I am Cindy Hagins and I serve on the Administrative Team at W.G. Pearson as the Instructional Leadership Coach. My primary roles are MTSS Facilitator,Testing Coordinator and Instructional Leader. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Academically and Intellectually Gifted Education Certification from East Carolina University, and a Master of School Administration from North Carolina State University. During my educational career of 29 years, I have taught kindergarten, first grade, third grade, and K-5 Academically and Intellectually Gifted classes. I have also served as a school administrator/assistant principal for seven years. I am married with children and bonus-children. I enjoy music of all genres, doing calligraphy, dancing/mime, reading, movies, the beach, and spending time with family. I believe, as Nelson Mandela once said, “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”