I am honored to be serving as the principal of J.N. Fries Magnet School. Prior to working at J.N. Fries Magnet School, I served as the assistant principal at Harris Road Middle School.  I spent many years as an elementary teacher in Cabarrus County Schools before moving to administration.  I received my Masters in School Administration as a participant in the Principal Fellows Program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  I also received my Bachelors degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 

My husband and I are the parents of three teenage children.  We spend the majority of our time supporting our children in their various activities.  My hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and snuggling with our two Labrador Retrievers. 

Phone: 704.260.6510

Degrees and Certifications:

Masters in School Administration and B.S. in Elementary Education from UNC Charlottte

I am grateful to be serving as the Assistant Principal of J.N. Fries Magnet School. Before working at J.N. Fries Magnet School, I was a classroom teacher and Multi-Classroom Leader at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. During my time in CMS, I was named Teacher of the Year at my school (2018). Recently, I spent time in the private sector working as a consultant, supporting multiple school districts across North Carolina, specifically Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. I received my Masters in School Administration as part of the Aspiring High School Principals Program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  I am currently completing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership: Superintendency Concentration, Ed.D from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. My husband and I live in Concord with our two children. We enjoy spending time together visiting the beautiful parks in the area. I enjoy reading, visiting historical sites, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with friends and family. I am a devoted Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fan — having grown up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before moving to North Carolina in 2014.

Phone: 704.260.6510

Degrees and Certifications:

Masters in School Administration from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

My name is Gerald Nixon and I am the assistant principal. I earned my Bachelors in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University and a Masters in School Administration from Gardner-Webb university. I came to Cabarrus County from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools where I taught elementary school for the first 10 years of my career and for the last 10 years, I worked at the Opportunity school, as a middle school science teacher before transitioning to the assistant principal role.  I hope to instill a love of learning in the students and help foster a safe and welcoming learning environment. I believe that learning is one of the many joys in life that makes waking up every day that much more exciting.  

Phone: 704-260-6510

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem State Univeristy

Masters in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University