Bandys High

Dr. Chad Maynor, Principal

Experience

Prior to beginning my career in education, I served as a Juvenile Court Counselor/Training School Specialist in Catawba, Caldwell, and Burke Counties for eight years. I began my career in education as an elementary school counselor and classroom guidance teacher for three years in Alexander County at both Bethlehem Elementary School and Hiddenite Elementary School before moving into school administration.

I began my administrative career as an elementary school assistant principal. I served in this capacity for three years, before moving into the role of Principal of Bethlehem Elementary. During my three years as the principal, the school was recognized as an Honor School of Excellence – the highest status awarded North Carolina elementary schools at that time – for two years, and as a School of Distinction for one year.

Before moving to Bandys High School, I served as the Principal of West Alexander Middle School. During that time, West Alexander Middle School was recognized for Exceeding Expected Growth for five of the seven years I served as the school's principal. The school also was recognized as a National School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. This recognition has been granted to fewer than 50 North Carolina Middle Schools in the last fifteen years. West Alexander Middle School was also recognized for the last three years of my tenure there as a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Exemplar School, the highest level recognized by the NCDPI in the state.

During my administrative career in Alexander County, I was recognized as ACS Principal of the Year on three separate occasions. I was also recognized at the ACS Educational Office Professionals as Administrator of the Year and the NC Educational Office Professionals Regional Administrator of the Year. Since moving to Catawba County, I received the Administrator of the Month for the CCS after only four months in my current role at Bandys High School.

Education

• B.S. in Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University

• M.A. in School Counseling, Lenoir-Rhyne University

• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Western Carolina University

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Western Carolina University

Dr. Leslie McIntosh, Assistant Principal

Experience
I began my career at Bandys High School as an English teacher in 1998 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I obtained my National Boards in 2002 and renewed in 2012. In my 22 year tenure as a teacher at Bandys, I have worn many hats. I served as department chair of English for 12 years, coached girl’s basketball and softball, served as the graduation coordinator for the last 15 years, and have been a full-time and substitute bus driver. I was the yearbook adviser for the last 11 years. I was selected as the Bandys High School Teacher of Year in 2001 and again in 2019. In addition, I was nominated by the school administration as the National Life Group Life Changer of the Year in 2019-2020.

Education

• BA English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• M.Ed. Curriculum and Supervision, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Western Carolina University

Mr. Brandon Harbinson, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

Experience
I began my career in public education in 2008 with Catawba County Schools. After graduating from Appalachian State University, I was a Teacher’s Assistant at St. Stephens Elementary for 1 year and a Teacher’s Assistant at Banoak Elementary for 1 year. For the next 4 years, I was a PE Teacher/Athletic Director and coached Baseball at Arndt Middle School. Currently, I am starting my 10th year as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Bandys High School. My background is primarily Athletics, as I have coached baseball at Maiden HS, Avery County HS, American Legion Post 48, and Arndt Middle School. I love athletics and fitness. It is truly my passion and my purpose!

Education

• Health/Physical Education, Appalachian State University
• MA in Executive Leadership Studies, Gardner Webb University