Scott Broome, Principal
Scott Broome serves as the founding principal of Rocky River Elementary. A native Charlottean, Broome has spent his entire professional career wtih Union County Public Schools. Most recently, he served as the principal of Western Union Elementary School. He has also been an assistant principal and classroom teacher.
Mr. Broome has held the following postions with Union County Public Schools:
- January, 2007 to the present, Principal, Rocky River Elementary School
- July, 2004 through December, 2006, Principal, Western Union Elementary School
- July, 2002 through June, 2004, Assistant Principal, Marvin Elementary School
- July, 2001 through June, 2002, Assistant Principal, Weddington Elementary School
- August, 2000 through June, 2001, Administrative Intern, Unionville Elementary School
- August, 1997 through June, 2000, Fourth Grade Teacher, Western Union Elementary School
- July, 1993 through June, 1997, Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade Teacher, Benton Heights Elementary
- June, 1992, Third Grade Summer School Teacher
- June, 1991, Third Grade Summer School Teacher
- August, 1990 through June, 1993, Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher, Walter Bickett Elementary
While a classroom teacher, Mr. Broome served as a 'Model Teacher' in the areas of reading, writing and math. Mr. Broome's classroom served as a learning lab for area teachers. In 1992, he was selected as Teacher of the Year.
Mr. Broome considers himself a life-long learner and seeks every opportunity to expand his professional knowledge. His educational experiences include affiliations with the following universities:
- 2006 through present, Educational Doctoral Student, UNC Charlotte
- 2006 through present, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University
- 2005, Leadership Program for New Principals, UNC Chapel Hill
- 2003, Leadership Program for Assistant Principals, UNC Chapel Hill
- 2001, Dual Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and School Administration, UNC Charlotte
- 1990, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Minor in English/Language Arts, UNC Wilmington
Likewise, Mr. Broome has received additional training as noted below:
- Classroom Walkthroughs
- Comprehensive-Balanced Literacy Model (inclusive of reading and writing)
- Professional Learning Communities
- Facilitative Leadership
- Brain-based Learning
- School Safety
- Framework for Understanding Poverty
- Thinking Maps
- Boys in Crisis
- Technology
Mr. Broome frequently serves as a workshop presenter for various educational topics and serves as either chaiperson or committee member for Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) school accreditation teams.
Mr. Broome and his wife Teresa live in Charlotte. Teresa is a Literacy Facilitator at Walter Bickett Elementary School. They have one daughter, Katie, who attends The University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Ashley Hurley, Assitant Principal and Special Needs Administrator
Mrs. Ashley Hurley was born in Charlotte and raised in Union County. She has two boys, Jacob and Adam, ages 9 and 6. She enjoys running, cooking, football, baseball, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Hurley is excited about running with the rest of the Rocky River Roadrunners as they race toward success!
Please click on the following links to review Mrs. Hurley's resume.
Professional Experience and Professional Development
Jamie Benfield, Assistant Principal and Title I Coordinator
Mrs. Benfield is proud to work with Union County Public Schools, and formerly worked in Cabarrus County School District. Most recently, she completed the Master of School Administration program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Mrs. Benfield shares with us the following experiences:
•2008 to the present, Assistant Principal, Rocky River Elementary School
•2005 to 2008, High School English Teacher, Grades 9 - 12, Varsity Volleyball Coach, Porter Ridge High School
•2003 to 2005, High School English Teacher, Grades 9 - 12, Volleyball and Softball Coach, Northwest Cabarrus High School
Mrs. Benfield played volleyball for Appalachian State University and has coached for 11 years with Carolina Juniors Volleyball and the public school system. In 2007 she was named Union County Coach of the Year. She is currently a Doctoral Student at Wingate University studying Educational Leadership. Mrs. Benfield and her husband, Michael, live in the Charlotte area. They have one daughter, Michaela, who is 3 years old.