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    Mr. Channing Bennett
    Principal
     
     
    I joined the Glenwood staff in January 2017.  I began my career in education as a science teacher at Smith Middle School here in Chapel Hill.  While there I taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade Science and served as the Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF).  I also had the pleasure of coaching cross country and ultimate frisbee for a number of years.  I received both my BA in Middle Grades Science and Masters of School Administration degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
     
    919-968-3473  Ext. 38224

  • Fernando Solano Valverde

    Assistant Principal

     

    Greetings, Gator's family! 

    I am very thrilled to become part of the Gator family! I want you to know that I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica. I majored in English Literature with a minor in Translation. After graduating, I lived in Cologne, Germany, where I expanded my cultural horizons. In 1999, I was chosen by the Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF), known now as “Participate Learning,” to come to teach, and I have called North Carolina home ever since! I have earned a master's in Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) with a concentration on Bilingual Education, graduating with honors. More recently, I was selected by the Principal Preparation for Excellence and Equity in Rural School program (PPEERS) to complete a Master's in School Administration . I have extensive experience working with all elementary grade levels and some with High School. Family, community, and relationships are the pillars of my educational philosophy, and Glenwood Elementary's core goals align with my beliefs of what schools should foster and instill in our students to develop competent citizens in a global society! I was honored to be chosen district teacher of the year during the 2016-2017 school year in Lexington City Schools. A year later, I was appointed a member of the North Carolina Governor's Commission "Access to Sound Basic Education." Personally, I enjoy doing some baking and cooking, reading, visiting small and big cities, and strolling around learning about architecture and people's social interactions.

    919-968-3473  Ext. 38225
    Email: fsolanovalverde@chccs.k12.nc.us

     

  • Mr. Jonathan Howes

    Principal Intern
     
     
    Hello! My name is Jon Howes and I am the Principal Intern for the 2022-2023 school year at Glenwood! I am in my second and final year earning a Masters in School Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. Previous to this school year, I spent the past 7 years teaching math at Smith Middle School. Throughout this year I will be shadowing Mr. Bennett & Mr. Solano, working closely with teachers & staff, and learning the ins and outs of being a school administrator. Just like there are student-teachers, there are also student-principals! I actually grew up in Chapel Hill and am a proud product of CHCCS! I earned my undergraduate degree from Appalachian State before moving back to Chapel Hill. While at App State, I was also a member of the track & field program and competed in shot put, discus, hammer throw, and weight throw. Outside of school, I love doing anything outdoors including hiking, camping, and paddling! I love to spend time with my wife, Gracie, and our “pandemic-puppy,” Coach. I look forward to working with and learning from all of our InvestiGators this school year!
     
    919-968-3473  Ext. 38253