Administration
I am honored to continue to serve as Principal of Patriots STEM Elementary. We are soaring to new heights at Patriots, and I am so proud of our students and staff.
I am currently in the doctoral program for Educational Leadership at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I also earned my Masters in School Administration. Additionally, I graduated from Virginia Tech, where I received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. I worked as an engineer for a gas pipeline in Texas for nine years, before following my passion and switching to a career in education. In 2002, I began teaching 4th grade students in Texas, and I continued to teach 5th grade in North Carolina. After 10 years in the classroom, I became an assistant principal at Weddington Hills, where I worked nine years before my appointment to Patriots.
My husband and I have two adult daughters that both attended North Carolina State University. We love hiking, boating, and enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful state.
I am a dedicated educator whose most important goal is to grow every student and help them succeed. As the Principal of Patriots STEM Elementary, I look forward to working with each of you as we partner in educating our students.
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Heidi Copeland, Assistant Principal
I am so excited to be a part of the amazing staff here at Patriots! I look forward to working with students, parents and staff as we thrive to become a “Leader in STEM Education.” I graduated from West Chester University (in Pennsylvania) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and received my Masters degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University. I have previously served as a Health and Physical Education teacher and Assistant Principal in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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