Mr. Witsell, close up wearing a baseball cap given the camera a smoldering look.


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My Name is Donald Witsell. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia. I have a BA in geography with a minor in history from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia and an MEd. from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. I achieved National Board teacher certification in 2006 and renewed my certification in 2016.

I began my teaching career in 1994 at Cass High School in Bartow County, Georgia. I moved to western North Carolina in 2002. I taught at East Henderson High School in Henderson County from 2002-2008. I have been at Enka High School since 2008.

I live in the twin cities of Enka - Candler with my wife, Erica, our son, Clayton, our twin daughters, Adella and Sylvia, and our cat, two dogs, and guinea pig. I am an avid runner and bicyclist and enjoy photography, reading, chess and playing guitar.

Mr. Witsell with his wife and three children looking happy on the top of a mountain in Colorado.