Principal: Mr. Chris Myers

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Mr. Myers graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.A. in History and earned his Social Studies/Secondary Education certification from Millersville University. He then spent 15 years teaching and coaching before earning a Masters of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mr. Myers transitioned into the role of Assistant Principal of Instruction for two years before being named Principal of NCHS in the Spring of 2016, where he served until June 2024.

Mr. Myers is the 2023-2024 CCS Principal of the Year, and he is excited to be joining Charger Nation!

He has a wonderful wife and a son, who is starting sixth grade. In his free time, Mr. Myers enjoys travelling the world with his family, cheering on Penn State wrestling, attending music festivals, and supporting his alma matter. Go Big Orange!

Assistant Principal: Mr. Christopher Forbis

christopher.forbis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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Mr. Forbis graduated college from Appalachian State University in 2015 with a B.S. in Math. He then began his career in Cabarrus County at Hickory Ridge High School teaching math and coaching for 6 years. In 2022 Mr. Forbis earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from High Point University.  During that time, he was a principal intern at W.M. Irvin Elementary School. He joined the Admin Team at Northwest Cabarrus High School and now joins us at Cox Mill High School for the 24/25 school year! In his free time he enjoys playing golf, working outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Catherine Reynolds

catherine.reynolds@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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Before becoming an educator, Mrs. Reynolds worked in Community Outreach as a Health Educator for many years. She then taught at Concord Middle School and completed her  Masters in Administration through the NC Principal Fellows Program at the University of North Carolina Charlotte before completing her Principal Internship at W.M. Irvin Elementary School. She worked at Boger Elementary for 3 years as an administrator before transitioning to Winecoff Elementary for one year. She will now join us at Cox Mill High School for the 24/25 School Year! 

Mrs. Reynolds completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Florida, where she met her husband (married 25 years! GO GATORS!!!!!) and is a proud mother of two amazing children.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Herriman

jennifer.herriman@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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Mrs. Herriman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Secondary Education from St. Joseph’s College and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Dowling College. She is a graduate of the School Executive Leadership Academy (SELA) Program at Queens University of Charlotte. 

Mrs. Herriman has worked with a wide range of students from pre-school to high school in a variety of settings with experience as a classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, Instructional Accountability Facilitator, and Comprehensive School Improvement Coordinator. She enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her family.

Assistant Principal: Mr. Timothy Gergel
timothy.gergel@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
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Mr. Gergel started his teaching career in South Dakota, where he attended the University of South Dakota, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree. He then moved to North Caroina and served as a teacher at Roberta Road Middle School for two years before working as Dean of Students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. We are happy to have Mr. Gergel return to Cabarrus County Schools and CMHS. 

When Mr. Gergel is not at school, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and dog at home.