Administration

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Jason Cole

School Director

Mr. Cole comes to Cherokee Charter Academy with nearly 30 years of charter school experience in both North and South Carolina. Most recently, he has served as School Director at Cogito Academy in Lancaster County, part of the Tutelage network. He brings deep knowledge of our curriculum and model, uses data thoughtfully to support student growth, and is a steady and positive leader.

Prior to his leadership position at Cogito Academy, Jason served in senior leadership roles at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro, North Carolina, including Executive Director and Principal, where he led a K–12 school serving more than 1,200 students. Under his leadership, the school consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in both North Carolina and nationally. He began his career as a high school science teacher and coach and brings a deep respect for the work happening in classrooms every day.

Mr. Cole also served on the school’s founding planning committee and has been connected to CCA since before its doors first opened. He understands our mission, our model, and our community, and he is deeply committed to building on the strong foundation already in place.

Ricky Greene

Ricky Greene

MS/HS Principal

After working here at Cherokee Charter Academy as a physical education teacher for two years, Mr. Greene was named the principal for grades 6 to 11.

Mr. Greene has over 30 years of experience in the field of education. He has taught both special education and physical education. He has over 14 years of administrative experience at the middle school level.

Mr. Greene is a family man and a veteran. He is married to Rhonda, who is also a teacher, and they have two sons, Michael and Carter. Mr. Greene is an active deacon at Double Springs Baptist Church. He enjoys the outdoors, including hunting and fishing.

We are grateful for his leadership at CCA!

Lindsay Walker

Dr. Lindsay Walker

Elementary Principal

Dr. Lindsay Harmon Walker is a passionate and committed education professional. Her experience as a teacher, Title I Coordinator, instructional coach, and school administrator has been centered around improving the quality and culture of education for all children. Dr. Walker joined Cherokee Charter Academy in September of 2022 as Elementary Principal and leads a “whole child” approach at CCA. 

Walker’s 16-year career has focused on serving children of all ages. Prior to joining Cherokee Charter Academy, Dr. ​Walker served as Middle School Principal for Rutherford County Schools in North Carolina. She has demonstrated an unrelenting dedication to cultivating the conditions in which children can maximize their limitless potential in school and in life.

Dr. Walker was recognized as Teacher of the Year at James Love Elementary School and was a finalist for Cleveland County Schools Teacher of the Year while teaching 3rd grade in 2010. In 2021, she completed the North Carolina Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals from all regions of the state who have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement. 

Some fun facts about Dr. Walker:

  • Has an English Bulldog and two cats

  • Married to her high school sweetheart, Steele Walker 

  • Earned a BA in Elementary Education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University

  • Resides in Ellenboro, North Carolina

  • Loves her 40-minute commute to CCA so she can listen to music, reflect on the day, and enjoy the beauty of Cherokee County

  • Passionate about literacy 

  • Always dreamed of being a teacher and played school with her dolls as a child 

  • Loves Disney and has visited Disney 11 times