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Denny Ferguson (Principal)
About Mr. Ferguson

Who am I?

I am married to a teacher and am a father of two kiddos. When I am not working, I tend to be an outdoorsman taking on new outdoor projects and challenges.

Educational Philosophy

I have come to learn that our greatest limitation is the limitations we set on ourselves. Human ability is not set at birth. Instead, I believe that every student has unlimited growth potential both academically and socially. It is our great responsibility as educators to teach students how to unlock their potential daily and thrive.

Work History

Teaching
- East Union Middle School, Union County, teaching students grades 6-8, with various disabilities, but mostly students with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Also taught seventh-grade language arts.
Educational Leadership
- Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator, Pageland Elementary School, Chesterfield County, SC.
- Principal, Carthage Elementary School, Moore County, NC.
- Principal, East Elementary School, Union County, NC.
- Principal, The Health Science Academy at Monroe Middle School, Union County, NC.
- Principal, New Salem Elementary School, Union County, NC.
Post High School Educational Bio Info
- Undergraduate Degree in teaching students with mild-moderate disabilities with a minor in English from UNC Charlotte.
- Additional licenses in teaching students with behavioral and emotional disabilities as well as regular education language arts grades 6-9 via UNC Charlotte and RALC.
- Graduate Degree in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University. Licensed in K-12 school administration.
Contact Mr. Ferguson
- Email: denny.ferguson@ucps.k12.nc.us
Lizette D'Amico (Assistant Principal)
Contact Ms. D'Amico
- Email: lizette.damico@ucps.k12.nc.us
Sheila Levesque (Assistant Principal)
About Mrs. Levesque

Ms. Levesque is a native of Boston, Massachusetts and is thrilled to join the East Elementary community! Prior to her role at East, Ms. Levesque was assistant principal of the Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School. Ms. Levesque received her Master of Education degree from Cambridge College in Massachusetts and her Educational Leadership degree from Wingate University. Ms. Levesque began her career with UCPS in 2007, as a teacher and then in 2008, moving into an administrative role until 2015. In 2015, Ms. Levesque moved into a principal role for another district and became a part-time adjunct professor at Belmont Abbey College. Ms. Levesque is thrilled to return home to where her administration career began.

Ms. Levesque believes in being “Better Together” and looks forward to building relationships with students, parents, community, and all stakeholders.

Ms. Levesque lives in Waxhaw with her family. Her daughters graduated from Union County Public Schools, attended and graduated from Appalachian State University (cum laude) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (magna cum laude). She is a football fan (Go Pats!), a baseball fan (Go Red Sox!) and loves the Charlotte Checkers and Boston Bruins. She enjoys baking, traveling, going to the movies and spending time with her family.

Contact Ms. Levesque
- Email: sheila.levesque@ucps.k12.nc.us
Lauren Veras (Assistant Principal)
About Mrs. Veras

Mrs. Veras is excited to be joining East Elementary as assistant principal. As a Union County graduate, she has always wanted to give back to her home community. Mrs. Veras holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has served in Union County Public Schools as a teacher and MTSS Coordinator at East Elementary and assistant principal of East Union Middle. Her role as MTSS Coordinator led her to value how school-based changes create positive growth for both students and educators. Mrs. Veras earned her master's in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Mrs. Veras currently lives in Union County with her husband, Gustavo, and daughters, Camille and Iris. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her family.

Contact Mrs. Veras
- Email: lauren.veras@ucps.k12.nc.us
School Performance Director
- Dr. Candice Boatright
- 704-296-3062, ext. 4073
Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Denny Ferguson
- Representative: Sara Anne Cannon

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