The Millbrook Administration Team

Millbrook Admin

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B.S. Psychology, Duke 1999 M.S.A, Appalachian State University 2009 Ed.S., UNCG 2015 Doctorate in Education, UNCG 2019

Dr. Brian Saunders, Principal

I am originally from Asheboro, NC.  I attended Duke University on the Benjamin N. Duke Leadership scholarship, graduating with a degree in Psychology in 1999. After several years of teaching, in 2009, I earned my Master’s in School Administration from Appalachian State. Finally, I attended UNC-Greensboro where I earned both my Specialist in Education and Doctorate in Education degrees. I’ve served as a principal at all three levels of K-12 public education and have truly enjoyed my professional journey over the years. I was named as Millbrook’s principal in early March of 2022 and began on May 9th. It is an honor to be the Millbrook Magnet High School Principal - a school that celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2023 and boasts a rigorous academic program for students, geared toward career and college readiness after graduation. In the coming years, the team at Millbrook will look to establish its foundation with the four cornerstone principles below. Let us know how we can best serve you!
  • Supporting a Focused Learning Environment through Safe and Supportive Practices
  • Delivering Rigorous, Engaging, & Data-Driven Instruction within our IB Magnet Framework
  • Existing Always within an Equity Framework and a Growth Mindset 
  • Embracing the Power of Positive Relationships through Collaborative, Curricular, & Extracurricular Opportunities

Phone: 919-850- 8787 Ext. 21466

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B.S., UNC-Chapel Hill M.S.A, NC State

Mr. Sebastian Shipp - Assistant Principal

My hometown is Denver, North Carolina (Proudly known as DENVER of the EAST) where I graduated from East Lincoln High School, Home of the Fighting Mustangs.  I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I earned a BA in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics & BA in Psychology.  I earned my Master's in School Administration from North Carolina State University.  However make no mistake, my heart is still Tarheel Blue.  Starting in 1994, I have served my entire professional career in the Wake County Public School System at three different school sites:  a mathematics teacher at Garner High School, an administrator at East Wake High School & East Wake School of Engineering Systems and finally here at Millbrook High School.  Becoming a Millbrook Wildcat has been an exciting, wonderful challenge for me.  

Currently, my responsibilities include:

  • Students with the last names L-N (working with Glenn Flowers)
  • Administrative Liaison for Sophomore Class
  • Facilities Manager
  • Faculty & Student Parking
  • Campus Security & Emergency Operations Coordinator
  • Humanities Department Administrative Supervisor
  • Intervention Services Administrative Co-Supervisor



Phone: 919-850-8787 ext. 21467

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B.S. - Rutgers University M.S.A - North Carolina State University

Ms. Natasha Wilson - Assistant Principal, NBCT

I was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to Fayetteville, NC in 2005 where I spent most of my teaching career. I earned my undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and Masters of Administration from NC State (Go pack)! I have served in elementary and middle school during most of my teaching career. One of the highlights of my teaching career was earning National Board Certification in 2010. I am really fortunate to have had the opportunity to transition from intern to Assistant Principal this year at Millbrook; what an amazing blessing. I enjoy the diverse students and families we serve and I am very thankful to work with such an amazing staff here at Millbrook High!

A few of my responsibilities include:

  • Si-Z alpha with Sally Geyer
  • 11th Grade Admin
  • Special Ed and Media Services Dept.
  • Beginner Teacher and Newcomers Camp co-chair 
 

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Phone: 919-850-8787 ex. 21464

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B.A. English Teaching – University of New Hampshire M.A.T. Secondary Education – University of New Hampshire M.Ed. Educational Leadership – Bank Street College of Education Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy – Fordham University

Dr. Amy Kaiser - Assistant Principal of Instruction

I grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from East Providence High School, but I’ve been a Wildcat since my undergraduate cheerleading days at the University of New Hampshire. I graduated from UNH with a B.A. in English Teaching and an M.A.T. in Secondary Education.  I began my English teaching career in 2005 at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New York, where I taught American Literature, World Literature, and Ethics for thirteen years.  I earned my M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College of Education in 2019 while serving at Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua.  My family and I moved to Raleigh in 2021, and I joined Riverside High School in Durham as a Teaching and Learning Coach while completing my Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Fordham University. I am so proud and honored to join the outstanding staff and students of Millbrook High School.

My responsibilities include:

  • Master Scheduling
  • Teacher Evaluation and Professional Learning
  • The International Baccalaureate Programme
  • Math and Student Services Departments
  • Media Center
  • School Improvement Team

Phone: (919) 850-8787 EXT 21462

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Xavier University of New Orleans BS Chemistry ACS '91 MAT Secondary Curriculum & Instruction '97 NBCT Chemistry 2019 renewed 2022 Math Certification 6-12 Chemistry

Ms. Kierston Bartney

I was born and raised in New Orleans, La. (Nawlins, lol). I graduated from McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School at 16 years old. I went on to major in pre-Dentistry at Xavier University of New Orleans. After changing my major four times, I graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry A.C.S. NASA awarded me a scholarship to obtain my Master of Arts in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction at Xavier University. I then taught Mathematics for 15 years in Louisiana before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina. For the past 10 years, I taught AP/IB/Honors/Academic Chemistry and Forensic Science here at Millbrook High School. I have been a National Board-Certified Teacher in Chemistry for the past five years and last year I was Millbrook High School's Teacher of the Year. During my tenure at Millbrook High School, I have been Mentor Coordinator, Summer Learning Lead (Principal), and co-Advisor for the National Achievers Society. This past year, I went back to school to add-on to my license, School Administration from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. I love that I get to be an assistant principal at the school that took me in 10 years ago. I guess the phrase is true...Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!

My responsibilities are as follows:
  • Administrator with Jenny Cahoon for alphas O - Sh.
  • Departmental Administrator for ALC/ISS, Grad Point, JROTC, and World Languages
  • Administrative Liaison for the Senior Class
  • Work with Dean of Students for Mid-Year Graduation and Catherine Cortright for End of the Year Graduation
  • Administrator over Newcomers and Beginning Teachers.
  • Work alongside Mr. Shipp with Summer School
  • Plan and execute school-wide Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Athletics

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Mrs. Haley Harrison-Jones

My hometown is Mebane, North Carolina where I was born, raised, and graduated from Eastern Alamance High School. I have a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in Math & Science Education, a master's degree from NC State University in Mathematics Education and completed my School Administration program at UNC Pembroke. I began my teaching career in 2014 as a math teacher and have lived and taught in the Raleigh area since then. I am thrilled to begin my administrative career at Millbrook High School and grateful to be a part of such an outstanding school community.
 
Phone: (919) 850-8787 ext. 21468
Email: hharrisonjones@wcpss.net
 
Degrees and Certs:
B.S. Math & Science Education (ECU)
M.Ed Mathematics Education (NCSU)
School Administration Add-On (UNCP)
 
  • Alpha A-Gi with Ms. Adams & Ms. Ashburn
  • JROTC/Healthful Living, Arts, World Languages Departments
  • Administrative liaison for Freshmen Class
  • Primary administrative liaison for Sophomore Class

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Mr. Nick Flohr

I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in nearby Ellicott City, where I graduated from Mt. Hebron High School. Following graduation I moved to Washington and attended Washington State University, earning a Bachelor’s in History & Secondary Education. Following my first year teaching in Tacoma, Washington, I moved back home to Maryland and continued teaching at Great Mills High School. In 2005 I earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Towson University. Then, in 2006 my family and I moved to Wake County where I continued my teaching career at Holly Ridge Middle School and then Middle Creek High School. I’m excited to begin this new chapter of my career as an assistant principal and become part of the great faculty and school community at Millbrook!

Currently, my responsibilities include:

  • Students with last names Gl-K (w/ Counselor Wendy Levin) 
  • English & World Language Departments 
  • Administrative liaison to the Sophomore Class 
  • Co-Chair of the Safety Committee 
  • Cafeteria
  • United Arts & United Way Campaign Facilitator

 

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Ms. Tiffany Fogg

I was born in Manhattan, NY, and raised in Franklinton, NC, where I graduated from Franklinton High School. I pursued higher education at Fayetteville State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Subsequently, I completed a Master’s in School Administration from North Carolina Central University through the Central Carolina Principal Preparedness Program (CCP3), as part of the NC Principal Fellow Class of 27. My educational career began with teaching middle school science, anatomy and physiology, and biology in both Hoke County Schools and Franklin County Schools. 
 
Currently my responsibilities include:  
  • Students with the last name A-Ce (Shaunte' Adams, Counselor)
  • Clubs & Organizations
  • Providing leadership and support to the following departments:
    • Science Department
    • JROTC/Healthful Living
    • ESL
  • Co-Administrative Liaison for the Freshman Class Advisor & Freshman Council
  • MMHS school website supervisor