Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Matthews
EXPERIENCE
I will be entering my 26th year of education during the 2025-2026 school year. I started my career with Harnett County in July 2000. Since beginning my teaching career, I have taught kinder/first combo class, second, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I look forward to each upcoming school year meeting and building relationships with my students and their family.
ABOUT ME
I am originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I arrived in North Carolina by way of the military. I met my husband while serving in the Air Force. We have two daughters, a son, and seven grandsons.
I love being an educator and helping students reach their full potential. I have high expectations and establish principles that demand excellence and build a solid foundation for lifelong learning. An important part of my professional mission is to be a positive role model for my students and coworkers.
I coach, I don't enable. I create independence, one individual at a time.
Phone: (919) 499-4811
Email: cmatthews@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees & Certifications:
Bachelors of Science Elementary Education,Fayetteville State University
Masters of Art Instructional Technology, East Carolina University
Masters of Art Leadership in Educational Administration, Capella University
Reading K-12 Certification
2025-2026 Supply List
1 – 3-Ring Binders (1” and 1 ½”)
1 – Package of 3-Ring Binder Dividers
5 – Wide Ruled Composition Books
1 – Personal Headphones (VERY important to have)
1 – 2 Pocket folder with bottom pockets (no prongs)
2- Packs of Wide ruled notebook paper
1 – Pack of highlighters
1 – Water Bottle (leakproof)
1 – 12 count Elmer’s All Purpose School Sticks
1 – Elmer’s Liquid School Glue
1 – Pack of 12 Colored Pencil or 24 Box of Crayons
2 – Packages of Expo Dry-erase Markers ( 1 fat / 1 skinny )
2 – Packs of #2 Pencils & Eraser Tops
2 – Boxes of Kleenex
1 – Package of Clorox Wipes/Lysol Wipes
1 - Roll of Paper Towels
1 - Pack of Index Cards
Wish List:
*Post-It Notes. * Crayons.
* Index Cards *Dry Erase Markers