Brandon Smith ~ Headmaster

Mr. Smith serves as the Headmaster of East Wake Academy. This is a dual role as superintendent of the LEA and Principal of our K-12 school. The superintendent provides the administrative leadership to all school personnel in carrying out the goals and objectives of the board of education. The principal supervises recruits and evaluates all school personnel. He serves as chief administrator of the school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Headmaster will direct the capital campaign funding programs, develop community partnerships and promote grant development.
Mr. Smith will serve the Director of Smart Schools Program to foster student, staff and school success. Mr. Smith also serves as the K-4 administrator in charge of student success, attendance, discipline and co-curricular activities.

Darrell Johnson ~ Executive Director For Student Services

Darrell Johnson serves as Assistant Headmaster for East Wake Academy. He serves as Director of the Senior Academy, Admissions, and School Safety. As Director of the Senior Academy he is in charge of student success, attendance, student discipline and co curricular activities for grades 9-12. In addition he will develop the high school master schedule and coordinate the student schedules for grades 9-12. He will monitor graduation requirements and develop programs that produce young people equipped to embrace the challenges of their future. The Director will supervise all Senior Academy personnel. The Director will also supervise and monitor the admissions policies and direct admissions procedures including the lottery. In addition he will monitor family compliance with the EWA contract. 

Gayenell Gull ~ Executive Director For Curriculum and Instruction

 Gayenell Gull serves as Assistant Headmaster for East Wake Academy. She serves as Director of the Middle School Academy, Curriculum & Instruction and teacher Accountability. As Director of the Middles School Academy she is in charge of student success, attendance, student discipline and co-curricular activities for grades 5-8. In addition she will develop the middle school master schedule and coordinate the student schedules for grades 5-8. The Director supervises all Middle School Academy personnel. As Director of Curriculum and Instruction she will coordinate all staff development activities and programs. Ms Gull will coordinate our efforts to improve instruction and student performance. She will take charge of the Mentor program, Initially Licensed Teachers, teacher certification and renewal. In addition she will work with teachers and administration to align our curriculum K-12. She will coordinate the selection of textbooks and instructional materials with the Curriculum Specialists.
 

Paul Davis ~ Executive Director For Auxiliary Services

 Paul Davis serves as Executive Director for Auxiliary Services for East Wake Academy. He will serve as Assistant Headmaster for the K-4 Academy. He serves as the Director for Testing and Accountability, Athletics, Technology Development and Facility Management. The testing coordinator schedules NCDPI tests, attends regional training sessions, conducts teacher and proctor training sessions, organizes proctors for testing sessions and ensures the school is in compliance with DPI regulations for state testing policies. In addition Mr. Davis will monitor and coordinate compliance and completion of all state and federal reports.

Mr. Davis will supervise all athletic programs budgets and schedules. In addition he will develop a technology plan with the administrative team and technology director for the campus. Mr. Davis will also coordinate the operation of the EWA facility and supervise special events and programs.

Lynn Bradley ~ School Business Officer/Executive Administrator

 Lynn Bradley serves as the School Business Officer and Executive Administrator for our LEA supporting the Headmaster, Board of Directors and East Wake First Charter. The School Business officer supervises all contracts, school finances and budgets and maintains compliance with all regulations for the LEA. She is responsible for compliance to all state and federal laws regarding finances, bank loans, charter school law and personnel law. In addition Ms Bradley serves as the budget manger supervising reimbursements, purchasing documents, check requests and deposits.
The Executive Administrator is also the human resources specialist, coordinating employee benefits (insurance, retirement, payroll and employment agreements). She provides staff with policies, procedures; reviews and refers policy variations. In addition she responsible for maintaining all records for the East Wake First Charter Educational Foundation. The Foundation will develop private and corporate partnerships to support the educational mission of East Wake Academy.