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Charlotte, NC-based Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has Promoted Avery Mitchell as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 144,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 164 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. CMS believes setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success – in our communities, within the region and across our diverse and global society. Each day, CMS students are prepared to be leaders in a technologically savvy and globally competitive world. CMS is proud of its diverse mix of students who represent 160 different countries and various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. CMS offers an extensive range of magnet programs in 37 of its schools to nurture the talents of students who have interest and ability in specific areas. CMS also educates, supports and meets the needs of students with learning and physical disabilities. CMS is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County with more than 18,000 teachers, support staff and administrators. CMS is fortunate to have tremendous support from Charlotte`s corporate, faith and business communities and more than 90,000 mentors and volunteers that support learning and instruction in CMS classrooms. The public school system in Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a rich and intricate history. Built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of education to this community, public schools in this area have had a tremendous impact on the growth and economy of the region – as well as the thousands of individuals it has served.
About the Person
Avery Mitchell is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She oversees employee relations, employee support services and human resources administration. Mitchell came to CMS in 1992 as a teacher and eventually an assistant principal at Carmel Middle. She has been a principal at Crestdale and Albemarle Road middles and also the executive director for the central secondary zone and employee support services. Most recently she was the acting chief human resource officer. Mitchell earned a master`s in administration and supervision from Winthrop University.
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