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A Message from our Principal

 

I am so grateful to Dr. Matt Stover and the Catawba County School Board for entrusting me to serve the Bunker Hill High School community. I consider it an absolute honor and a privilege to join you all as a partner in education and a champion of our students at BHHS. Each member of our school community is important, valuable, and crucial to our success as a school. The tradition of excellence that has been established at Bunker Hill High School will only be entrusted to the professional, the kind, the selfless, those who are willing to serve, and to those that always act with integrity! We may not be responsible for the circumstances that we encounter but we will always be responsible for how we respond. Join us in being champions for our students, and carrying the banner for BHHS! #RISEUP

 

 

Meet our Administrative Team

  • Principal

     

    A portrait of Principal Preston Clarke with a school logo featuring a bear.

     

    Preston Clarke

    Principal,

    Bunker Hill High School

    Email:

    preston_clarke@catawbaschools.net

     

    Meet Preston Clarke, Principal

    I joined the CCS team on June 14, 2021. 

    Experience

    I began my teaching career as an AVID elective teacher at Maiden High School in August of 2006, where I taught for three years until July of 2009. From August 2009 until September 2011, I taught Social Studies at Watauga High School which is in Boone, NC. In September 2011, I transitioned to an Assistant Principal role at Watauga High School. I was named the Principal of Valle Crucis School located in Sugar Grove, NC prior to the 2014-2015 school year and remained in that position until July of 2019 when I was named Principal of Lincolnton High School. After spending two years at Lincolnton High School, I was fortunate enough to join the Catawba County School system as Principal of Bunker Hill High School on June 14, 2021.  

    Education

    B.S in History Secondary Education and Health Education K-12 - Appalachian State University 2006

    M.A in School Administration - Western Carolina University 2014

    Doctoral Candidate - East Tennessee State University 2021

    Why I became an Educator

    I became an educator because public education has played a tremendous role in my life. I wanted the opportunity to pay it forward and have a positive impact on students the same way that many educators had an impact on me and my life. 

    Favorite place in Catawba County

    My favorite place in Catawba County is Bunker Hill High School because it has become my home. 

    Favorite activities

    Watching Sports, attending sporting events, hanging out with family/friends, reading, and working out. 

    Something unique about you

    I love to BBQ

    Why do you want to be a part of this community 

    The Bunker Hill High School community is tight knit, compassionate, and inclusive. I consider it a privilege to be apart of this community and be the Principal at BHHS. 

     

  • A woman with blonde hair and glasses smiles in front of a school logo.

    Holly Holleran

    Assistant Principal

    mailto:

    holly_holleran@catawbaschools.net

     

    Meet Holly Holleran, Assistant Principal

    Joined Team CCS - March 2022

    Experience
    In 2008, I joined Teach For America and began my career in education.  During my years of teaching at the elementary level, I decided I wanted to make a broader impact.  I served as a curriculum and instructional specialist at the campus and district level.  Shortly thereafter, I became an Assistant Principal at a PK-8 Magnet School.  After serving in that role for four years, I transitioned to a large comprehensive high school as an Assistant Principal where I spent the previous 6 years.  In March 2022, I joined the family at Bunker Hill High School as the Dean of Students.  I am extremely excited to continue to be a part of this community. 

    Education 

    Bachelor in Arts (Social Work), Siena College, Albany, NY

    Master in Business & Education Administration, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

    Why I Became an Educator 
    My third grade teacher inspired me to be a teacher.  She was my all-time favorite teacher!  She was fun, engaging and she cared about each of her students.  I aspire to be her every day.

    Favorite Place in Catawba County
    Any Bunker Hill event!  I love watching our students participate and perform in a setting that allows them to explore their interests and talents.

    Favorite Activities

    My favorite activity is spending time with my family.  We love hiking and camping and our occasional trip to the beach.  I also love working out and inspiring others to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.  

    Something Unique About Me

    I was an avid Crossfitter for 8 years.  

     

    It didn't take long for me to realize that we have the most amazing and compassionate students, staff and community at Bunker Hill.  I love that the Bunker Hill community is a deeply rooted community built on tradition and culture with a focus on academic excellence and support from our community.  I am honored to be a part of the Bunker Hill family.

Meet our Office Staff

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    Anita Loftin

     

    This is my 13th year with CCS and they've all been at BHHS.   I enjoy working here because of the family atmosphere.  We have quite a few Alumni, including myself that work here and take pride in our school and it's success.  

  • Elizabeth Sigmon

    Email:

    elizabetha_sigmon@catawbaschools.net

  • Aubrey Tamrakar  

     

    Email:

    aubrey_tamrakar@catawbaschools.net

     

    A family of five smiles for the camera outdoors, with a flag in the background.

  • A woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a shirt that says 'Oh what fun'.

     

    Tiffany Elder

    mailto:tiffany_elder@catawbaschools.net

     

    I have been with Bunker Hill since 2017.  I love seeing and talking to the kids.  I enjoy working with my Bear family.