At Communities in Schools of Thomasville, our dedicated team is fueled by a shared passion to serve and empower students, guiding them towards a brighter future by providing the support and resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and beyond.
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Rosemary Williams
Student Support Specialist
LuzAngela Shoffner
Program Director
Hunter Thrift
Executive Director
thomasville primary school
main office
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motivated
One Word About Me
popcorn
Favorite Snack
STARTED 2024
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I'm passionate about serving Communities In Schools because I've seen how education and community support can change students' lives. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the positive impact these can have on shaping futures. Now, I want to help today's students learn and grow, both in their studies and personally. I believe every student should have a supportive environment where they feel valued and empowered. By working with schools, I hope we can create a better community where everyone has a chance to reach their dreams.
Executive Director
Hunter Thrift
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Years with CIS
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Program Director
LuzAngela Shoffner
passionate
One Word About Me
honeybun
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5
Years with CIS
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I am passionate about serving CIS because I love the children and I want them to be successful and I love building relationships with them and their families.
Student Support Specialist - Thomasville Primary
Rosemary Williams
Reggie Leak
Student Support Specialist
Ashley Collins
Student Support Specialist
Adrian Little
Student Support Specialist
thomasville High school
thomasville middle school
liberty drive elementary school
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no nonsense
One Word About Me
Trail mix
Favorite Snack
5
Years with CIS
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I am passionate about serving with Community in Schools of Thomasville because it has been ingrained in me to give back. When I was younger, my mother made it mandatory for me to learn the importance of helping and serving others without expecting anything in return! Being able to serve others under the CIS umbrella has added great value to my life. I was taught that “It is possible to serve your way to SUCCESS!”
Student Support Specialist - Liberty Drive
Adrian Little
passionate
One Word About Me
crackers
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3
Years with CIS
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I love working with children and want to be a positive influence in their lives.
Student Support Specialist - Thomasville Middle
Ashley Collins
Observant
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Whatchamacallit
Favorite Snack
4
Years with CIS
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Thomasville is my hometown. Outside of going to college, I have been here my whole life. This is why I am passionate about the work we do at CIS. I get to help the people of my hometown get better and grow.
I believe in instilling the principles of peace and success that life has taught me back into my community.
Student Support Specialist - Thomasville High
Reggie Leak
Judith Rankins
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Laura Zarate
Bilingual Assistant
Heather Kapp
Administrative Assistant
Main office
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extroverted
One Word About Me
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Favorite Snack
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Years with CIS
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I am passionate about serving with CIS because I was the student that needed this. I get to give to someone else what someone gave me long ago.
Administrative Assistant
Heather Kapp
FRIENDLY
One Word About Me
CHEESE CRACKERS
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1
Years with CIS
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Because I like to help others.
Bilingual Assistant
Laura Zarate
DECISIVE
One Word About Me
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I became passionate about CIS from the start upon learning that CIS provides food and some other necessities to school students and their families. Having seen people hungry, it is such a joy to see how thankful and CIS staff make students' families. This support is invaluable. Seeing the relief and happiness on the faces of these people will never get old!
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Judith Rankins
BOARD CHAIR
board of directors
VICE CHAIR
TREASURER
Sandra Smith
Pinnacle Financial
Dawn Sheek
Sheek Law
Tamara Davis
Novant Health
- Dr. Quincy Williams - Thomasville City Schools
- Monique Johnson, MD - Leading Edge Clinical Education Consulting
- Lewis Lomba - Thomasville City Police Department
- Maykelin Gonzalez - Davidson-Davie Community College
- Nancy Leisure - Sisters of Hope NC, Inc.
- Susan Huneycutt - Retired, Davidson-Davie Community College
- Molly Lassiter - Thomasville Parks and Recreation
- Adam Leisure - Self-Employed
- Raleigh York - Mayor of Thomasville
- Ricky Murphy - Retired CIS Executive Director
- Hunter Thrift - Director, CIS Thomasville
2024 - 2025
