About CIS Caldwell
Our Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools of Caldwell County is to provide a safe nurturing environment where students are connected to community resources and supported to achieve academic success.
Our Vision
Every child in Caldwell County Schools will graduate, be globally competitive and prepared for life in the 21st Century.
Our Values
- Provide one-on-one relationships with caring adult mentors and/or role models
- Provide community involvement and engagement
- Provide a safe learning environment
- Provide referrals to community resources for physical and mental health
- Provide hands-on career and educational opportunities
Board of Directors
CISCC is governed by an independent board made up of representatives from county agencies, the schools, the community college, county government, social agencies, and businesses. The CISCC program is viewed as a community program addressing community problems. In 1989, the board was the beginning of a partnership between business leaders and the public schools that has grown into a model of collaboration in the state of North Carolina.
A special thanks to all board members who came before and serve now for the vision of building a community of support through CISCC.
Communities In Schools of Caldwell County Board of Directors 2018:
Max Dyer, V.P. Laz-Y-Boy, Board Chair
Barry Hayes, Hayes Chemical, Board VP
Danette Landrum, Blue Ridge Energy Accounting, Board Secretary
Pete Craymer, Retired, Board Treasurer
Terese Almquist, Retired
Sterling Anders, Nationwide Insurance
Sgt. Chris Bumgarner, Lenoir Police Department
Rahn Chase, V.P. First Citizens Bank
David Colwell, Caldwell County School Principal, HHS
Dottie Darsie, Retired
Alvin Daughtridge, Retired
Don Edwards, V.P. Great State Bank
Kenvian Ferguson, The Property Shop
Nelson Fernandez, Department of Social Services Interpreter
Denise Fleming, Caldwell County Health Department
John Francis, Executive Director Helping Hands Clinic
Becky Gibbons, Retire Educator
Scott Hildebran, Lenoir City Manager
Darrell Keener, CPA at FCFCP
Stan Kiser, Caldwell County Manager
Mike LaBrose, Caldwell County Commissioner
Dr. Mark Poarch, President at CCC&TI
Dr. Don Phipps, Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools
Deborah Smith, UNC Caldwell healthcare
Katie Tocci, Executive Director Teacher Treasurers
Dr. John Thuss, Retired Veterinarian
Lisa Vaughn, Caldwell County Schools Principal, WLMS
Will Wakefield, Director of Caldwell County Department of Social Services
CIS Caldwell Staff
Debbie Eller – Executive Director
Dana Rosario – Director of Volunteer and Community Relations
Kelly Helton – Program Director of Middle Schools/Data Manager
Site Coordinators:
Kelly Helton – Gamewell Middle School
DJ (Dennis) Brown – Granite Falls Middle School
Cherlene Siraton – Hudson Middle School
Lindsay Hallead – William Lenoir Middle School
Connie Christian – Hibriten High School
Cherry Moss – South Caldwell High School
Jackie Gurnsey – West Caldwell High School
Social Workers:
Janie Mangum – GMS, GFMS, HMS, SCHS
Eddie Peoples – GMS, WLMS, HHS, WCHS
