Department Chair

Alexis Cates

Extension: 20616

Email: alexis.cates@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: NC State University

Why I am a Teacher: I wanted to help students understand just how much agriculture impacts our every day lives.

Heroes: My hero is my mom because she has always believed in me & pushed me to be the best person that I can be.

Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling.

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Horticulture

Block 2: Planning

Block 3: Agriscience

Block 4: Agriscience

Teacher

Connor Bullard

Extension: 20601

Email: connor.bullard@orange.k12.nc.us

Bio

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Animal Science I

Block 2: Animal Science I

Block 3: Planning

Block 4: Animal Science I

Teacher

Christy Frye

Extension: 20609

Email: christy.frye@orange.k12.nc.us

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Marketing

Block 2: Sports and Ent Mkt

Block 3: Sports and Ent Mkt

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

Ami Pearson

Extension: 20607

Email: ami.pearson@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: UNC-Greensboro

Why I am a Teacher: I have always wanted to teach and love the variety of subject matters “Home Economics” provided.

Heroes: Frontline workers during the pandemic because no matter the risk they do what needs to be done.

Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Interior Design II

Block 2: Apparel I

Block 3: Planning

Block 4: Apparel I

Teacher

Jim Janish

Extension: 20613

Email: jim.janish@orange.k12.nc.us

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: IED

Block 2: POE

Block 3: CTE Advanced Studies

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

David Latta

Extension: 20600

Email: david.latta@orange.k12.nc.us

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Agriscience

Block 2: Ag Production I

Block 3: Ag Production I

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

Ty Lovette

Extension: 20602

Email: ty.lovette@orange.k12.nc.us

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Accounting 1

Block 2: Accounting 1

Block 3: Principles of Business and Finance

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

Cecilia Milla

Extension: 20610

Email: cecilia.milla@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: BYU - Computer Science; UNT - Masters Secondary Education

Why I am a Teacher: I wanted to do something in my life that I'd be proud of.

Heroes: Previous teachers because they inspired me - especially my English teacher in my junior year of high school.

Favorite Book: 1984

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Honors Computer Engineering Technology 2

Block 2: Planning

Block 3: AP Computer Science Principles

Block 4: AP Computer Science Principles

Career Center

Nick Montgomery

Extension: 20604

Email: nick.montgomery@orange.k12.nc.us

Teacher

Kent Squires

Extension: 20606

Email: kent.squires@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: Durham Tech Community College

Why I am a Teacher: I retired from the fire service and came to OHS to help start the Fire Tech program.

Heroes: Emergency Workers

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Fire 1

Block 2: Planning

Block 3: Public Safety 1

Block 4: Public Safety 2

Teacher

Robert Therman

Extension: 20605

Email: robert.therman@orange.k12.nc.us

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Construction I&II

Block 2: Construction I&II

Block 3: Planning

Block 4: Core Construction

Teacher

Cole Watkins

Extension: 20612

Email: cole.watkins@orange.k12.nc.us

College: University of Mount Olive 

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Ag. Mech. Advanced Studies

Block 2: Ag. Mech 1

Block 3: Ag. Mech 2

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

Amy Whitley

Extension: 20603

Email: amy.whitley@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: NC State (Undergrad), ECU (Masters)

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Planning

Block 2: COMPTIA IT Fundamentals

Block 3: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Block 4: Honors Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Teacher

Angela Williams

Extension: 20615

Email: angela.williams@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: NC A&T State University; Greensboro College; and Queens University at Charlotte

Why I am a Teacher: I enjoy educating and supporting individuals who will be successful and may change the world in the future.

Heroes: My mother, Sandra Alexander, was, and remains, my hero because she assisted me with being focused, prepared, and humble. My maternal grandmother, Mary H. Evans, is my hero for she taught me to love others in spite of our differences.

Favorite Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Planning

Block 2: PLTW Engineering Essentials

Block 3: PLTW Engineering Essentials

Block 4: Planning

Teacher

Heath Wrenn

Extension: 20608

Email: heath.wrenn@orange.k12.nc.us

College Attended: University of North Carolina at Pembroke/Fairmont State College

Why I am a Teacher: To become a coach, “There is no doubt, that if I had not become involved in the sports I would have never had the confidence to accomplish many of my successes in life. Having learning disabilities, and coming from a single-parent home, lowered my self-confidence as a teenager. The relationships built with coaches and athletes have given me a lifetime of inspiration and self-confidence. This is not to say that I have never struggled in life. However, the personal push that participating in sports gives you, leads to the development of courage to overcome life struggles. I needed to be a part of a team that would give me this platform to reach kids, and the classroom was my best option. I see the same faces year in and year out. We have become a family for life. This bond is important for anyone to experience; especially young adults.”

Heroes: My Mom, Grandparents, Wife, and Children: They all face life with optimism and have embraced me in my times of need.

Favorite Book: Charlotte's Web

Classes

Homeroom

Block 1: Planning

Block 2: Foods 2

Block 3: Foods 1

Block 4: Foods 1