debra hadley
I came to my current position in a round-about way. I am an English major with a master of arts in Reading. I was hired at WCHS to teach English. I taught mostly World Literature. I do love books, but my real passion is food. I worked in food service in my younger days, and I worked as a Food Editor for a daily newspaper and a free-lance food writer for years. I took a job teaching culinary courses at West in 2008, and I never looked back.
It is the work I am meant to be doing in the best place to do it.
Go Warriors.
Contact Information
Contact me by email, dhadley@caldwellschools.com or by Parent Square.
The best time to contact me is 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during my third period planning.
Email: dhadley@caldwellschools.com
Phone Number:
828-758-5583 ext. 390206
Fall 2025 Schedule
1st Period - Foods 1
2nd Period - Foods 2
3rd Period - Planning
4th Period - Foods 2
Spring 2025 Schedule
1st Period - Foods 2
2nd Period - Foods 1
3rd Period - Planning
4th Period - Foods 1
Our Learning Management System (LMS)
In my class, we use Canvas. Log into your school email. Click on the nine squares and scroll all the way down to the Canvas icon.