Administration
Meet your CC Griffin Middle School Administration Team

Arlana Graham
CCGMS Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Fayetteville State University
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership, Wingate University
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Principal, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2025 - Present
Assistant Principal, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2024 - 2025
Assistant Principal, Northridge Middle School
Assistant Principal, West Charlotte High School
Assistant Principal, Reedy Creek Elementary School
Dean of Students, Walter G. Byers K-8 and Reedy Creek Elementary School
“I believe that education is the key that can unlock doors. Our children deserve an educator that will advocate for them and inspire them to be the best they can possibly be! This is mission work and this is my calling!”

Sandy Johnson
CCGMS Assistant Principal
EDUCATION
Shaw University B. A.
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Pfeiffer University
Gardner-Webb University: Administration
Gardner-Webb University: Ed.S
Superintendent Licenses
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Assistant Principal, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2023- Present
Assistant Principal, Roberta Road Middle School, 2022-2023
MTSS Coordinator, 2018-2021
Dean of Students 2007-2018
"I am truly grateful to share my "calling" in education working with ALL students. I am so humble in trying to create relationship-building between students, staff and parents, communication, and I believe that ALL students can learn. "

Maghan Kirschner
CCGMS Assistant Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Michigan State University
Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters in School Administration - New Leaders Administrative Leadership Program
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Assistant Principal, C.C. Griffin Middle School, 2026 - Present
- Lead Instructional Coach, North Carolina New Teacher Support Program, 2018 - 2025
- Assistant Principal, KIPP Charlotte Charter School, 2015 - 2017
- Professional Development Facilitator, Whitewater Middle School, 2013 - 2015
- Resident Principal, Walter G. Byers PK - 8, 2013 - 2014
I believe every student and teacher deserves a champion—someone who supports them, listens to them, and believes in their potential. Relationships are the foundation of meaningful growth for students, teachers, and schools. Middle school is a transformative time when students are discovering who they are and what they are capable of becoming. Thank you for entrusting me to be. apart of your scholars educational journey.
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