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Ms. Carole Hamblin
Assistant Principal
Students last names E-J
cdhamblin@gaston.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Hamblin, originally from Garner, N.C., graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Textile Chemistry. She worked in research and development and quality assurance for eight years before staying home to raise three sons. In 2012, she started her 2nd career as an educator by teaching Science at York Chester Middle School. During her 10 years at YCMS, she taught Science and Math to students in the 7th and 8th grades. In 2021, Mrs. Hamblin was selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This year she is proudly serving as an Assistant Principal Intern at Hunter Huss High School, and is scheduled to complete her Master's of School Administration in the Spring of 2023.
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Ms. Deidre Johnson
Assistant Principal
Students last names K-Q
dejohnson@gaston.k12.nc.us
Ms. Johnson, a native-born northerner, brings a host of accomplishments and skills in educational leadership to the administrative ranks of Gaston County Schools. With an earned B.S. degree in Business Management from Rutgers University, alongside eight years of entrepreneurship, Ms. Johnson brings a keen sense of organization and structure in managing educational learning environments. Modeling the pursuit of education, Ms. Johnson earned a M.S. Degree in Education from the University of New Haven, and a degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut. She also brings to Gaston County Schools a host of transferrable experience from twelve years of Adjunct professorship at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT., and twenty years of part-time instruction at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT. In addition, Ms. Johnson served the State of Connecticut as a regional Healthcare Advisor serving multiple constituents such as Workforce Investment Boards, Connecticut Community Colleges, public schools, State Department of Education, targeted employers, hospitals, and healthcare organizations. Ms. Johnson is also an ordained reverend, sought after speaker, teacher, and community public servant. She is a licensed professional educator in the states of Connecticut, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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Mrs. April McGee
Assistant Principal
ahmcgee@gaston.k12.nc.us
Mrs. April Hall McGee, originally from Asheville, N.C., graduated from UNC Asheville (by way of NC Central University) with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. In 2014, she received a Master's Degree in Learning and Instruction from Northeastern University, Charlotte Campus. In 2021, Mrs. McGee was selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she completed her Master's of School Administration and Principal Certification in the Spring of 2023. She has been an educator for over 20 years, spending the bulk of her time in middle school as an English Language Arts Teacher and Instructional/Curriculum Coach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, watching television, and coloring. Mrs. McGee is excited about joining the Hunter Huss Family!
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Ms. Nicole Sparrow
Assistant Principal
Instruction/Curriculum
nlsparrow@gaston.k12.nc.us
Ms. Sparrow, an educator for 27 years, has previously served as an elementary teacher in New York City and a middle school teacher, literacy specialist and RTI coach in Charlotte, North Carolina.
To prepare for the Assistant Principal role, her journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Virginia State University. She later received a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from New York Institute of Technology and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Reading from Concordia University. Ms. Sparrow earned her Educational Leadership credentials from The College of St. Rose. Ms. Sparrow’s focus is supporting teachers, analyzing data and supporting the implementation of curriculum.
Ms. Sparrow is a proud mom of two adult daughters. She enjoys traveling, reading, visiting family, friends and most of all attending meetings to fellowship as an illustrious member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She presently holds the position of Writing Contest Director with North Carolina English Teachers Association. Ms. Sparrow’s most admired quote is, “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.”
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Mr. William Winston
Assistant Principal
Students last names R-Z
wcwinston@gaston.k12.nc.us
Mr. Winston joins Hunter Huss after previously serving as an Athletic Director and Health and Physical Education teacher at Southwest Middle School. Prior to joining Gaston County Schools he served as a Driver Education teacher and Health and Physical Education teacher in Henrico, Virginia. Mr. Winston earned his Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. He earned his Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Winston is thrilled to be able to continue to serve stakeholders in the Hunter Huss community. In his free time he enjoys gardening, running and weightlifting, watching sports, and fishing.