Moore County's Academics and Student Support Services page

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 her role as the Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Student Support Services at Moore County Schools in March 2023. Her entire educational career has been rooted in North Carolina.

Before joining Moore County Schools, Mrs. Synan had an extensive career with Scotland County Schools, where she served in various capacities including teacher, principal, Director of Student Support Services, and Chief Academic Officer. Additionally, she has experience as a teacher and assistant principal with Randolph County Schools.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Mrs. Synan was honored as the 2012 Wells Fargo District Principal of the Year and served as the President of the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association (NCPAPA) for Region 4 from 2011 to 2014.

Mrs. Synan earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Elmira College, her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from High Point University, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision from East Carolina University.