Fred T Foard High

Samy Shreitah
Principal,
Fred T. Foard High School

Meet Samy Shreitah, Principal
Joined Team CCS - August 2008

Experience 

I started in education in 2008 and worked as an Occupational Course of Studies teacher in the Exceptional Children's Department at Fred T. Foard for six years.  I had the opportunity to become the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Fred T. Foard in 2014 where I served for the last six years.  I am now proud to lead the Tigers as principal, beginning Summer 2023. 

Education 

• B.A. Political Science with a concentration in History Education, North Carolina State University
• M.A. Executive School Leadership, Gardner-Webb University

Why I Became an Educator

My high school athletic coaches and teachers influenced me to become a teacher. They provided me with a great high school experience!

Favorite Place in Catawba County

My favorite place in North Carolina is Holden Beach.

Favorite Activities

My favorite activities are playing golf, watching sports, and hanging out with my family at the beach or on the lake.

Something Unique About Me

I met my wife, Margaret while we were both coaching here at Fred T. Foard.  Coach Elliott introduced us and the rest is history.  We have one daughter, Laney.

I joined Catawba County Schools because it was an opportunity for me to return to the community where I grew up, and to be a part of the Catawba County School family with all it has to offer!

Debbie Pitts
Assistant Principal, Fred T. Foard High School

Meet Debbie Pitts, Assistant Principal
Joined Team CCS - January 2004

Experience 

I began my teaching career as a lateral entry teacher in 2002 and became certified through the regional licensing center. I received my Undergraduate degree from the University of NC-Chapel Hill and my Master’s in school administration from Gardner Webb University.

I taught eighth grade at Liberty Middle School in Burke County (2002- 2004), and taught seventh and eighth grade at Jacobs Fork Middle (2004- 2016). I have served as assistant principal at Fred T. Foard since 2016.  

Education 

• University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - B.S. in Criminal Justice and Political Science
• Gardner Webb University - MA in School Administration

Why I Became an Educator

I pursued a career in education because I always wanted to make a difference in the lives of children and teach them to love math.   

Favorite Activitie

I love spending time with my family, playing tennis, reading, and traveling, Rhyne athletics, fishing, and conducting small construction projects at home.

Something Unique About Me

It truly has been a unique and incredible experience to be the assistant principal of the high school in which I graduated.  Fred T. Foard is where I met my husband, Jeff.   We have two sons Zach and Ben, both also graduated from Fred T. Foard.  

I love being a part of the school system that my family and I attended through elementary, middle and high school and having the opportunity to make a difference in our communities.

Meet Lindsey Farnsworth, Assistant Principal

Joined Team CCS- August 2015 

Experience

As a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, I received my BA in Secondary English Education from Lenoir Rhyne University in 2013. I began my teaching career at Shelby High School, but made my way into Catawba County in 2015. I taught high school English for nine years. While pursuing my MSA from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, I worked as the Freshman Academy Director at Shelby High School. I am excited to be part of the Foard family! 

Education 

• Lenoir Rhyne University- BA Secondary English Education (2013) 
• University of North Carolina at Pembroke- MA School Administration (2024) 

Why I Became an Educator

There were many teachers who inspired me and instilled in me a love of learning. I became an educator because the faculty at Fred T. Foard shaped me into a lifelong learner. 

Favorite Activities

I love to explore new places. I love hiking and spending time outside with my family.

Mrs. Wellmon

Joined Team CCS - October 1998

My entire career in education has been at Fred T Foard. I have served in several facilitator roles, starting with North Carolina Information Highway, online learning and credit recovery. It's always good to see students accomplish their goals. This will be my second year as the school secretary. I enjoy time with my family, especially my granddaughters. The beach is my happy place, I would love to visit more often.  Fred T Foard is special to me, not only did I and my children graduate from Foard but also a lot of my extended family did as well.  Many memories and friends were made here.

Mrs. Sperger
Joined CCS - August 2018

My family and I moved to North Carolina from Wisconsin in the summer of 2007 and reside in the Mountain View area. In 2009 I started substitute teaching for Catawba County Schools in grades K-12. After subbing for almost 10 years, I started my position as the receptionist at Fred T. Foard High School in the fall of 2018 and have now transitioned to Data Manager . I absolutely love my job and being a part of the Foard Tiger family. 

My husband and I have two beautiful daughters, Alison and Adrianna, who are both graduates from Foard. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. My two favorite vacation spots are the beach and Walt Disney World. When I retire, I would love to move to Florida and work at WDW.

Mrs. Krystal Morgan

Mrs. Erica Lackey

Joined CCS - March 2025