Recruiter - Elementary, Counselors, School Psychologists, and Media Coordinators

Carla's roots run deep in the Charlotte community as she is CMS graduate of West Charlotte HS!  After graduating from Tufts University in Boston, she worked in New York City and eastern NC before returning to Charlotte in 1998. She has 20 years of HR experience as a generalist, manager, and recruiter in both the public and private sectors. Carla started her career in CMS in the classroom and now serves as a recruiter. Carla's family has been actively involved in the rapid growth and development of the Queen City since the 1960’s.

Recruiter - Secondary Education - K-12 Licenses, and Career Technical Education

Cynthia is originally from Jersey City, NJ and raised in Orlando, FL, where she graduated from the University of Central Florida and received her B. A. in Communications.  She moved to Charlotte, NC in 2007 and began her career with CMS in 2009.  She has served as the Community Use of Schools Manager for the last 10 years and recently celebrated her 15^th anniversary as an employee of CMS.  Cynthia is a highly motivated and result-driven professional with exceptional customer service, communication and problem solving skills.  She is excited to continue her career as a recruiter for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and help identify and recruit exceptional teachers. 

Program Manager-Talent Acquisition Pipeline, and Exceptional Children

Kristen is originally from Niagara Falls, New York and moved to North Carolina over 25 years ago.  She is a lifelong educator and has served students in Wake, Cabarrus and Rowan counties before settling into life with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.  She holds a bachelor's degree in social studies and Secondary Education from D’Youville University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from UNC-Charlotte.  Her career has been spent working with students of all ages and, most recently, her focus as a school administrator has led her to a passion for recruiting and retaining high quality teachers for every CMS classroom.   

Jason is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and has also lived in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida and Columbus, Ohio prior to moving to the Charlotte area in 2020. Jason graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and brings over 15 years of human resources and recruitment experience to CMS. His goal is to bring to light the CMS Teaching Residency program and provide a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education to gain hands-on experience in the classroom.

Coordinator, Residency Alternative Licensure - CMS Teaching Residency

Demisha is a Charlotte native who loves the Queen City and all it has offered her since graduating from Myers Park High School. Demisha holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Speech Communication from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master's in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Resource Management from Northcentral University. With 11 years in education, she brings a unique passion for educators ready to do the "heart work" of classroom teaching.  Demisha looks forward to recruiting individuals looking into education as a second career.