Administration Team

Mr. Christopher Jonassen - Principal

CHRISTOPHER.JONASSEN@CABARRUS.K12.NC.US  

Welcome students and families to the 2024-2025 school year! My name is Dr. Christopher Jonassen, and I am the proud principal at Concord Middle School. It is my privilege to lead such an outstanding school community. Our vision is to be a diverse school that inspires everyone to be inclusive, compassionate, lifelong learners and successful contributors to the community.

I have been in education for 16 years, serving as a principal at all levels from PK-12. I have been a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal and principal. My educational journey began at St. Joseph’s College in NY, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education. I furthered my studies with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from UNC-Pembroke and completed my academic journey with a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from UNC-Charlotte.

Beyond my professional life, I am happily married to my wife, Sara, and we have a wonderful 10-year-old son named Travis. Their support and encouragement are vital to my work and passion for education.

This year, our theme is “Uncovering Greatness. Dig Deep, Rise High.” We look forward to digging deeper into our teaching and learning to ensure students can rise high and meet high expectations. This theme encapsulates our commitment to providing a high-quality education that helps each student uncover their potential and achieve greatness.

I am excited about the opportunities and successes that this school year will bring. Together, we will make this an exceptional year at Concord Middle School. If any need arises, please do not hesitate to reach out.  I can be reached using our school phone at 704-260-6430 or by email at christopher.jonassen@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

Warm regards,

Dr. Christopher Jonassen

Principal, Concord Middle School

Mrs. Elizabeth Mizelle – Assistant Principal

ELIZABETH.MIZELLE@CABARRUS.K12.NC.US

Elizabeth (Beth) Mizelle joined Cabarrus County Schools in 2015 as a fourth grade reading and writing teacher at Winecoff Elementary School. She transferred to Charles E. Boger Elementary School in 2018. During her tenure at Boger, she served on several committees and led the school's VEX Robotics team. She joined the Winkler staff in 2020 as a sixth-grade science teacher then moved into the Skills Plus/Interventionist role. She also completed her principal internship at the school. Beth earned a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania; she earned her master's degree in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is married and has one daughter, Kenzi. During her spare time, she loves a good thriller novel and spending time outdoors.

Mrs. Erica Thompson – Assistant Principal

ERICA.THOMPSON@CABARRUS.K12.NC.US

Hi Concord, Middle Family! My name is Erica Thompson and I am thrilled to join the CMS family. I have been in education for over 12 years of experience in the area's of special education, general education and school administration! I started my career at Irvin Elementary, so joining the CMS family was like coming home! When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children playing sports and working on our family farm! I am a lover of baseball, reading, and spending time on the beach! I look forward to a fabulous year of teaching and learning! GO MINERS!