Moore County's Academics and Student Support Services page

Academics and Student Support Services


Dr. Mike Metcalf
Deputy Superintendent


Gina Kelly
Administrative Assistant for Academics
and Student Support Services


Jamie Synan
Assistant Superintendent for Academics
and Student Support Services

Dr. Mike Metcalf, Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Metcalf has been with Moore County Schools since 2002, first serving as a principal at Southern Middle School and Pinckney Academy High School, then as Director of Planning, Accountability and Research, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Executive Officer for Academics and Student Support Services and is now the Chief Officer for Academics and Student Support Services. In his last role, Metcalf was responsible for the recruitment, screening, training and evaluation of instructional personnel; and collaborated with the Chief Officer of Academics and Student Services, the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Support Services, the Director of Planning, Accountability and Research, and the Director of Federal Programs, Equity Compliance and School Improvement, to support the creation, implementation and evaluation of individual school improvement plans. In addition, he serves as an adjunct professor at Wingate University.

Prior to joining Moore County Schools, Metcalf served as a principal at Cairo-Durham Middle and High School in Cairo, N.Y., and as a teacher and assistant principal for Charleston County School System in South Carolina.

Metcalf is active in the community, having served on the boards of the United Way of Moore County and Moore County Communities in Schools, and is a member of the Sandhills Rotary Club.

Metcalf holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Gettysburg College, and masters' degrees in teaching and education administration from The College of Charleston and The Citadel, respectively. He also holds a doctorate of education from Fayetteville State University.

Jamie Synan, Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Student Support Services

Mrs. Synan began serving Moore County Schools as the Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Student Support Services in March 2023. Mrs. Synan's entire education career has been spent in North Carolina.

Prior to joining Moore County Schools she served Scotland County Schools as a teacher, principal, Student Support Services Director and Chief Academic Officer. She was also a teacher and served as an assistant principal for Randolph County Schools.

Mrs. Synan holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Elmira College, a masters degree in Educational Leadership from High Point University and an Educational Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision.

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