of two daughters, Kyrah and Jaeden. In May 2022, Kyrah graduated from Lander University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Jaeden earned her undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from East Carolina University. Jaeden currently attends Appalachian State University, where she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology.
She resides with her family in Indian Trail. In her spare time, Mrs. Phelix enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Mrs. Phelix loves working with the students, parents, and staff members at Wesley Chapel Elementary and looks at each day as a new adventure.
Contact Mrs. Phelix
- Phone:704-296-3081
- Email: nicole.phelix@ucps.k12.nc.us
Professional Advisory Council Representatives
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Wesley Chapel Elementary
- Principal: Dr. Mike Henderson
- Representative: Patricia Hafliger
Fast Facts
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- Traditional Calendar
- Start Bell: 7:30 a.m.
- End Bell: 2 p.m.
- Mascot: Eagles
- Colors: Navy and yellow
