Mr. Cook, a proud product of Gaston County Schools, graduated from Appalachian State University in 2005 where he received a degree in Elementary Education (K-6).  Mr. Cook later attended Gardner-Webb University where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (K-12). Mr. Cook is currently working towards achieving his Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

Mr. Cook's journey to Gaston Early College High School started at Robinson Elementary School in 2005. Mr. Cook began his administrative career at Belmont Central in 2010 as an Assistant Principal and, in 2013, he transitioned to Stuart W. Cramer High School. 

From 2016-2023, Mr. Cook has served as Principal at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Each person has shaped him into the person he is today. He is thankful for his experiences and is ecstatic to join a staff dedicated to the Gaston Early College High School.