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Administration

Gaston County Schools is committed to student success through strong leadership and dedicated support. Under the direction of the superintendent, our administrative team works to strengthen academics, communications, student services, finance, human resources, and operations—making sure every school has what it needs to thrive. Learn more about how we serve our schools, staff, and families every day.

Our central office is located at 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia.

District Leadership

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Morgen Houchard, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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Morgen Houchard, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools 
(704) 866-6111
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Tonya Kales, Associate Superintendent for Academic Services
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Tonya Kales
Associate Superintendent for Academic Services
(704) 861-2673
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Rebekka Powers, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Rebekka Powers, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services

Rebekka Powers, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services
704-861-2675
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Bessie Harvey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations
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Bessie Harvey
Assistant Superintendent for Operations
704-861-2003
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Sonya McGraw, Attorney
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Sonya McGraw
Attorney
(704) 866-6119
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Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer
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Todd Hagans
Chief Communications Officer
704-866-6118
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Kelly Cunningham, Chief Accountability Officer
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Kelly Cunningham
Chief Accountability Officer
704-866-6174
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Dr. Bryan Denton, Interim Chief Financial Officer
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Bryan Denton, Ed.D.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
704-810-7311
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Curtis Poplin, Chief Technology Officer
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Curtis Poplin
Chief Technology Officer
704-866-6225
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Beth Suber, Executive Director for Human Resources 
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Beth Suber
Executive Director for Human Resources
704-866-6112
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Anarah Henderson, Executive Director for Elementary Instruction
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Anarah Henderson
Executive Director for Elementary Instruction
704-866-6204
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Tyler West, Executive Director for Elementary Instruction
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Tyler West
Executive Director for Elementary Instruction
704-866-6204
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Kevin Doran, Executive Director for Secondary Instruction
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Kevin Doran
Executive Director for Secondary Instruction
704-866-6235
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Chris Mills, Executive Director for Exceptional Children
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Chris Mills
Executive Director for Exceptional Children 
704-866-6173
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