Degrees & Certificates
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Arts in Education
Years of Experience
10 years in education including 1 year at Hopewell High School
Over 25 years in industry
Total Experience of 35 years
Ms. McMannen joins Hopewell High School with a rich blend of business acumen and educational prowess, marking her first year at our institution amidst a decade-long career in education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business, a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Master of Arts in Education, all from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Ms. McMannen's extensive experience in the business sector includes being an Insurance Broker/Owner for 7 years, as well as top leadership roles in Financial Center Management, Mortgage, Business Banking, and Industrial Sales. Her transition into education was highlighted by earning Teacher of the Year honors at Nathaniel Alexander Elementary in her third year of teaching.
Her personal philosophy, "Treat others the way that THEY want to be treated," guides both her professional interactions and her approach to education, emphasizing respect and empathy in her relationships.
Outside of her professional life, Ms. McMannen enjoys thrifting, playing foosball, basketball, volunteering, and hiking. Her active lifestyle is a testament to her dynamic personality and her commitment to community involvement.