K-12 Tuition-Free Public Charter School: Creating community-minded leaders
Meet the Admin Team
Below you will find contact information for FACS's Administrative Team. FACS's admin team is committed to the mission and vision of the school and guides the faculty and staff towards continued professional development.
Chad Mitchell
Lead Administrator/9th-12th Grade Principal
Chad Mitchell started teaching at East Rowan High School in 1999 until he joined the staff of Faith Academy Charter School in the summer of 2023. During his time at East Rowan High School, Mr. Mitchell taught in the subject area of social studies, and served as the athletic director. Mr. Mitchell earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Catawba College, and his Master of Educational Leadership degree from Western Governors University.
Mr. Mitchell lives in Faith, NC with his wife, Allison, and four children, Alexandria (7th grade), Alice (5th grade), Joshua (3rd grade), and Montgomery (1st grade). His family loves traveling, especially taking trips to the coast and mountains.
Jeff Street
Kindergarten-4th Grade Principal
Jeff Street is the proud Principal of Faith Academy Charter Elementary School, bringing a deep passion for education, leadership, and the transformative power of the arts to his role. With over three decades of experience in public education, Mr. Street has dedicated his career to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the whole child.
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A native of Connecticut, Mr. Street earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Connecticut, where he first began shaping his philosophy of education centered on creativity, discipline, and student engagement. He went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the prestigious VanderCook College of Music, and later, a Master’s in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, equipping him with the tools to lead with vision and integrity.
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Before transitioning into administration, Mr. Street built a distinguished career as a band director at South Rowan High School and Carson High School, where his ensembles consistently earned superior ratings and accolades. His dedication to excellence in music education earned him recognition as a three-time Teacher of the Year, a Time Warner Cable Star Teacher, and a finalist for the Grammy Award for Excellence in Music Education, placing him among the nation's top educators.
Known for his strong leadership, supportive relationships with staff and families, and commitment to student growth, Mr. Street has brought a vibrant and student-centered approach to his work at Faith Academy. Under his leadership, the elementary school continues to grow as a nurturing environment for both academic achievement and character development.
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Mr. Street lives in China Grove, North Carolina, with his wife Kelly. They are the proud parents of Patrick (married to Mallory), Ryan, and Clancy. Outside of school, Mr. Street enjoys spending time with his family, supporting local music programs, and remaining active in the community he loves.
Stacy Byrd
Stacy Byrd began her career in education in 2001. She taught at Erwin Middle School for twenty years before joining Faith Academy Charter School when it opened. Mrs. Byrd is a National Board Certified Teacher who taught core subjects in various grade levels, as well as Photography and Journalism. Mrs. Byrd earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History at UNC Greensboro, her Master of Middle and Secondary Education at UNC Charlotte, and School Administration at UNC Pembroke.
Mrs. Byrd lives in Faith, NC with her husband, Erich and three sons, Trevis, Gavin, and Grayson. She loves reading, her church, traveling, attending baseball games (especially NC State and Texas Rangers games), hiking, and camping in the mountains and at the beach.
5th-8th Grade Principal
Amy Wise
Director of Accountability, Assessments, and Student Services
Amy Wise has been a lifelong educator in Rowan County since beginning her career in 1992. She began as a teacher at South Rowan High School in the Special Education department and then transitioned to other roles including School Counselor and then Assistant Principal. She also served as the District Testing Coordinator in an interim role for the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Mrs. Wise earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from UNC Charlotte (1990), a Master of School Counseling degree from UNC Charlotte (2005), and a School Administration degree from Wingate University (2010). She is honored to be a part of Faith Academy striving to make positive impacts in the lives of the children, the staff, and the community.
Mrs. Wise lives in southern Rowan County with her husband, Scott. They have 2 adult children, Jordan (medical school student at Wake Forest) and Addison (marketing consultant in Raleigh).
Outside of school Mrs. Wise enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time on the lake. She is a die-hard Carolina fan and loves to cheer on the Tar Heels in football and basketball.