Federal Programs
Contact Information

Federal Programs Department

4421 Stuart Andrew Boulevard, Suite #350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Department Phone: 980-343-6950


Federal Programs Team

Katie Sunseri

Executive Director
katie.sunseri@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-6174

Christie Hancock

Office Supervisor
christie.hancock@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-6952

Allison Whitaker

Executive Director, Title I
allisonl.whitaker@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-0073

Tanisha Maness

Director, Title I
tanishaa.maness@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 343-0381

Hema Lalwani

Director, Title I
hema.lalwani@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-2744

Fahnie Shaw

Director, Family Engagement & Community Outreach, Title I
fahnie.shaw@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-6256

Julie Houk

Director, Federal Programs
julie1.houk@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-344-7137

Annette Conroy

Director, Federal Programs
annettef.conroy@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-344-7144

Aliyah Westfield

Senior Administrative Secretary
aliyahf.westfield@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 980-343-6950

P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte, NC 28230-0035
Phone: 980-343-3000
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