What is Mrs. Carter’s background?

Mrs. Carter has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from UNC Asheville. She is a rare Hendersonville native and was on the school cheerleading team.

What are her hobbies?

Mrs. Carter likes to read and spend time with her family. She also enjoys shopping.

About Mrs. Carter’s family

She is married to her high school sweetheart, Matt, and has a son named Jackson who attends East Carolina University majoring in business and pre-law. She also has a Germen Shepherd named Axel.

What is something random we might not know about Mrs. Carter?

She danced for former President George H. W. Gush with other students from Pat’s School of Dance when he attended the Apple Festival in Hendersonville in 1992.

What is her favorite quote?

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa

What is Mr. Tanner’s background?

Mr. Tanner grew up at the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and loved to be outside. He liked math and guitar classes and enjoyed playing soccer. He has a BA in Anthropology from University of West Florida and is working on a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education at Western Carolina University.

What is his favorite place?

Mr. Tanner loves the good food and funky music in New Orleans. It is where he and his wife, Mariana, went for their honeymoon.

Tell us about Mr. Tanner’s family.

He has a beautiful and amazing wife, Mariana, and a very special daughter, Emma. Mariana is from Colombia, and that led to his best vacation there. 

What is one of his favorite childhood memories?

Mr. Tanner and his brother, John, loved exploring the swamp at their grandma’s down in Alabama. They would cross a pine tree at a narrow part of the bayou and wander around in the woods on the other side.

How does God play a role in Mr. Tanner’s life?

He is thankful for the Church and the many blessings, as God has given him a beautiful life. Mr. Tanner hopes that his love for God continues to grow every day and that God remains at the center of his and his family’s busy lives.

What does he love about teaching?

He loves watching how students progress and being there to work with the students and make adjustments as needed to help them reach their goals. He also enjoys the opportunity to be a positive role model for the students.

What is his funniest teacher moment?

When he was coaching soccer, he was right in front of the goal when the ball went to him. He decided to go for the goal, but the ball bounced back and hit him in the face! It was a little embarrassing, but he and the whole team laughed!

What is his favorite quote?

“Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!” – Pope Francis

What is Ms. Bell’s background?

Ms. Bell has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Humboldt State University. She grew up in Shafter, California, where she enjoyed playing sports, especially gymnastics.

What are her hobbies?

Ms. Bell enjoys walking with friends and embroidery.

About Ms. Bell’s family

She has two amazing, enthusiastic kids, Lindsey and Ian.

What is her favorite quote?

“It is easy to talk about the cross; it is not easy to carry your cross.” – Fr. Mike Schmitz

What is Mrs. Parker’s background?

Mrs. Parker grew up in Texas, where she was a book worm who loved sports, horses, painting, and music. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Writing from Loyola University in New Orleans and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of New Orleans.

What is the most famous or infamous thing someone in Mrs. Parker’s family ever did?

She is related to the former director of the CIA, James Jesus Angleton, and also to Charles Floyd, the quartermaster of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

What is her favorite quote?

I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.