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Dr. Kenneth Spells
Superintendent
kspells@hcs.k12.nc.us
1-910-875-4106 ext 225Dr. Kenneth Spells became the Superintendent of the Hoke County School District on January 3rd, 2024. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Dr. Spells has a proven track record of improving student achievement and community engagement. He has experience at all levels. Dr. Spells has been a superintendent, assistant superintendent, elementary principal, middle school assistant principal, social studies teacher, adjunct professor, and head boys varsity basketball coach.
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Employment
Hoke County Schools, Raeford, NC
Superintendent, 2024-PresentHazel Crest 152 ½ School District, Hazel Crest, IL
Superintendent of Schools, 2019-2023South Bend School Corporation, South Bend, IN
Superintendent of Schools, 2016-2019Alton Community Unit School District 11, Alton, IL
Superintendent of Schools, 2011-2016
Assistant Superintendent, 2007-2011Jacksonville School District 117, Jacksonville, IL
Elementary Principal, Lincoln Elementary (K-6), 2005-2007Alton Community Unit School District 11, Alton, IL
Assistant Principal, East Middle School (6-8), 2002-2005Decatur School District 61, Decatur, IL
Administrative Intern, January 2001-June 2001Orangeburg 3 School District, Orangeburg, SC
Social Studies Teacher, 2000-2001Richland 1 School District, Columbia, SC
Social Studies Teacher, 1998-2000Columbus County Schools, Whiteville, NC
Social Studies Teacher, January 1998-June 1998Education
Maryville University, Saint Louis, Missouri
Doctorate-Educational LeadershipEastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Masters and Specialist- Education AdministrationFayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science-History and Physical Education
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Affiliations
North Carolina Association of School Administrators
American Association of School Administrators
Accomplishments
- Special Resolution-South Bend Common Council 2019
- Team South Bend Award-Citizens for Better Government 2019
- Alton Wall of Fame 2019
- Trailblazer Award Deliverance Temple Complex 2016
- EIU Alumni Association-Distinguished Educator Award 2015
- ISBE-Those Who Excel Award of Excellence 2015
- MAPO-Community Service Award 2013
- Madison County Urban League-Community Service 2013
- NAACP-Educational Leadership Award 2008 and 2012
- Coalition of Concerned Citizens-Educational Leadership Award 2010
- 100 Black Men of Alton, Man of the Year 2008
- Region 5 Coach of the Year 2001
- Superintendent’s Award for Coaching 1998
- South Carolina 4-A State Basketball Champions
In the News
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Spells Inspires at Meet and Greet
As appearing in the North State Journal on March 13, 2024.
Spells Inspires at Meet and Greet - North State Journal - 3-13-2024.pdf 486.76 KB (Last Modified on March 15, 2024)
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Marsha Carroll
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
mcarroll@hcs.k12.nc.us
1-910-875-4106 ext 225