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LOTTERY Faith Academy Charter School Lottery 2026 When: March 16, 2026 at 5pm - Virtual Webinar To view the recording, visit here: Virtual Lottery Zoom Recording . Access code: !f!89$iz Annually, a Zoom link is available for families to watch the process, if they desire. Families are NOT required to attend the lottery to be eligible for enrollment. Admissions notifications will be sent out via SchoolMint shortly after the lottery concludes. Please note, the live lottery process does not display any personal identifying information to the public. You will not have confirmation of an offer announced during the webinar. Families will receive admissions offers or waitlist status updates via email or text immediately following the process. ADMISSION LOTTERY FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS The open enrollment application period begins on January 2nd. The window runs until March 1st. Anyone who completes an application during this window will be entered into the admissions lottery in March . If you complete an application outside of this window, you will not be entered into the lottery and will receive a spot on the waitlist. We strongly encourage families to apply by the March 1st deadline so their child(ren) have the best chance of receiving an admissions offer. Please apply online at https://faithacademy.schoomint.net . AFTER THE LOTTERY After the lottery is held each year, each applicant will receive a notification by email or text, whichever method they indicated on the application, at the completion of the lottery, notifying them of their admission offer or position on the waitlist. If selected, your child will receive an admission offer that must be accepted or declined as as described in the handbook. If your child is waitlisted, you will be notified if they receive an offer when a spot becomes available. Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Lottery Questions! Read Our FAQs POST-LOTTERY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION Once the lottery concludes and you have received notice by text or email of whether your student was offered a seat, you MUST log in to SchoolMint to accept or decline the offer. Once you have accepted the seat, you will have access to the registration packet. You will then have until the deadline as described in the handbook to complete and submit the registration packet and documents electronically. You must abide by all stated deadlines or your child’s seat will be forfeited. School enrollment and registration are not secure until all documents are provided and verified by the Admissions Office. ENROLLMENT TIMELINE January 2 – Online admission application opens in SchoolMint March 1 at 11:59 pm – Admission application closes for those who wish to be included in the lottery March 16 at 5pm – Admission lottery held for the public. Initial admission offers made.

FACS Lottery & General Frequently Asked Questions How can my student be admitted to Faith Academy Charter School? The only way to gain admission to Faith Academy Charter School is during the Open Enrollment timeframe. To apply during the open enrollment period from January 2 through March 1 at 11:59 pm, parents must submit an application for their child via SchoolMint. If there are more applications received than spots in the grade, a lottery will be held. Students not selected randomly during the lottery will be placed on a waitlist in the order their application was chosen. If parents apply after the open enrollment time, the application will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist for whichever grade is listed on the application. When is the lottery and is it open to the public? The lottery will be held annually in March. We will publicize the Zoom link and date for virtual attendance before the lottery day. Does it matter when I apply during the open enrollment period? No. As long as you apply during the open enrollment period your chances are the same as all others applying during that time. For example, your chances for admission are no better for those who apply on January 7th as opposed to those who apply on February 28th. I’m not sure if I want to apply for admission right now. Can I do it later? Yes, but if you do not apply during the open enrollment period, your student will not be included in the admission lottery. We strongly encourage all who are interested in Faith Academy Charter School to apply during the open enrollment period. Otherwise, your application will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist for your child’s grade level. What happens if there aren’t enough applications to fill all open seats in a grade level? If there are fewer applicants than slots available, all applicants will be admitted for that grade level. What if we live in a county other than Rowan? Can I still apply for admission for my child? Students who wish to attend Faith Academy Charter School may live in any county in North Carolina. What if we are living out of state but are planning to move to North Carolina in the near future. Can I still apply for my child? State law mandates that all applicants must reside in North Carolina at the time of application. How can I increase my student’s chances for admission? There are two pools of applicants: those in the preference pool and those in the general pool. Those in the preference pool will be randomly assigned their placement prior to those in the general pool. In accordance with state law, there are a few ways that applications can be given preference. This preference does NOT guarantee admission; it only determines the order in which the applicants are assigned in the lottery process. The following criteria may be used to allow students to be admitted first in the lottery to any open spots for the grade in which that student is applying. If there are more siblings/staff/board children applying than spots available, there will be a lottery held among siblings/staff/board children prior to the lottery for the general pool. 1. Children of FACS full time staff members may be given preference, if they meet state guidelines 2. Children of current members of the FACS Board of Directors may be given preference, if they meet state guidelines 3. EDS Weighted Lottery: FACS will utilize a weighted lottery system for our economically disadvantaged students (EDS) to increase their chance of admission. Applicants can voluntarily identify as economically disadvantaged when applying for the weighted lottery. The additional “weight” for economically disadvantaged students will be calculated each year to maximize the probability that 22% of the students enrolled at FACS will be economically disadvantaged. FACS will continue to use a weighted lottery and the 22% EDS target for students admitted through the lottery until 22% of the students enrolled at the school are identified as economically disadvantaged. 4. Children who attend an NC charter school that does not offer the next grade available that FACS does offer. How do I know what grade to apply for, for my student? You should apply for the next, natural grade level for your child. My spouse and I are divorced. Can we submit separate applications for our child? No. If you do, one will be canceled. Please consult with other family members and only submit ONE application per child. Each applicant can only have ONE application in the system. Duplicates will be deleted. My children are twins. Do I apply for both of them during open enrollment? Students who are twins, triplets, etc. must each complete an application. However, only one application will be entered in the lottery for those students. If that application is accepted, the sibling’s twin or triplet, etc. will also be admitted. What about applying for more siblings who are not twins? Families have the option to submit all children under one family name/application or separately. If families submit all children under one family name and that application is chosen, the siblings will receive enrollment as well. What happens when the lottery is run? Each applicant will receive an email or text from SchoolMint at the conclusion of the lottery that will notify you of an admission offer or waitlist position for the grade for which you have applied. You must abide by all acceptance and registration stated deadlines or the offered seat will be forfeited. Do we have to re-apply every year to be included in the lottery? If a student does not get a space through the lottery/waitlist process, that student must re-apply to be considered the following year. However, current enrolled FACS students do not have to re-apply each year. My child has an IEP or a 504 Plan. Can they be admitted? Yes. What is required if I accept the seat offered for my student? Accepted families who enroll in Faith Academy Charter School must read and agree to follow the FACS policies and procedures, in addition to accepting the set FACS mission and curriculum. Once the lottery concludes and you have received notice by text or email of whether your student was offered a seat, you MUST log in to SchoolMint to accept or decline the offer. Once you have accepted the seat, you will have access to the registration packet. You will then have until the deadline as described in the handbook to complete and submit the registration packet and documents electronically. You must abide by all stated deadlines or your child’s seat will be forfeited. What if my student is offered a seat from the waitlist? If a seat becomes available and your student is called from the waitlist, you will have the opportunity to either accept or decline the offer. My student was on the waitlist last year. Do they get to keep their spot on the waitlist for the next enrollment cycle? No. Per NCDPI regulations, waitlist spots do not roll over from year to year. We encourage families to apply again if they were not accepted during the previous enrollment cycle. Is the admission lottery really random? I’ve heard people say that only certain kids are selected. In accordance with all guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Office of Charter Schools, the lottery process at Faith Academy Charter School is indeed random. The application, lottery, and admission process is managed and operated by a 3rd party provider, Charter Success Partners (CSP), and is executed using an online lottery management system called SchoolMint. Do siblings of current students get priority? What if there are not enough seats for siblings? Yes, Siblings of currently enrolled students get priority in the admission process. In the event that we have more sibling applicants than available seats, not all siblings will be accepted. A sibling waitlist will be established. Do you offer bus transportation? Bus transportation is provided through community stops. No home stops are made. For more information on bus transportation, contact our 5th-8th Grade Principal, Ms. Byrd, at sbyrd@faithacademync.org . Do you have Early Release Days? Yes, FACS typically has Early Release Days every Friday. To access our calendar, visit www.faithacademync.org/facs-school-calendar . Early Dismissal at the High School Upper Campus is at 12:30pm. Early Dismissal at the K-8 Lower Campus is at 1:00pm.

Help Faith Academy reach our education and community goals by donating to our Capital Campaign Fund. Donate Donate Newsletter Sign Up Together, we are shaping future leaders who will make a positive impact on their communities and inspire others to do the same. Join us on this transformative journey of building faith, empowering leaders, and creating a better future for all. Faith Academy Charter School, Rowan County’s only charter school, has grown rapidly since its inception, after the closing of the public school in Faith in 2021. The 2026–27 school year marks a major milestone as we introduce twelfth grade and increase classroom capacity in K–8, allowing us to serve more students and strengthen our educational community. More than 450 families join our wait list each year, a powerful testament to the need for expanded access to our school. To ensure equal access, new students are selected each year through an open lottery. The school is proudly tuition-free, expanding access to high-quality education. In October 2023, we celebrated the completion of our new school building, a significant investment in the future of students in grades K - 8. A renovated former public school building now supports our high school students in grades 9 through 11. Voted Best Elementary and Middle School in Rowan County by readers of The Salisbury Post in 2022-’23. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Charter schools are funded by the North Carolina Department of Public Education at 34% less per student than public schools. State money is not available for charter school facilities. Faith Academy Charter School is a 501-3C Tax Exempt Affiliate Capital Campaign Goals ★ Upgrades Flat Top Building New Bathrooms 5 Classrooms Ballfield Band, Sports, and Theater ★ New Construction Cafeteria Gym Multipurpose Room Ongoing Maintenance & Upkeep Individuals or groups are encouraged to give in memory or in honor of former teachers and/or administrators of Faith School. Chancellor’s Team $100,000 - $200,000 Superintendent’s Team $50,000 - $99,999 Administrator’s Team $25,000 - $49,999 Teachers’ Team $10,000 - $24,999 Graduates’ Team $5,000 - $9,999 Patriots Team $2,500 - $4,999 School House Team $1,000 - $2,499 (300 giving $1,000 pays for the school building) Middle & Upper School Team $500 - $999 Lower School Team (Patriot Pennies Campaign) $250 -$499 Faith Foundation Team $100 - $249 How to Donate Donate Now! Donate at our Secure Donation page by clicking the button below. OR To Complete a Faith Academy Charter School Commitment Form Click Here . Mail checks to: Faith Academy Charter School, PO Box 182, Faith, NC 28041. For more information or to speak in person, contact us! FACS Capital Campaign Committee Sheri Halpin Chair, Faith Academy Board of Directors shalpin@faithacademync.org Robert Leslie Treasurer, Faith Academy Board of Directors John Hudson Faith Academy Board of Directors Gloria Wilhelm Committee Member, Building Faith for Future Leaders gloria.wilhelm@faithacademync.org Nicky Black Committee Member, Building Faith for Future Leaders nickyb@millerdavisagency.com Tim Williams Committee Member, Building Faith for Future Leaders twilliams@faithacademync.org

PATRIOTS ATHLETICS FACS Parent Student Athletic Handbook Faith Academy Charter School aims to provide similar opportunities for students that they would receive at any other traditional public school. For this reason, FACS has established an athletic program. Objectives for FACS's athletic program include: Building School community Fostering School pride Serve as a motivator for student academic and behavioral success Build teamwork and collaborative skills among students For more information about FACS Athletics please contact our Athletic Director, Howard Torrence, at htorrence@faithacademync.org FACS offers the following athletic opportunities for students: Middle School Fall Sports Co-Ed Cross Country Co-Ed Golf Volleyball Boy's Soccer Football (7th & 8th Grade only) Dance Team Winter Sports Boy's Basketball Girl's Basketball Cheerleading Spring Sports Baseball Softball Girl's Soccer High School Fall Sports Co-Ed Cross Country JV Volleyball JV Men's Soccer Winter Sports JV Men's Basketball JV Women's Basketball Cheerleading Spring Sports JV Baseball JV Women's Soccer Men's Volleyball Need To Know - Below you will find answers to some commonly asked questions about sports here at FACS. Students may try out for sports at FACS starting in the 6th grade Student Athletes must have a valid NCHSAA Sports Physical on file prior to the first day of tryouts NCHSAA Sports Physicals are valid for 365 days Fall Sports tryouts will be held during the last week of July each year. All other seasons will be announced during the school year. Spring Tryouts Tryouts will be February 16th-20th Check the Calendar for exact dates and times. Booster Club Follow us on Facebook The Booster Club supports FACS Athletics and Sports programs through: Fundraising, Sports Banquets, FACS Athletic Wear, Field and Grandstand Renovations, Uniform and Equipment donations, Promoting Patriot Pride and Spirit ....and so much more. Help support our athletes by becoming a Booster Club Member. Membership is only $10! Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month @ 6:00pm Upper Campus Media Center If you are interested in joining the FACS Booster Club please send an email to facsboosters@gmail.com Athletics Sponsors Perry's Overhead Doors - Makson - A&L - Flip City Gymnastics Fight Factory - Beauty and the Bean - Speed Wash Laundromat Prestige Pressure Wash - Rowan Health and Wellness Lowry Auto Service - Carolina Pipe - Hammer Truck Sales To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson - George Wilhelm gwilhelm@faithacademync.org George Wilhelm is a lifelong Faith resident who attended Faith Elementary School. He holds a B.A. from Pheiffer University where he took a number of teacher preparation courses and is a retired sheriff of Rowan County. During his tenure as Sheriff, George made significant accomplishments relating to drug enforcement and highway safety. As a member of the National Sheriff’s Association, Sheriff Wilhelm received the J. Stannard Baker Award for accomplishments with highway safety and served on the N.S.A. Committee for highway safety. As Sheriff, George had varied experience as a volunteer member of multiple boards of non-profit organizations in Rowan County. He is no stranger to the “nuts and bolts” of organizational operation, including handling a large budget and personnel management as well as supervision. Those who know him well recognize that volunteerism, especially that in the service of education, is undertaken with great commitment by George. Vice Chairperson - Dennis Ingold dingold@faithacademync.org Dennis Ingold is a lifelong Rowan County resident who attended the Salisbury city schools. He graduated from RCCC with a Machining Technology degree and has worked in the manufacturing sector since. He currently manages Carolina Stamping Company and is part owner of the multi-location corporation that Carolina Stamping is a part of. He moved to Rockwell with his wife Kathy in 1982 and together they have 3 children who were educated in the Rowan County schools and 5 grandchildren, 2 of those being current students at Faith Academy. He has been a past vice president of the Erwin Middle school booster's club and past president of East Rowan High school's booster club. He loves to watch his grandchildren participate in school and club sports and loves to spend time on the lake or at the beach. Treasurer - Robert Leslie rleslie@faithacademync.org Robert graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.T. Degree in Business and an M.A.Degree in Higher Education/Adult Education. He retired as Dean of Business, Manufacturing, and Information Technologies from Mitchell Community College in 2022. Robert spent twenty- four years in community college leadership working for four North Carolina Community Colleges and one South Carolina Community College. He also served as Executive Director of Smart Start Rowan in 2013. Robert currently serves on the One Church, One Child Advisory Board through Rowan County Department of Social Services. He is heavily involved in Rockwell Methodist Church where he serves as Chair of the Administrative Council and as a Lay Speaker. Robert is married to the former Robin Seaford, and they have two grown children: Dr. Brett Leslie (a Dentist), and Kyle Leslie (an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in Cabarrus County). Robert is the proud “Pop Pop” of four grandchildren: Owen, Kailee, Corbyn,and Caroline. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with his family. Secretary - Nick Lefko nlefko@faithacademync.org Nick Lefko attended Faith Elementary school as a child and graduated from Catawba College where he was a 4 year starter for the Catawba Baseball team. He has been an Aflac Independent Insurance Agent since 2008. Nick attends Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith and resides in Faith with his wife, Kara, his daughter, Brinley, his stepdaughter, Braelyn, and his son, Briggs. Director - Mark Brinkley mbrinkley@faithacademync.org Mark Brinkley received a BA in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an Associates of Applied Science in Gunsmithing from Montgomery Community College, and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Engineering Technology from Central Piedmont Community College. Mark holds Secondary Education Licenses in Math and Technology Education. After 13 years teaching high school mathematics, technology and engineering, he has now transitioned to owning a business in Granite Quarry. He also serves as an Advisory Board Member for Montgomery Community College Gunsmithing Program. Mark lives just outside of Faith with his wife and daughter. Stephen Cowan scowan@faithacademync.org Stephen Cowan was raised in Rowan County, where he graduated from East Rowan High School and Catawba College. He is married to Brittany Cowan and has four sons; Chance, Devan, Kade and Ace. Stephen holds a market leadership role at Merrill Lynch as a Market Supervision Manager, where he manages Merrill offices across North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Stephen is a dedicated community leader with a heart for helping others. From childhood experiences to professional milestones, his dedication to helping his community is deeply rooted in his journey. Outside of the boardroom, he is an active volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank and is a volunteer Track and Field coach in Rowan County. As alumni of Catawba College, he is a member of the Tri-Alpha Honors Society. Members promote academic excellence and provide opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community service for first-generation college students. Stephen is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing golf with friends and family. Allen Cress acress@faithacademync.org Allen Cress is a retired Chief of Emergency Services for Rowan County, proudly serving for over 30 years for Rowan County. He was born and raised in Rowan County, living in his childhood home, he grew up just outside of Faith, NC where he started riding his bike to Faith Elementary School in the third grade. He graduated from East Rowan High School in 1983. He started his Emergency Services career while in high school as a volunteer with Rockwell Rural Fire Department, eventually serving as its Chief for 20 years. He is an adjunct instructor with Rowan Cabarrus Community College, teaching CPR, EMT, 9-1-1, and firefighting classes since 1994. Allen currently serves as Council President for Organ Lutheran Church, past president of the Rowan Shrine Club, a member of Oasis Shrine, Salisbury York Rite Bodies, and is a member and Past Master of Keller Memorial Masonic Lodge # 657 and Treasurer of the Rockwell Rural Fire Department Board of Directors. Allen is married to Bonnie and together they have 3 adult children, 7 grandchildren and 2 cats. Director - Sheri Halpin shalpin@faithacademync.org Sheri Halpin attended Faith Elementary School and is a 1990 East Rowan graduate. She is currently employed by LMHT Associates, an architectural, engineering and design firm, where she works as a project manager. Sheri has over 25 years of experience in various phases of construction project management and continues to enjoy overseeing projects from start to finish. Sheri is married to David Halpin and has two children, Connor and Carson. Sheri is a member of Faith Academy Charter PTO, committee member of our local Boy Scout Troop 351, assistant club leader for Rowan County 4-H Hot Shots and volunteers with 4-H Rowan Rolling Pins. She is also a new member of Faith Community Endowment. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and friends, cooking and gardening. Attorney - John Hudson jhudson@faithacademync.org John Hudson is a lawyer and has practiced in his hometown of Salisbury since 1985. He was born and raised in Rowan County, grew up in the Fulton Heights neighborhood, and graduated from the Salisbury City Schools. He received his BA degree from North Carolina State University at Raleigh, his Juris Doctor Degree from Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, NC, and his Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation with a concentration in estate planning from the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was sworn in as a member of the NC State Bar in Superior Court, Rowan County, August 1985. He is a partner with the Salisbury firm of Shelby, Pethel, & Hudson, PA. He serves as town attorney for the Towns of Faith, Rockwell, and Cleveland. John serves as Chairman of the Rowan County Board of Elections and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Nazareth Child and Family Connection, Rockwell, NC. He is a member of the Salisbury Kiwanis Club, Rowan Shrine Club, Oasis Shrine, Salisbury York Rite Bodies, and is a member and Past Master of Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge # 576. A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, he is the father of two adult daughters and two grandchildren. FACS FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS George Wilhelm Jana Griggs Gene Miller Elizabeth Morrow Chris Sease Howard Torrence Tim Williams

ADMISSIONS Our admissions period for the 2026-27 school year will open on January 2, 2026. Note: No identifying information is shown during the lottery. Families will only receive official notice of an offer of admission or waitlist status via text or email within 1 hour after the lottery processes. Families do not need to attend the lottery to be eligible to be selected in the lottery. Faith Academy Charter is a tuition-free, charter, public school. We welcome students & families regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Any family with a legal residence in the state of North Carolina may apply for enrollment. CLICK HERE TO APPLY LOTTERY The virtual lottery was held on March 16, 2026 at 5pm. To view the recording, visit here: Virtual Lottery Zoom Recording . Access code: !f!89$iz Annually, a Zoom link is available for families to watch the process, if they desire. Families are NOT required to attend the lottery to be eligible for enrollment. Admissions notifications will be sent out via SchoolMint shortly after the lottery concludes. Please note, the live lottery process does not display any personal identifying information to the public. You will not have confirmation of an offer announced during the webinar. Families will receive admissions offers or waitlist status updates via email or text immediately following the process. ADMISSIONS TIMELINE January 2, 2026: The 2026-27 Lottery Window opens for families. March 1, 2026: The window closes. March 16, 2026: Faith Academy Charter School will hold a virtual lottery for families who have applied. Families will be notified that day of their child's offer or waitlist status. Date to be determined: Registration is due for applicants that were selected in the lottery. View Lottery and Admission FAQ's

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. cmitchell@faithacademync.org Jeff Street Kindergarten-4th Grade Principal jstreet@faithacademync.org 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Stacy Byrd 5th-8th Grade Principal sbyrd@faithacademync.org Amy Wise Associate Administrator and Accountability/Student Services Director awise @faithacademync.org 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.