Administration
DIANE CHILDRESS
PRINCIPAL
As I enter my 7th year as principal, I’m thrilled to continue to work alongside a dedicated staff who are committed to building relationships, creating a positive and safe learning environment and teaching the whole child. We are committed to providing high standards and expectations for each student through analyzing data and designing activities that help grow our students and prepare them to be successful after high school.
My family and I live in Nags Head, where we’ve been for twenty-seven years. Originally from Evanston, Illinois, I attended college at The College of Wooster, graduating with a degree in Psychology and Education. I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in 1997, my National Boards in 2000 (renewed in 2010 and 2020) and my Masters of School Administration in 2013 from ECU. I taught elementary school for 24 years before moving into school leadership in 2016.
I am always available to hear new ideas and perspectives. Please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of assistance. Go Seahawks! #be...
MATT MCGOUGH
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
I am a native of Eastern North Carolina and grew up in Pasquotank County. I am excited to be the Assistant Principal at First Flight Middle School, and to be able to work beside such a great staff and interact with our amazing students. I look forward to building lasting positive relationships and making a difference in the lives of every student with whom I have contact.
I reside in Currituck County with my two beautiful daughters, who are my world. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and recently completing my Master’s in School Administration at ECU. Prior to arriving at First Flight Middle, I served as a Child Protective Service worker and District Social Worker with Dare County Schools. The skills I have learned and the challenges I have overcome provide me with the solid foundation I need to make a difference here at FFMS.
The future is bright at FFMS and I look forward to continuing to be a part of it!
Please feel free to contact me with any issues or questions.
Sandy
COrbett
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
I am proud to call Eastern North Carolina home, where my passion for learning and teaching began in Nash County. After graduating from East Carolina University in 2007 with a degree in Middle Grades Education, I started my career in Pitt County, teaching middle school English Language Arts (ELA) for four years. In 2013, I moved to Dare County and taught 7th-grade ELA and social studies at Manteo Middle School.
In 2017, I had the opportunity to expand my professional portfolio and joined East Carolina University as an instructional coach with the NC New Teacher Support Program, supporting schools across the northeastern region of the state. My dedication to educational leadership led me to complete my Master’s in School Administration in 2019, along with an add-on licensure as a Curriculum Instructional Specialist.
After returning to Manteo Middle School in 2021 as a 7th-grade ELA teacher, I embraced several leadership roles within the school. Now, I am thrilled to serve as Assistant Principal at First Flight Middle School. I look forward to collaborating with our amazing staff and faculty to support the academic and social development of our students, foster strong relationships with families, and cultivate a positive, thriving learning environment at FFMS.
I am excited for the journey ahead and the great things we will accomplish together. Go Seahawks!