Welcome to Hickory Flat Elementary School, home of the Thunderbirds!
Who has the best job in the world? Mrs. Estep – She is honored and blessed to serve as the Principal of Hickory Flat for Year #5. She previously served as the Assistant Principal of Hickory Flat for four years so being named Principal was a dream come true. Prior to leading at HFES, Mrs. Estep taught at Boston Elementary for 11 years in 3rd grade and Special Education. After leaving Boston, she was a Special Education Facilitator for 3 years in CCSD before coming to HFES. The 24-25 SY will be the start of her 23nd year with Cherokee County.
Mrs. Estep lives in Cherokee County with her husband and two daughters. Both of her girls attend Creekview High School, one is a senior and one is a freshman. When she is not at school, she enjoys watching her daughters play volleyball, spending time with family, and cheering on the Crimson Tide.
Mrs. Estep is excited to #TakeFlight in the 2024-2025 School Year with the Thunderbirds.
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Mrs. Vance prides herself on building relationships, having a positive outlook and chanting with our students, ♪"It's going to be a GOOD DAY!"♪.
This will be Mrs. Vance's fifth year soaring as a proud Thunderbird. Prior to joining HFES she served as Assistant Principal of R.M. Moore STEM Academy, played an active role in Clark Creek STEM Academy’s acquisition of State STEM Certification and taught in the Science Magnet and private sector. Through her career she has had the unique joy of teaching all grade levels, kindergarten through fifth grade.
Mrs. Vance received her bachelor's degree in early childhood education with a masters and specialist degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University. She also holds a Reading, Gifted and Coaching Endorsement.
Mrs. Vance treasures family time and making memories with her two young boys and wonderful husband. They are a baseball family that enjoys competing in board games, reading books, and cruising/traveling together.
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Mr. Zomer is beyond excited to be a part of the Thunderbird Family! Previous to Hickory Flat, Mr. Zomer served as an Assistant Principal at Creekland Middle School, and before that was a science teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School, and at Liberty Middle School in Forsyth County. He has 3 children in Cherokee County schools. When he is not working to support students and teachers, he spends time with his family, loves to cook, and is a dedicated University of Michigan fan.
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