Meet Neil W. Everett, Principal

 

Joined Team CCS - July 2012

Experience
Starting in 2012, I taught secondary Social Studies and coached soccer and golf at Maiden High School. I then spent six years as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at St. Stephens High School. Now, in 2024,  I am excited to be joining the Mill Creek family as Principal!

Education 
BA (History), University of North Carolina at Pembroke
MA (Executive Leadership Studies), Gardner-Webb University

Why I Became an Educator 
From a young age, I have enjoyed learning new things. My mother was a teacher's assistant for thirty years, and she loved going to work every single day, and still does after her retirement. She still graces the halls of the elementary school she retired from; reading books to kids or decorating the hallways. When in town, she's often at my children's schools reading and throwing parties. She has exemplified life-long education to me. My father taught me in a different capacity. He has never worked in a classroom, but was always taking time to educate me and my sister on paths of daily life; the meaning and value in hard work, how to treat people, and how to care for people you loved. 

In addition to them, I had a special teacher who cared for me at a time of life where I struggled to find my place. My eleventh grade US History teacher, Jennifer Byrd, never let me give up on myself and made me push myself to become better than what I was modeling at that moment in time. 

I want to be an example to kids the way these people were, and still continue to be, to me. 

Favorite Place in Catawba County
I love being anywhere my wife and kids are.  

Favorite Activities
I am an avid outdoorsman, and enjoy fly fishing and hunting. I have traveled to some of the most remote places in the continental US chasing waterfowl, my biggest passion!

Something Unique About Me
I am from Richmond County, NC, and still have some of that low-country accent. Students I have taught, and adults I have worked with, still give me a hard time about how I pronounce certain words. 

Meet Chardane Wilson, Assistant Principal

Joined Team CCS - July 2018

Experience
I began my journey with CCS in 2018 as a Kindergarten TA and Bus Driver at Webb Murray Elementary. In 2020, I transitioned to Bunker Hill High School as a CTE Teacher, where I also coached cheerleading and women’s track. In 2023, I was named Bunker Hill’s Dean of Students. Currently, I’m excited to be serving my second year as the Assistant Principal at Mill Creek, where I’ve found my forever home, and I am truly honored to be part of the Mill Creek family.

Education 
BA (Career & Technical Education with a Minor in Computer Science), Appalachian State University
MA (Executive Leadership Studies), Gardner-Webb University

Why I Became an Educator 
Embedded in my core is a philosophy encapsulated by the words, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." This mantra echoes within me, resonating profoundly with my belief in the potential of our students. Witnessing their untapped capabilities, I find an inexorable love for them, fostering a deep desire to extend a guiding hand towards their success.

For me, the reason lies in our students. They are not just the future; they are the architects of a better tomorrow. Guiding them, nurturing their potential, and instilling in them the values of resilience, determination, and empathy is not just a profession but a calling. I am fueled by the sincere aspiration to shape the world into a more equitable and compassionate society—one where the seeds of knowledge, sown within our classrooms, blossom into pathways of limitless opportunities for every student.

In essence, my "Why" is intricately entwined with the unwavering dedication to inspire, uplift, and empower our students to transcend barriers, fostering a generation poised to make impactful strides towards a brighter future.

Favorite Place in Catawba County
Anywhere my family is. However, when I can not be with them the answer is Mill Creek Middle School!

Favorite Activities
My favorite activity is coaching cheerleading. I coach at Cheer Energy All Stars, where I coach three teams and run tumble classes.

Something Unique About Me
Something unique about me is my name, Chardane. It is a blend of my parents' names, Charlene and Dana. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and I've been with my husband for 16 years. Together, we have three beautiful children.