Welcome

'It is our dream that students will ...experience their classrooms as invigorating, even inspiring environments - places they look forward to going to and places they hate to leave. It is our dream that they will come to know themselves as masters of various crafts...It is our dreams that ...they will come to love the process of learning itself... by making it their own.' Paideia Schools

Judy Gaghan
Email: judygaghan@iss.k12.nc.us

School Mission

The mission of Lake Norman Elementary School is to nurture all students in a safe, caring learning environment.  We will provide rigorous academic challenges and equip students with the necessary skills to become successful citizens.  This will happen through collaboration and communication between home, school, and community.
About Me

PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIES:
Assistant Principal, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC
Elementary School Assistant Principal and Instructional Facilitator, Iredell-Statesville, Statesville, NC
Middle School Principal, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC
District 6-12 Lead Teacher Coach/Facilitator, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC
Assistant Principal, Northwest Cabarrus Middle, Concord, NC
Elementary Educator, Dance and Physical Education, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC (1987-1998) 
Middle School Educator, Enrichment and PE, Benvenue Middle, Rocky Mount, NC
 
CERTIFICATION
Master of Education-Administration
Master of Education-Curriculum and Supervision
Language Arts K-12
English 9-12
Biology 9-12
Science K-12
Theater Arts K-12
Dance Education K-12
Physical Education K-12
Social Studies K-12
Mentor
 
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
National Education Association and North Carolina Association of Educators Member, 1980-Present
Principal Executive Program Graduate of the Leadership Program for Assistant Principals 2004
Mooresville-South-Iredell Chamber of Commerce Leadership, 2004
Iredell-Statesville School Assistant Principal of the Year Finalist, 2002
Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, 1993-1998
Southern District and North Carolina Dance Educator of the Year, 1992-1993
Iredell-Statesville Schools Terry Sanford Award Winner, 1992-1993