Our Vision
Buncombe County Schools’ students will reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens in a diverse, global society
Each student enrolled in Buncombe County Schools is following an educational path that is unique and special. This path to the future in a diverse and global society is filled with choices and experiences. Instructional Services aims to support each student to handle every twist and turn of his or her educational journey. Our goal is to support every student on his or her pathway to success.
Instructional Services supports core academic and enrichment programs designed to provide innovative learning experiences for students both inside and outside of the classroom. Each academic area is led by a curriculum specialist. Please contact the curriculum specialist for further information.
| Arts Education K-12 | Susan Hensley | 255-5951 |
| Career and Technical Education 6-12 | Christy Cheek | 255-5931 |
| English Language Arts K-5 | Candie Sellers | 255-5017 |
| English Language Arts 6-12 | Deborah Goodwin | 255-5954 |
| English as a Second Language K-12 | Kathy Worley | 271-4515 |
| Healthful Living K-12 | Debbie Bryant | 255-5960 |
| Media and Instructional Technology K-12 | Robert Frisby and John Parker | 350-2279 and 255-5942 |
| Mathematics K-12 | Margaret Small | 255-5956 |
| Science K-12 | Kay McLeod | 255-5957 |
| Social Studies K-5 | Candie Sellers | 255-5017 |
| Social Studies 6-12 | Deborah Goodwin | 255-5954 |
| e-Learning | Sharon Rhodes | 255-5928 |
| World Languages | Leland Blankenship | 255-5102 |

Ms. Susanne Swanger,
Associate Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction

Mr Leland Blankenship,
Director of Secondary Education

Buncombe County Schools
Administrative Services Building
Phone: 828.255.5921
Fax: 828.255.5923
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806