• Administration

     

    Principal Yolanda Blakeney                                        Yolanda

     Email: Yolanda.Blakeney@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

    Education

    • B.S. Chemistry, Wingate University, 1996
    • Masters in Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University, 2011
    • Masters in School Administration, Appalachian State University, 2014
     

    Leadership Roles

    • Principal, C.C. Griffin since November, 2021
    • Assistant Principal of Instruction, West Cabarrus High School, 2018- 2021
    • Assistant Principal, Cox Mill High School, 2017-2018
    • Dean of Students, Cabarrus Kannapolis Early College, 2014-2017

     

    "I am proud to serve the C.C.Griffin STEM Middle School community as principal. I look forward to continuing the STEM journey for students through passionate educators providing innovative instruction."

     

    Assistant Principal of Curriculm and Instruction Rebecca Howell

    Email: Rebecca.Howell@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

    7th Grade Administrator

    Education

    • B.S. Elementary Education, Southeastern University, 2003
    • Masters in School Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2021
    • Principal Fellow Class 26

     

    Leadership Roles

    • Principal Intern, Northwest Cabarrus Middle, 2020-2021
    • Principal Fellows, UNCCharlotte, 2019-2021
    • Lead Teacher / Summer School Site Administrator, A.T. Allen Elementary, 2016- 2019
     

    "I have been dedicated to the students of Cabarrus County Schools since 2005 and am thrilled to serve the Gryphon family as Assistant Principal of Instruction. "

     

    Assistant Principal Jerome Crews

    Email: Jerome.Crews@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

    6th Grade Administrator

    Mr. Crews

    Education

    • Gardner-Webb University, Masters in School Administration & Executive Leadership Studies 
    • University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Graduate Certificate in Teaching
    • Purdue University Global, Masters in Higher Education, Student Affairs  
    • Winston-Salem State University, Bachelors in English

     

    Leadership Roles

    • Assistant Principal, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2019-present 
    • Dean of Students, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2018-2019

     

    "It is truly a pleasure to serve as one of the Assistant Principals at C.C. Griffin Middle School.  The Griffin community delivers an awesome educational experience for our students each day.  Through STEM instruction, relationship building practices, and data driven instruction, Griffin students are bound for success.  I am honored to be a Gryphon while shaping the lives of future leaders!"  

     

     
     

    Dean Of Students Jessica Perez

    8th Grade Administrator 

    EducationMs. Perez

    • Graduate Certificate Program in School Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte UNC Charlotte and CMS Aspiring High School Principal’s Program
    • Master of Education in Middle Grades & Secondary Ed, Middle Grades, & K-12, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    • B.A. Middle Grades Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

     

    Leadership Roles

    • Dean of Students, C.C. Griffin Middle STEM School, Present
    • Principal Intern, C.C. Griffin Middle STEM School, 2020-2021
    • North Carolina Teaching Fellow, 2011-2015

     

    "I am delighted to lead and serve alongside the C.C.Griffin STEM Middle community, as we work together to inspire the future leaders of tomorrow, ignite a love for learning, and create opportunities for innovation for all of our students."