Career/Technical Education

Mrs. Cassie Bailey

With 25 years of teaching experience, including the last eight years with Wilson County Schools, I am a dedicated educator specializing in Career and Technical Education (CTE), holding two certifications in Business and Technical Education. Throughout my career, I have prepared students for success in both higher education and the workforce by combining real-world applications with engaging, hands-on learning. I am committed to equipping students with the practical skills, professional mindset, and technological proficiency needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing economy. I also foster a collaborative and supportive classroom environment. I strive to inspire confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning in every student I teach.  

Mrs. Atonya Bynum-Brown

I started teaching in 1999. I taught Mathematics the first 8 years and then moved to the Business Department (CTE). My entire educational career has been at BHS, which happens to be where I graduated from. I completed my undergraduate studies at NC Central University in accounting, and graduate work at Walden University for my MBA in management and Barton College for my MSA in school administration. It is my desire to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them become productive citizens in whatever career path they choose.

Mr. Harley Christensen

This is my 8th year at Beddingfield. I graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelors of Science in Sports Medicine. I am a board certified athletic trainer as well as a licensed athletic trainer.

Mr. Kendrick Davis

I was a Deputy with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office before coming to Beddingfield as a teacher.  I teach Public Safety, Law & Justice, and Career Management. I graduated from Strayer University with a degree in Business.

Mr. George Flowers

Hi, I'm George Flowers, a dedicated fire safety professional with a passion for teaching.  I spent 22 years as a career firefighter and have been serving as a volunteer firefighter since 1990.  Now, I share my knowledge and experience by teaching fire and public safety.  I'm passionate about making communities safer and inspiring the next generation of public safety professionals.

Mr. Bryant Glover

This is my 12th year teaching at Beddingfield. I am the Agriculture Education teacher, the FFA Advisor, and the 4-H Club Leader. I am married to my wife, Amber, who also teaches at Beddingfield. We have three sons (Carter, 6 years old, Jake and Wyatt, 4 years old). We also have 11 chickens and a cat. We have the occasional animal roaming through the yard. I am also father to Jerry the Turkey and Oreo the goat!

Ms. Ebony Neal

I have been with Wilson County schools for 23 years. I have been at my favorite school (BEDDINGFIELD) for the last 13 years. I graduated from ECU with a Bachelors degree in Family and Consumer Science and a minor in History. My hobbies are cooking, singing, playing with my adorable grandson and riding motorcycles. When I am at my best, I am in someone's kitchen doing what I love and that is creating good food that feeds the soul.

Mrs. Jennifer Polner

My name is Jennifer Polner and I am a proud graduate of East Carolina University! GO PIRATES! I graduated in 2005 with a B.S. in Family and Community Services with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations. I also obtained my Master of Arts in Teaching (Family and Consumer Sciences) from ECU in 2007. I am in my 19th year of teaching.  I currently teach Child Development and Early Childhood Education 1.  I am married to the love of my life, Scott, and we have one daughter named Jordan Marie. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to teaching your child at Beddingfield High School.

Mr. Jon Shearin

I am the Automotive Instructor and I have been teaching for 15 years. I have a degree in Business Administration from Vance-Granville Community College. I enjoy teaching students how the automobile works.

Mr. Jimmy Speight

I have been in construction since my senior year in high school. It has been a very rewarding career, meeting great people and building projects that I have really enjoyed. Teaching my students what I have learned has been just as satisfying and rewarding.

Mrs. Miranda Starling

I am a Business Education teacher with over a decade of real-world experience in the finance and banking industry. Prior to entering education, I spent 10 years working in various roles across financial institutions, gaining hands-on expertise in areas such as personal finance, credit analysis, investment strategies, and customer relationship management.

Bringing that industry knowledge into the classroom, I am passionate about preparing students for success in business, whether they pursue college, careers, or entrepreneurship. I enjoy helping students develop skills that will serve them throughout life.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am happily married and a proud parent of two energetic boys who keep life fun and busy.