Welcome to the ADMINISTRATION page
We are looking forward to an amazing school year!
Together, with parents, students, faculty and staff, we can make this the best school year CCMS has ever had! We appreciate your involvment and we look forward to a spectacular year.
Cedar Creek Administration
Dr. Laverne Daniels (Principal)
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary Education-Shaw University
Masters Degree: Elementary Education-NCCU
Doctorate Degree: Edd Doctor of Education - NC State
Hometown: Rolesville, NC
Any extra-curriculars you participated in as a student (middle/high/college)? Played volleyball and played the clarinet in band (don't ask me to play either today) :-)
Family: Married to Curtis Daniels Sr. for 35 years this December
Children: Curtis Jr. and Chasty Laverne
Grandchildren: Curtis Jr. has 3 daughters (Deja LeCre, Delanie Grace, and Deanna Leigh) and Chasty has one son (Chaston Darion)
Favorite professional sport team(s) to root for: Carolina Panthers
Why did you go into teaching? I went into teaching to serve my community. My goal was to make sure the children in my community grew into productive citizens - I actually love school!
What do you like best about bein an administrator? I like being an administrator because it gives me the privilege to work with everyone (teachers, students, parents, and administrators). I like making decisions to better the lives of children.
Mr. Geoffrey Hawthorne (Assistant Principal)
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Science–William Carey College
Masters Degree:
Master of Education – William Carey College
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Any extra-curriculars you participated in as a student (middle/high/college)? Football, Ice Hockey, Baseball
Family:
Wife – Valerie Hawthorne
Dad – Joel Hawthorne
Mom – Terri Hawthorne
Brother – Nathan Hawthorne
Hail to the Redskins!, Washington Capitals, Baltimore Orioles
Why did you go into teaching? I entered education to work with students who struggle, much the way I did when I was in school.
What do you like best about bein an administrator? I enjoy being to work with all students, not just a particular group or segment of children.
Mrs. Danielle Jones (Assistant Principal)
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Management - NC State
Masters Degree: School Administration - NC State
Hometown: Miami, FL
Any extra-curriculars you participated in as a student (middle/high/college)? Softball (junior high), step-team (high school), veteran of the U.S. Air Force
Family: Married to Carlton Jones for 12 years
Children: Courtney (9) and Corey (7)
Favorite Type of Food: Chocolate
Why did you go into teaching? I enjoy helping and watching students reach their full potential. Plus I really love math.
What do you like best about bein an administrator? I am able to interact with every student in the building. Also, I am able to ensure that the needs of all students are being met.