Administration
Meet the Principal!
Principal- Catherine Couch
My name is Catherine Couch and I am thrilled to be serving as Principal at Jefferson Elementary School! Jefferson is a very special place to me, as I started out as a student here in elementary school! I am a graduate of Cleveland County Schools and then Appalachian State University, where I majored in Birth-Kindergarten Education. I returned to Cleveland County and began my career in education 16 years ago as a PreK and Kindergarten Teacher, before becoming a School Counselor. I served as the School Counselor at Jefferson for 10 years, before going into administration. I served for two years as an Assistant Principal, before taking on the role of Principal. It is an honor to be able to support the students, teachers, and families in this role. My number one goal in this position is to ensure that every student is successful here at Jefferson. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do to support you and your student.
I am also a proud Jefferson parent, and have rising 1st and 3rd grade students who attend Jefferson. As a fellow parent, I am so grateful to all the teachers and staff for the amazing educational experience and positive learning environment that is provided each day! It truly is the best place to "bee," and I look forward to a wonderful year!
