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Ms. Michelle Black
School Social Worker
I am Michelle Allen-Black and I am the School Social Worker assigned to Bessemer City High School and Bessemer City Central Elementary. My number one goal is to see that your child's basic daily, mental, physical and emotional needs are met to ensure their academic success.
School brings many new opportunities and responsibilities and with that also comes new challenges. I am here to address any concerns or questions that parents or students may have.
Parent involvement and communication with the school and staff is key for your child to have the best possible years and academic growth in school. By being proactive and staying involved you are not only showing support of your child's efforts but also you are able to address issues before they become a problem.
If at any time during the school year your family is in need of assistance with resources or referrals, please do not hesitate to contact me in order for me to share with you what may be available in the area.
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Mrs. Penny Cable
Content Teacher
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Mrs. Carlene Falter
Content Teacher
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Ms. Latoria Gamble
EC Teacher
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Mrs. Robin Hensley
EC Teacher Assistant
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Mr. D' Hughes
Custodian
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Mrs. Rita Kennedy
Behavior Coach
I am Mrs. Rita Kennedy and I married my high school sweetheart "Willie" on March 4th,1988. We have two adult children and two grandchildren. I have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. I've been with Gaston County Schools since 2005.
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Mr. Matt McGee
Outreach/Teacher Assistant
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Mrs. Jill Medford
AIG Teacher
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Mrs. Susan Mesimer
Literacy Teacher
My name is Susan Mesimer, and this is my second year serving as the literacy teacher at Bessemer City Central. The previous nineteen years of my teaching career were completed at Springfield Elementary where I taught a variety of grade levels. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1997. I obtained my National Board Certification in 2008, and I received my Literacy Certification in 2016. I am delighted to be a part of the Bessemer City Central staff.
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Ms. Johanna Perez
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Ms. Debbie Phillips
EC Teacher
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Ms. Dana Potter
EC Teacher
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Ms. Penny Rivera
ESL Teacher
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Ms. Tawanna Sanders
Lead Bus Driver
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Ms. Stacy Spangler
School Nurse
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Ms. Tommi Splawn
Instructional Assistant
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Mrs. Nan Wysong
Behavior Lab/Teacher Assistant
