Meet Our School Leaders
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Dr. Sharyn VonCannon (Principal)
About Dr. VonCannon
Dr. VonCannon started her professional career as a teacher assistant in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. After obtaining her teaching degree from UNC Charlotte, she taught in CMS for one year prior to coming to Union County where she taught Kindergarten, first and second grades at Indian Trail Elementary. In 1999, while teaching at Indian Trail she received her National Board Teacher Certification. Dr.VonCannon taught First and Second grade in Stanly County for the next four years before returning to Union County Schools as the assistant principal at Unionville Elementary.
She received her Masters's Degree in School Administration in May of 2006 from UNC Charlotte and was named the Principal of Unionville Elementary on January 4, 2007. She earned her Doctorate in Superintendent Leadership from Wingate University. Dr. VonCannon is a part-time professor for Wingate University in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as her two grandchildren, whether on the ball field or the mission field. Unionville is a place that Dr. VonCannon is proud to call "home." Dr. VonCannon was named 2019-2020 UCPS Principal of the Year.
Contact Dr. VonCannon
- Phone: 704-296-3055
- Email: sharyn.voncannon@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Sophie Flynn (Assistant Principal)
About Mrs. Flynn
Mrs. Flynn began her teaching career in Union County, where she taught fourth and fifth grades at Sun Valley Elementary. She then became an Instructional Support Specialist, deepening her knowledge and passion for literacy and coaching and mentoring teachers. Mrs. Flynn was accepted into the Leadership Academy program at High Point University, where she earned her Master’s Degree in School Administration. During this time, she served as a Principal Intern at Benton Heights Elementary and was later appointed Assistant Principal of Unionville in December 2023.
Mrs. Flynn believes in the power of educators to shape the future of their students. She views education as a vital tool for creating opportunities for all and is committed to being a lifelong learner to continually grow and adapt to meet the needs of all students. In her free time, Mrs. Flynn enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She is proud to be a Unionville Bobcat!
Contact Ms. Flynn
- Email: sophie.flynn@ucps.k12.nc.us
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School Performance Director
- Dr. Candice Boatright
- 704-296-3062, ext. 4073
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Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Dr. Sharon VonCannon
- Representative: William Harris