Julie Barbee - Principal
Email: Julie.Barbee@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself.
I moved to Midland when I was eight years old, just a few years ago! I attended Bethel as a student and later came back to Bethel as a teacher in 1999. I am vested in this community and take great pride in being a Midland native. Bethel is not only a home for me, but for my family. My husband and I both attended Bethel, as did our children. So, my faith in this school is long-running!
My faith and pride in public education is also long-running. If you think about it, I’ve been in school my entire life – which is where I intend to stay! Instilling a love of learning in children as well as a belief in themselves, is my life’s mission. Children are amazing and can do anything! I consider it The Lord’s Blessing that he has allowed me this opportunity. Thank you for sharing your children with me!
Chaddrick Starr – Assistant Principal
Email: chaddrick.starr@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
It continues to be a great honor to serve the Bethel Elementary community. Since joining the Bethel Family in the 2017–2018 school year, I have been blessed to work alongside a dedicated team of educators, families, and students committed to excellence and growth. Together, we have consistently exceeded expectations and continued to build on a culture of high achievement, collaboration, and care.
My journey in education began over a decade ago in Stanly County, where I taught 4th and 5th grades and served as an Exceptional Children’s teacher. From there, I transitioned to Union County Public Schools, taking on leadership roles in technology and instruction. In Union County, I not only taught at the elementary level but also supported schools across the district as an Elementary Lead Instructional Technology Facilitator.
I am a proud graduate of West Virginia State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in K-6 Elementary Education with a reading specialist endorsement, graduating Cum Laude in December 2007. I later completed my Master’s in K-12 Leadership and Administration from Jones International University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in November 2010.
Faith and family are central to my life. My wife and I continue to be active in supporting and caring for those around us, including 3 children, Hunter (10), Tali (2), and DD (1). My passion for education is rooted in both my experiences and my faith, and I remain committed to student success through meaningful engagement and empowerment.
Bethel Elementary is more than just a school—it’s a family. I am truly grateful to be part of this community and excited for the continued journey ahead.
Chaddrick Starr, MEd - Assistant Principal
Email: Chaddrick.starr@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
It is a great honor which I have been given to join the Bethel Family. I have been in education for 10 years serving in different capacities along the journey. I worked in Stanly County for 4 years as a teacher in multiple grades, in which time I served as an exceptional children’s teacher. I then went to Union County which gave me the opportunity for leadership in my school in the area of technology and instruction. I served the students of Union County as a teacher and an Elementary Lead for our Instructional Technology Facilitators at the county level.
I am a proud graduate of an incredible education program from West Virginia State University. Here I graduated Cum Lauda with a Bachelor’s of Science in K-6 Elementary Education with a Reading endorsement in December 2007. After this I went on to pursue my master’s degree from the internationally recognized Jones International University. I graduated Magna Cum Lauda with a Master’s in K-12 Leadership and Administration in November 2010.
I do feel blessed for God to allow me to be joining such a great community and school. My wife and I have no kids at the moment, however, we do help take of a little guy named Parker who starts Kindergarten this year. Through my experiences and through my faith, I have developed a passion for the success of our students through engagement and empowerment, and hope to fulfill this passion throughout this school year. Go Bengals!
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