monicasawyer@johnston.k12.nc.us
I am thrilled to be a Raven and to have the opportunity to serve the Riverwood community! I am a graduate of NC State University (GO PACK!) earning my BA in Business/Marketing Education in 1999 and Gardner-Webb University with a MS in Executive Leadership Studies in 2015. Prior to starting my teaching career, I served as the Assistant Director of Sports Marketing in the NC State Athletic Department for five years. I began teaching Business/Marketing classes in 2004 at Wakefield High School in Raleigh. While at Wakefield, I served as CTE Department Chair, Varsity Cheerleading coach, Senior Class and Student Government Advisor, and DECA Advisor. I was honored to be selected as WHS Teacher of the Year and was a semi-finalist for WCPSS Teacher of the Year in 2012-2013. In 2015, I moved to an Assistant Principal role, serving at both Enloe Magnet High School and South Garner High School. I was the 2020-2021 WCPSS Assistant Principal of the Year.
A native of Johnston County, I currently live in Clayton with my pandemic puppy, a miniature dachshund named Oakley. I love the beach, cheering on the Wolfpack, and going to concerts in my spare time. I strive to make an impact on every student, each day. They are my "why" and I am excited to work with the staff and students at Riverwood Middle, where the focus will be high academic student success while fostering a collaborative culture with all stakeholders.
