Principal's Page

 

 

 

 

Professional Experience:

 

I am entering my 18th year in education. My first eight years were spent as a middle school and high school History teacher, the prior eight as an Assistant Principal at three different locations, most recently, Gates County High School. This is my second year as Principal of Gatesville Elementary School.

 

 

I received my Masters of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May, 2008. While in this program, I was a member of the North Carolina Principal Fellows, Cohort 13.

I received my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies)from Lock Haven University (Pennsylvania) in May, 1997

I graduated from Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania in June, 1993. 

 

 

My wife Candace and I have been married since July, 2004, we have no children.

I was born in Long Island, NY, and I am a passionate fan of New York Sports, specifically the Mets, Jets, Knicks and Islanders.

I am also a huge fan of the Florida State Seminole football team. 

Reading, working out, listening to music and spending time with family and friends are the things I enjoy the most.

Being an educator is my life's work, there is nothing else I want to do, and nothing else more rewarding.

 

E-mail: correntesm@gatescountyschools.net

Telephone: 252-357-0613 ext 223 

 

 Links for Learning:

Funbrain---This site contains games for students in each grade level. It is perfect to "engage the brain"

Scholastic --Filled with activities, articles, information on family matters, and school help.

Vocabulary Builder---Various vocabulary games to help build word recognition, fluency, meaning and context.

Read to Achieve---The big North Carolina reading initiative --what you need to know.

PBS --A wide range of resources for child development, education, fitness, parenting and more.