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Welcome to Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School! I am honored to serve Sand Hill-Venable and to be a part of the Jets family.

A little about me, I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Wingate University and my Master’s in School Administration from Western Carolina University. I’ve taught 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, and reading at all levels as a Title One Reading Specialist. I have also served as an instructional coach for grades K-6 and taught English in Italy. I also hold certifications in Reading (K-12), ESL (K-12) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Additionally, I have my bus driver’s license so you may even see me driving one of our morning or afternoon bus routes.

My husband and I are proud parents of three children: Tatum, Alden and Nathan. While they are grown and pursuing their own life and careers, we are a close-knit family and enjoy spending time together whenever possible. We love to travel, learn about different cultures and enjoy new experiences.

I am excited about the upcoming year and look forward to supporting students, staff and families while serving the Sand Hill-Venable community.

Go Jets!

angela.gwyn@bcsemail.org

Welcome to Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School!

I have been a member of the SHV community since 2001 when I joined this staff after having taught at Haw Creek and Estes Elementary Schools. My first several years here were spent teaching 4th grade before I transitioned into the media center in 2007. The next twelve years were spent in that role and allowed me the opportunity to work with all students in our building.

In 2020, I pursued a curriculum and instruction coaching role with our school system. SHV was experiencing transition at the time, and I was asked to serve this new role in the same building that I knew and loved.

In 2024 a new opportunity to continuing serving the SHV community presented itself when I transitioned to the role of our assistant principal.

It has been my privilege to spend my professional life serving the students, staff, and families of Sand Hill-Venable. I am proud to be a part of this community.

My undergraduate degree is in elementary educations. I hold two graduate degrees; one in educational administration and the other in library science.

Please know that our school leadership team seeks to support our staff in carrying out the SHV mission of being “…committed to nurturing relationships that support every child’s growth.”

charles.vanharkness@bcsemail.org