Cabarrus County Schools CTE

Computer Science
& Information Technology

Equipping students with essential digital skills, programming knowledge, and industry certifications to prepare them for careers in technology.

Curriculum Overview

Skills Developed

Students explore foundational and advanced topics in coding, digital design, and IT, with opportunities for pathways in software development, cybersecurity and digital media.

Potential Careers

Computer Network Specialists
Computer Programmers
Media and Communication Workers
Software Developers
Web Developers
Web and Digital Interface Designers

$40,000 Average Starting Salary
$140,000 Average Experienced Salary

Course Offerings

Adobe Academy

Offered at:

  • Central Cabarrus High School
  • Concord High School
  • Cox Mill High School
  • Hickory Ridge High School
  • Mount Pleasant High School

Offered at:

  • Central Cabarrus High School
  • Cox Mill High School
Computer Science Principles

Offered at:

  • Central Cabarrus High School
  • Cox Mill High School

Offered at:

  • Cox Mill High School

Program Contacts

Interested in learning more about our Computer Science & Information Technology program?
Contact the school below to schedule a meeting.

Central Cabarrus High School

Kristi Parlier
kristi.parlier@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Teresa Porter teresa.porter@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Concord High School

Kisha Watson
kisha.watson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Gordon Thacker gordon.thacker@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Cox Mill High School

Kristal Dellinger
kristal.dellinger@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Shauna Ward shauna.ward@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Hickory Ridge High School

Christopher Cammarano
christopher.cammarano@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Ric Herington
richard.herington@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Mount Pleasant High School

Elizabeth "Liz" Poole
elizabeth.poole@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Stephanie Vaughn stephanie.vaughn@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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