Northern Nash High School

gnjohnston@ncpschools.net

tjdixon@ncpschools.net

Mrs. Dixon is from Rocky Mount, NC and a product of the Rocky Mount City Schools System. She is starting her twenty fourth year in education and is excited to be joining the Northern Nash High School Family. Mrs. Dixon graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in English from East Carolina University. She began her teaching career with Nash County Schools at Red Oak Middle School. Mrs. Dixon taught for fifteen years during which time she earned a Master of Arts in Reading Education and a Masters of School Administration also from East Carolina University.

She has served as an Assistant Principal at Edwards Middle School, Southern Nash High School and JW Parker Middle School. Being a lifelong learner, Mrs. Dixon believes all students can learn and as educators the goal is to ensure and provide the best instructional means for student success. She enjoys spending time with her loving and supportive family and is an active reader, craft maker and crocheter. Mrs. Dixon looks forward to learning, growing and supporting the Northern Nash Family and Community.

capatterson@ncpschools.net

Mrs. Patterson has over 20 years of experience in education. She has served as a high school English teacher, Instructional Technology Facilitator, and a Remote Learning Specialist. Mrs. Patterson graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in English Education. Mrs. Patterson earned her Masters of Science in Instructional Technology for Educators from New York State Institute of Technology and earned her Administrative Principal's License from Barton College.

This is Mrs. Patterson's fourth year in administration. She believes in building strong relationships among staff and students. Her background in English education, instructional technology, and remote learning makes her a leader in guiding teachers and providing instructional support. Her goal is to help create a safe and positive learning environment that promotes student and teacher success. Mrs. Patterson enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, and Goldendoodle. She enjoys going to the beach, watching football, and taking family vacations. Mrs. Patterson loves being a part of the Knight Family!

tmmesser@ncpschools.net

I am a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. I have taught Science at Greene County Middle School, Forest Hills Middle School, and Beddingfield High School. I spent seven years as an Assistant Principal at Fike High School in Wilson County before I joined the NCPS Family. I am a firm believer that any relationship built must start with the building of a bridge. I believe Students must be our first priority. Without getting to know the student, breaking down the barriers that exist at times; you can never truly reach their hearts, minds, and be a positive impact in their lives. I enjoy spending time with my Bride of 35 years and our family of Sons and Daughter in Laws as well as our extended children that have been a part of our lives for the last 30 years. In August of this year we welcomed our first Grandchild! He is indeed a precious gift from God! We also have a very high energy Maltipoo that keeps us on our toes. Yesterday is gone, today is here and now, tomorrow is not yet written. What you do in these three instances will define the legacy that is left when you leave this Earthly realm. What legacy will you leave for those you leave behind?