Snow Creek Elementary

David Hoots

Principal, Snow Creek Elementary School

• david_hoots@catawbaschools.net

Meet David Hoots, Principal

Joined Team CCS - December 2009

Experience

I began my career in education in 2009 as a teacher assistant at Saint Stephens Elementary School. The following year, I had the opportunity to become a special education teacher at SSE. I also worked as the teacher of a behavior cluster classroom at Tuttle Elementary School for one year before becoming the assistant principal at Snow Creek Elementary. In 2018, I became the Principal at Snow Creek Elementary School.

Education

• B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• MSA from Appalachian State University

Why I Became an Educator

My parents inspired me to get into education and this started at an early age. My mother worked in education for as long as I can remember as a substitute teacher, tutor, and secretary; and my father is a retired minister. At an early age, I was able to see the power there is in teaching, counseling, and mentoring young people and adults and how that can change people's lives. This is where my passion for helping others began, and that passion still remains one of my driving forces today.

Favorite Place in Catawba County

My favorite place in Catawba County is Lake Hickory.

Favorite Activities

I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sports, and being outdoors.

Something Unique About Me

I was a student manager of the North Carolina basketball team when they won the national championship in 2005.

I joined Catawba County Schools because I want to make a difference in kids' lives. I am a product of the Catawba County School system, and I want to provide students with the same opportunities that I was fortunate enough to enjoy.

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Erin Sims

Assistant Principal, Snow Creek Elementary School

• erin_sims@catawbaschools.net

Meet Erin Sims, Assistant Principal!

Joined Team CCS - August 2022

Experience

I began my career in education in 2012 as a Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies teacher in Shelby North Carolina. In 2018, my husband and I moved to Catawba County with our 2 children. I taught at Newton-Conover Middle School for 3 years where I was named Teacher of the Year for the school and district. I began my administration journey at South Newton Elementary School in 2021. I am now so excited and thankful to be a part of the Snow Creek community!

Education

B.A. in Middle Lenoir-Rhyne University

MSA from Appalachian State University in School Administration

Why I Became an Educator

School has always been my safe place. No matter what was going on at home or outside of school, I knew that my teachers loved me and that school was a place I would have stability. I became an educator for that very reason. In the classroom I wanted all students to feel welcomed, feel safe and to know that they belonged. As an administrator, I have that same vision for all of our students, parents and staff.

Favorite Place in Catawba County

My favorite place in Catawba County is downtown Hickory, specifically during Christmas time. I love the lights and all of the festivities that happen during the season!

Favorite Activities

I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sports, and reading.

Something Unique About Me

I finally hit 60 inches of height my junior year in high school.

In the classroom I want all students to feel welcome, feel safe and know that they belong.

Robyn Moore is the secretary at Snow Creek Elementary. She graduated in 2004 from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry Management with a minor in Business. Though she is a new face in this position, Robyn has over 12 years experience in office management and 10 years in hospitality and customer service.

Robyn and her husband of 12 years have been blessed with 9-year-old twins. She serves as the Youth Coordinator, as well as Treasurer for the ladies ministry group at her church. Sports have had a big impact in her life, and with two active children, she has volunteered several years to help coach at the local YMCA.

Robyn loves getting to know our students and families and being a part of this wonderful community of educators.

Anissa Eckard is the data manager at Snow Creek Elementary and Arndt Middle School. One of her most important duties is to enter and maintain all student information in PowerSchool. She also enrolls students, completes daily attendance and processes report cards. If you ever need to update your child's information or have a question about attendance she will be happy to help you. She started with Catawba County Schools in 2005 when she became the data manager at Sweetwater Elementary. She worked there until the school closed in 2009 and has been the data manager at Snow Creek Elementary since then. She added the data manager position at Arndt Middle School in 2017. Prior to her employment with Catawba County Schools she worked in data entry for 14 years. She is a 1985 graduate of Newton-Conover High School and was born and raised in Catawba County. She lives in Conover with her husband Donnie and son Caleb, who attends St. Stephens High School. She is a big Carolina Panther fan and loves UNC Tarheel basketball. When she is not watching a game, she's spending time with her family.

• Snow Creek Elementary:  Tuesday/Thursday  7:45 am - 3:30 pm and Friday 7:45 am - 11:45 am
• Arndt Middle School:  Monday/Wednesday  7:45 am  - 3:30 pm and Friday  12:15 pm - 3:30 pm

My name is Katie Abee, and I have been a Registered Nurse for eight years. Prior to joining the public health school nurse team, I worked in the neonatal field as a "nursery nurse" for two years, and in the pediatric field for the last six years at a local pediatric primary care office. 

I am very blessed by and enjoy spending time with my husband, two little girls, and our other family in my free time. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Snow Creek family!