Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Leadership

Scott McCully is a Chief Compliance Officer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has worked as Chief Operations Officer at Guilford County Schools; Executive Director, Planning and Student Placement at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; and Director of Demographics and Strategic Planning at Guilford County Schools. Scott studied at Washburn University.

Brian Kingsley is a Chief Academic Officer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has worked as Executive Director, Instruction & Interventions at Broward County Public Schools; Proud Teacher, Olsen Middle School at Broward County Public Schools; and Acting Chief Academic Officer at Broward County Public Schools. Brian works or has worked as Chairperson, Education Day at Leadership Hollywood. He attended FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY between 2001 and 2003 and Penn State University between 1994 and 1998.

Bud Cesena is a Chief of Police at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dale Goldenberg is a COO at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has worked as Finance Manager at BOA. Dale attended Duke University.

Experienced Chief Technology Officer Skilled in ITIL, IT Service Management, Cloud migration and security, IT Strategy, Data Center, and Virtualization. Strong information technology professional with a BS focused in Mgmt Information Systems.

Kate Smith is an YEARBOOK DIRECTOR, CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER, COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has worked as Management Recruiter at BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC., EXECUTIVE RECRUITER at Smith Hanley Associates, and ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kate works or has worked as Yearbook Director, Lead Photographer, Committee Chairperson, Volunteer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between 1997 and 1997, Bowling Green State University between 1999 and 1999, and Asheboro High School between 1989 and 1993.

LaTarzja Henry is a Chief Of Staff at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Assistant Superintendent for Community Partnerships and Family Engagement at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has worked as Media Relations Supervisor at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Assistant Director of Communications at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Executive Director of Communications at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Latarzja attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte between 2003 and 2006 and Hampton University between 1991 and 1995.

Shawn Turner is an Interim Chief Operations Officer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has worked as Procurement Manager at Charlotte Housing Authority and Capital Management Group Associate - Employee Benefit Analyst at FIRST UNION. Shawn studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Stephen Warren is a Supply Crew Chief at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and is based in Indian Trail, North Carolina. He has worked as Licensed Estimator/Production Manager at Wilburn’s Auto Body, Warehouse/Blend Fertilizers/Sales Person/Purchasing/Buyer at North East Fruit Growers Inc., and Warehouse/Shipping Clerk at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Stephen attended Seneca High School.