The McDowell County Schools Technology Department strives to inspire success by engaging students with critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. The entire technology team includes 21 full-time staff and covers both the technical side of things and instructional technology.
172 Lukin Street
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Technology Office
Garrett Berryhill
​Technology Director
garrett.berryhill@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3011
Derek Hutton
Technology Technician III
derek.hutton@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3002
Lori Biddix
Technology Technician II
lori.biddix@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3001
Jarrod Kirby
Technology Technician II
jarrod.kirby@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3004
Stacy Buchanan
Technology Technician II
stacy.buchanan@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3013
Tyler Berryhill
Technology Technician II
tyler.berryhill@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
828-652-9862 x3003
School Based Technicians
Pearl McKinney
Technology Technician I serving MHS
pearl.mckinney@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Digital Learning and Innovation Team
Alyssa Kanipe
Teacher Support Coordinator
alyssa.kanipe@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Eve Walker
Personalized and Digital Learning Coordinator
Sandi McCraw
Digital Learning and Innovation Specialist serving McDowell Early College and McDowell Academy of Innovation
sandi.mccraw@mcdowell.k12.nc.us