Dr. Paula Coates
Deputy Superintendent
paulacoates@johnston.k12.nc.us
919-934-4361 ext 4001

Dr. Paula Coates served as the Executive Director of Federal Programs prior to being named Deputy Superintendent.  In addition, Dr, Coates held positions as principal of West Johnston High School, Archer Lodge Middle School (opened the school), and Corinth-Holders School.  She also taught mathematics in middle school, high school, and at Johnston Community College.  Dr. Coates earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education and a Masters degree in Education from North Carolina State University; a Master of School Administration from East Carolina University through the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program; and a Doctor of Education degree from Fayetteville State University.  She is  licensed in 6-12 Mathematics, K-12 Superintendent, and as a Curriculum Specialist.

Suzanne Mitchell
Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability Officer
suzannemitchell@johnston.k12.nc.us
919-934-4361 ext 4091

Suzanne Mitchell served as Administrative Officer before being named Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability Officer. Mrs. Mitchell was principal of Selma Elementary and in 2015 was named JCPS Principal of the Year. She taught high school English at Southern Wayne High School and Smithfield Selma High School as well as serving as a reading specialist, curriculum coach, and assistant principal at Selma Elementary.  Mrs. Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Lenoir Rhyne University, Master of School Administration from East Carolina University through the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program, and Education Specialist degree from East Carolina. She is  licensed in 9-12 English, K-5 Elementary, K-12 Reading, K-12 Superintendent, and is a certified curriculum specialist and dual language administrator.