Phone: (919) 969-2482 Ext. 27007

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

* M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA * B.S. in Education, The College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA

Mr. Jesse Casey

Principal

A big welcome to Mr. Jesse Casey as our new Principal at East Chapel Hill High. We are looking forward to our 22/23 school year with you leading the way!  Before coming to East, Mr. Casey was the Principal of The Campus of Virginia Randolph for 9 years in Henrico County, Virginia.  Prior to this, he was an Associate and Assistant Principal at the middle school level in Henrico. Mr. Casey began his educational career teaching Social Studies and coaching several sports in Chesapeake, Va.   

Mr. Casey is a native North Carolinian. He was born in Charlotte and spent his early childhood there.  He is blessed to have 5 children with his beautiful wife, along with their red doberman, Saint. In his free time he enjoys cycling, sports, spending time with his family and going to great restaurants with his wife.    

Phone: (919) 969-2482 Ext. 27324

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

* Master of School Administration, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill * Bachelor of Arts, North Carolina Central University

Ms. Tiffany Best

Associate Principal
Wildcat Office, 9th & 12th P-Z
 
Ms. Best has been in the educational field for 19 years. Prior to returning CHCCS, she was a District MTSS Specialist for Durham Public Schools for 5 years. In addition, she served as the Positive Behavior Support Specialist in CHCCS for 2 years and as an Assistant Principal in Burlington, NC for 3 years.  Early in her career, she taught for 9 years as a High School English Teacher both in the alternative and traditional school settings.  
 
Ms. Best is a native of Durham, NC.  She is blessed with one beautiful, 2 year old son, Mr. Cooper and one fur baby, Mr. Fox, a 17 year old Dobson.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, binge watching her favorite shows, shopping, brunching with friends, attending concerts, and traveling.

Phone: (919) 969-2482 Ext. 27005

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

* M.S.A. in School Administration, UNC-Chapel Hill * B.A. in Secondary English Education, South Carolina State University

Mr. Brandon Patterson

Assistant Principal

Quad A, 10th & 12th H-O

 

Mr. Patterson has been at ECHHS since July of 2020. Prior to his move to the district, he served as a school administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school level in Wake or Durham County for 8 years. In addition, for 11 years, he provided leadership in several areas at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), including the NC Teacher and Principal of the Year programs and federal grant programs Title I, Title II, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. 

Mr. Patterson is a native of Durham, and he and his beautiful wife of 24 years, Gerrelyn, have 3 daughters, one in college and twins in high school.  He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, reading an occasional book, and cheering for Carolina basketball.

Phone: (919) 969-2482 Ext. 27004

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

* M.S.A. in School Administration, UNC-CH * B.S. in Chemistry and Clinical Laboratory Science, UNC-CH

Ms. Alicia Curtis

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Quad B, IEP Support 9-12

Ms. Curtis began her career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at UNC Hospitals and then transitioned to Alamance-Burlington School System where she spent eight years teaching Honors and AP Chemistry. She transitioned to an instructional coaching role for three years before earning her Masters in School Administration from UNC-CH. 

She and her husband, Brooks, are the parents of three furry children - a pug named Georgia and two cats, Dodger and Eleanor.  In her free time, Alicia enjoys running and weight training as well as reading, watching TV, and spending time with friends and family. Her leading passion is creating a safe, trusting space for students to explore and become their very best. She hopes to  ensure each individual student has the opportunity to find the best path for them and offer support as they cross the graduation stage and prepare for the next adventure!

Phone: (919) 969-2482, Extension 27006

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

* M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Virginia State University * B.S. in Mathematics, Virginia State University

Ms. Jeriel Champion

Assistant Principal
Quad C, 11th & 12th A-G
 
Ms. Champion has served as a Mathematics Teacher/Curriculum Writer for Henrico County Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia for 10 years. She is a passionate, student-centered educator continually seeking to improve learning and school culture.
 
Ms. Champion is new to the Chapel Hill area and enjoys exploring music venues and trying new foods at local restaurants.