☆☆☆ A familiar face that you may recognize from her time being a substitute teacher is Amy Gosker. We would like to officially welcome her to the Catawba Springs family. She will be joining our front office as our Data Manager.
A message from Mrs. Gosker:
“Hi! My name is Amy Gosker, and I’m so excited to be joining the Colts Family. Originally from New York, I’ve been proud to call North Carolina home since 2016. I’m a mom of four, a dedicated runner, and a passionate swimmer. I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and can’t wait to get started!”
A message from Mrs. Gosker:
“Hi! My name is Amy Gosker, and I’m so excited to be joining the Colts Family. Originally from New York, I’ve been proud to call North Carolina home since 2016. I’m a mom of four, a dedicated runner, and a passionate swimmer. I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and can’t wait to get started!”
☆☆☆ We would like to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Emily Westbrook, to the Catawba Springs family.
A message from Mrs. Westbrook:
“Hello! My name is Emily Westbrook, and I am thrilled to step into the role of Assistant Principal at Catawba Springs Elementary! Originally from Georgia, I’ve called North Carolina home for over a decade. I enjoy both live theater and baseball! Even more when my kids are involved in either one!
My greatest joy comes from my family—my husband Josh, our daughter Ellie (10), and our son Andy (7)—they are truly the heart of my world and my biggest supporters.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, a Master’s in Special Education, and most recently earned my Educational Administration Master’s Certificate from UNC Charlotte. My professional experience includes teaching elementary music and special education, and I’m eager to bring that background into this new leadership role.
I’m incredibly excited to join the Colt Team and can’t wait to connect with the students, staff, and families of Catawba Springs Elementary!”
A message from Mrs. Westbrook:
“Hello! My name is Emily Westbrook, and I am thrilled to step into the role of Assistant Principal at Catawba Springs Elementary! Originally from Georgia, I’ve called North Carolina home for over a decade. I enjoy both live theater and baseball! Even more when my kids are involved in either one!
My greatest joy comes from my family—my husband Josh, our daughter Ellie (10), and our son Andy (7)—they are truly the heart of my world and my biggest supporters.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, a Master’s in Special Education, and most recently earned my Educational Administration Master’s Certificate from UNC Charlotte. My professional experience includes teaching elementary music and special education, and I’m eager to bring that background into this new leadership role.
I’m incredibly excited to join the Colt Team and can’t wait to connect with the students, staff, and families of Catawba Springs Elementary!”
☆☆☆ Our next new staff member that we would like to welcome to Catawba Springs is Lucrezia Presta. She will be joining our 3rd grade team.
A message from Mrs. Presta:
“I am thrilled to be joining the Catawba Springs family! I began my teaching career in Brooklyn, New York, where I taught for nine years before relocating to North Carolina with my family. For the past 14 years, I have been teaching in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Over the course of my 23-year career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with students in first and third through fifth grades, as well as serve as a teacher coach.
I currently live in Denver with my husband, Peter, and our daughter, Melody, who will be a senior at East this year. In my spare time, I enjoy watching reruns of my favorite TV shows, working on word puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.
I’m so excited to begin this new chapter at Catawba Springs!”
A message from Mrs. Presta:
“I am thrilled to be joining the Catawba Springs family! I began my teaching career in Brooklyn, New York, where I taught for nine years before relocating to North Carolina with my family. For the past 14 years, I have been teaching in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Over the course of my 23-year career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with students in first and third through fifth grades, as well as serve as a teacher coach.
I currently live in Denver with my husband, Peter, and our daughter, Melody, who will be a senior at East this year. In my spare time, I enjoy watching reruns of my favorite TV shows, working on word puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.
I’m so excited to begin this new chapter at Catawba Springs!”
☆☆☆ Another new staff member that we would like to welcome to Catawba Springs is Melissa Rigley. She will be joining our 3rd-grade team.
A message from Mrs. Rigley:
“My name is Melissa Rigley, and I am so excited to be teaching third grade at Catawba Springs! I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Special Education: General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6. At my previous school, I taught third grade for seven years and served as the math facilitator for one year. I live in Denver with my husband, Drew, and our two boys, Ryder and Rhett. We love spending time together and being outside! I am looking forward to an amazing year, and I am so blessed to be a part of the Catawba Springs family!”
A message from Mrs. Rigley:
“My name is Melissa Rigley, and I am so excited to be teaching third grade at Catawba Springs! I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Special Education: General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6. At my previous school, I taught third grade for seven years and served as the math facilitator for one year. I live in Denver with my husband, Drew, and our two boys, Ryder and Rhett. We love spending time together and being outside! I am looking forward to an amazing year, and I am so blessed to be a part of the Catawba Springs family!”
☆☆☆ Although you may recognize this staff member from the end of last school year, we would like to officially welcome her to the Catawba Springs family. This is Courtney Jones, our School Based Therapist with Kinterga Health.
A message from Mrs. Jones:
“I’m Courtney Jones, the School Behaviorist here at Catawba Springs Elementary. Originally from Elizabethtown, NC, I’ve called Charlotte home for the past 20 years. With several years of experience supporting children and families in meeting their social and emotional needs, I’ve found my passion truly lies in the school setting. I joined the Catawba Springs family at the end of last school year and have enjoyed my time here thus far.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, cooking, and catching up on the many series I watch.
I’m excited to continue this journey and look forward to the amazing school year ahead!”
A message from Mrs. Jones:
“I’m Courtney Jones, the School Behaviorist here at Catawba Springs Elementary. Originally from Elizabethtown, NC, I’ve called Charlotte home for the past 20 years. With several years of experience supporting children and families in meeting their social and emotional needs, I’ve found my passion truly lies in the school setting. I joined the Catawba Springs family at the end of last school year and have enjoyed my time here thus far.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, cooking, and catching up on the many series I watch.
I’m excited to continue this journey and look forward to the amazing school year ahead!”
Teacher Placement Information
☆☆☆ Another new staff member that we would like to welcome to Catawba Springs is Marvin Forney. He will be joining us as our Head Custodian.
A message from Mr. Forney:
“I am thrilled to join the Catawba Springs family. I graduated from East Lincoln and currently reside in Iron Station with my wife. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy watching NC State and the Atlanta Braves. I’m a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.”
A message from Mr. Forney:
“I am thrilled to join the Catawba Springs family. I graduated from East Lincoln and currently reside in Iron Station with my wife. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy watching NC State and the Atlanta Braves. I’m a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.”
☆☆ ☆ Our next new staff member that we would like to welcome to Catawba Springs is Kassidy Rhodes. She will be joining our 5th-grade team.
A message from Ms. Rhodes:
“Hi! I’m Kassidy Rhodes! I am going into my 7th year of teaching. I have taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I’m excited to dive into 5th grade. I attended Catawba Springs as a child, and I have always wanted to return as a teacher. I am so excited to have that dream become a reality this year. I have a one-year-old son named Kashton. I have two older sisters (who also attended CSES), three nieces, and one nephew. We have a deep love for Lincoln County, especially the East Zone (Go Mustangs!). I am thrilled to join the Colts family and can’t wait to get this year started.”
A message from Ms. Rhodes:
“Hi! I’m Kassidy Rhodes! I am going into my 7th year of teaching. I have taught 3rd and 4th grade, and I’m excited to dive into 5th grade. I attended Catawba Springs as a child, and I have always wanted to return as a teacher. I am so excited to have that dream become a reality this year. I have a one-year-old son named Kashton. I have two older sisters (who also attended CSES), three nieces, and one nephew. We have a deep love for Lincoln County, especially the East Zone (Go Mustangs!). I am thrilled to join the Colts family and can’t wait to get this year started.”
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☆☆ ☆ Our first new staff member that we would like to welcome to Catawba Springs is Heather Beard. She will be joining us as a guidance counselor and working closely with Mrs. Davis.
A message from Mrs. Beard:
“I am beyond grateful and so blessed for the opportunity to join the Catawba Springs team! I have been with Lincoln County Schools for 29 years, I started as a high school science teacher and then transitioned into counseling. I received my BS in Biology from Salem College and my Masters in Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Currently, I live in Maiden with my husband, Mark, and our two cats, Charlotte Rose and Bob. Our daughter Autumn will be a junior at Brown University this year. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time with my family and friends!! I can't wait to support and serve the students and staff of Catawba Springs!”
A message from Mrs. Beard:
“I am beyond grateful and so blessed for the opportunity to join the Catawba Springs team! I have been with Lincoln County Schools for 29 years, I started as a high school science teacher and then transitioned into counseling. I received my BS in Biology from Salem College and my Masters in Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Currently, I live in Maiden with my husband, Mark, and our two cats, Charlotte Rose and Bob. Our daughter Autumn will be a junior at Brown University this year. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time with my family and friends!! I can't wait to support and serve the students and staff of Catawba Springs!”
Hello Catawba Springs Elementary Families,
We hope you all have had a great summer. We are eagerly getting our building ready for your child(ren) to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Below you will find some important information regarding the start of our school year.
→ Open house for 1st grade through 5th grade will be on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This is a drop-in event.
→EXCITING NEWS!!!!! You will know your child’s teacher by July 25th. You will receive a call and an email from Mrs. Ashford.
→You can find the supply lists for each grade by visiting the following link:
https://www.lcsnc.org/o/cses/documents/back-to-school/supply-lists/681552
We will have several new faces in the building this school year. You will start to meet them via Facebook. Check out our new postings each day to get information and meet the staff.
We hope you all have had a great summer. We are eagerly getting our building ready for your child(ren) to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Below you will find some important information regarding the start of our school year.
→ Open house for 1st grade through 5th grade will be on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This is a drop-in event.
→EXCITING NEWS!!!!! You will know your child’s teacher by July 25th. You will receive a call and an email from Mrs. Ashford.
→You can find the supply lists for each grade by visiting the following link:
https://www.lcsnc.org/o/cses/documents/back-to-school/supply-lists/681552
We will have several new faces in the building this school year. You will start to meet them via Facebook. Check out our new postings each day to get information and meet the staff.
Here is the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year
Hello Catawba Springs Elementary Families,
We hope you all have had a great summer. We are eagerly preparing our building so it is ready for your child(ren) to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. You will find some important information regarding the start of the school year below.
→Open house for Kindergarten will be on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 9:00 am.
→EXCITING NEWS!!!!! You will know your child’s teacher by July 25th. You will receive a call and an email from Mrs. Ashford.
→You can find the supply lists for each grade by visiting the following link:
https://www.lcsnc.org/o/cses/documents/back-to-school/supply-lists/681552
We will have several new faces in the building this school year. You will start to meet them via Facebook. Check out the postings each day to get information and meet the new staff.
We hope you all have had a great summer. We are eagerly preparing our building so it is ready for your child(ren) to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. You will find some important information regarding the start of the school year below.
→Open house for Kindergarten will be on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 9:00 am.
→EXCITING NEWS!!!!! You will know your child’s teacher by July 25th. You will receive a call and an email from Mrs. Ashford.
→You can find the supply lists for each grade by visiting the following link:
https://www.lcsnc.org/o/cses/documents/back-to-school/supply-lists/681552
We will have several new faces in the building this school year. You will start to meet them via Facebook. Check out the postings each day to get information and meet the new staff.
We are so thankful to the Duke employees for volunteering to help make Catawba Springs beautiful!
Our CS Chorus performed this week and did a great job. Thank you Mrs. Keisler for all your hard work.
3-5 fun day part 2
3-5 fun day part 1
K-2 fun day part 2
K-2 fun day part 1
Friday our kindergarten students had the Letterland parade.
