Carlene Falter moved to Gaston County in 1997.   Before receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Limestone College, she was a licensed veterinary technician and managed an animal hospital in Shelby, NC.  She began teaching at Tryon Elementary School in 2007 but spent most of her 7 years teaching at Sherwood where she taught 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades.  She earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University.  In 2014, she became the Instructional and Learning Coach at Gardner Park. She loves working with teachers and seeing great things happen in schools.  In 2019, she completed her School Administration License through Gardner Webb University and is excited to be starting her first year as an Assistant Principal at North Gaston. She lives in Bessemer City with her husband of 24 years and her 4 children. She loves to bake. When not at work or in the kitchen, you can find her swimming, kayaking, hiking or just playing with her family.