Before coming to Rock Hill, Cook served as the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in Gaston County Schools (N.C.), which is the ninth largest school district in North Carolina with approximately 32,000 students. While principal of Walter Bickett Elementary School in 2004, Cook was named the UCPS Principal of the Year and North Carolina Southwest Regional Principal of the Year. While at Marvin Ridge High School, he facilitated the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Program to strengthen curricular offerings.
Fun Fact
Enjoys sports and athletics, such as horseback riding.
30 years as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent in North Carolina and South Carolina. Assisted in implementing a variety of alternative programs that helped achieve a district rate of 94.2 % cohort graduation. Helped start Union County Virtual, a home-grown virtual school that offered over 36 online courses to the students of Union County Public Schools, NC. During his 9 years as Middle School Director and Assistant Superintendent, co-led one of the very first 1:1 device deployments in Union County, NC. (25, 000 devices, Grades 3 -12).
Fun Fact
Performed in three regional operas in Charlotte over the past 10 years.
Chief of Strategic Planning, Engagement, and Program Support
Career Highlights
Published in South Carolina School Administrators Feature Article. Current Chair of Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation for the City of Rock Hill. Presented at the National Conference for Digital Convergence where the district was awarded a Stage 3 completion award.
Fun Fact
I love to walk on the treadmill while watching the Food Network.
Innovation Portfolios
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