Administration

Mr. Richard Money, Principal
richard.money@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Hello Tiger Families,   

I am excited to be a part of the Mount Pleasant Family! It is an honor to serve the students, faculty, and a community that exhibits the mantra of “One Town, One Team”. Mount Pleasant Middle School is a wonderful place that seeks to educate the whole child through building positive and impactful relationships, providing engaging and meaningful instruction properly aligned to standards, providing memorable experiences that foster a desire for lifelong learning, and celebrating student success and character.   

Originally from Elkin, NC, I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Go HEELS! My teaching career began in Fayetteville, NC where I was a high school history teacher and basketball coach. I joined Cabarrus County Schools in 2012 where I taught at the Early College High School. I participated in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I also served as a Principal Intern at Harris Road Middle School. Since then, I have served as an administrator at Hickory Ridge Middle School and Concord Middle School. In 2020 I became the Principal at Mount Pleasant Elementary. In March of 2022, I was honored to become the Principal of Mount Pleasant Middle School.   

 My wife, who is also a Cabarrus County Schools educator, and I love being a part of the Cabarrus County community. We enjoy exploring the area, traveling, and spending time with our dog Max. I am looking forward to a great year ahead. Go Tigers! 

Ms. Dee Smith, Assistant Principal
leslie.smith@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

I am so excited to be joining the Mt. Pleasant Middle School family and becoming part of the rich tradition of excellence and community that defines this school.

Originally from West Virginia, I earned my bachelor’s degree in education from West Virginia State College. In 1995, I moved to Charlotte, NC, where I raised my three wonderful children — Sarah, Savannah, and Jaydon. During my time in Charlotte, I earned my National Board Certification and later completed a Master’s in School Administration from Queens University.

In 2015, I joined Cabarrus County Schools and have proudly served as Assistant Principal at Patriots STEM Elementary. With nearly 30 years in education, I bring experience from both elementary and middle school levels and a passion for supporting students and teachers alike.
Outside of school, I love reading, spending quality time with my family — especially my four amazing grandchildren — and heading to the beach whenever I can.

I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make this school year a great one!
 

Laura Dean, Assistant Principal

laura.dean@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

I am thrilled to join the Mount Pleasant Middle School family as an assistant principal! I look forward to supporting the students of Mount Pleasant Middle School in a safe learning environment where they can thrive academically and socially. I am excited to serve the families and community of Mount Pleasant to ensure our students have a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

I am originally from Buffalo, NY, and I am a loyal Buffalo Bills fan! I attended the State University of New York at Brockport for my undergraduate degree. After graduation, I began teaching at Frederick Douglass Middle School in the Rochester City School District in Rochester, NY. I moved to North Carolina and served the Northwest Cabarrus High School community as a Spanish teacher for ten years. I graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a Masters in Educational Leadership. I began my career in school administration at William A. Hough H.S. in CMS as a Dean of Students.

My partner, Matthew, and I have three little dogs who are very spoiled. We love to travel with them to the mountains and the beach as time permits. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with your children.

GO TIGERS!!