Avery is starting his fourth year teaching here at Erwin High School. He is a proud graduate of Erwin High and Western Carolina University. He is a CTE teacher and the assistant girls basketball coach. In his free time, Avery enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing sports, and watching the NC State Wolfpack. Avery got into teaching because he wanted to make an impact on children's lives, much like many teachers did for him. Avery is also the CTE rep for SIT team and a peer mentor for Sources of Strength.
Avery pictured with his lovely wife, Shelli at Carter-Finley stadium in 2021 when NC State scored 2 touchdowns in the last 26 seconds to beat UNC 34-30.