Dr. Hicks is excited to be returning for his third year serving the Carver Middle School Community! Dr. Hicks started his education career as a social studies teacher at Thomas Dale High School. While at Thomas Dale, he served as the BETA Club sponsor, coached multiple sports, and served as the Assistant Director of Student Activities. Prior to joining Carver, Dr. Hicks served as an administrator at Thomas Dale, Matoaca HS, Midlothian MS, and Elizabeth Davis MS.

Dr. Hicks is a proud Chesterfield County Public Schools graduate (Manchester HS). He received his B.A. in History from Hampden-Sydney College, his teaching licensure from the University of Richmond, his M.S. in Sports Management/Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from VCU.

Dr. Hicks and his wife, Heidi, have two children and two grandchildren. Dr. Hicks enjoys attending live sporting events, especially at the University of Virginia. Dr. Hicks believes that every student brings value to the school, and it is essential that all students be given the opportunity to reach and exceed their goals. He looks forward to continuing to build a strong connection between the school and community. Go Cougars!

Bryan_Hicks@ccpsnet.net

After graduating from James Madison University, Kevin started his education career in Hopewell Public Schools as a middle school math teacher. After serving in the City of Hopewell for 7 years, Kevin moved to Matoaca Middle School as a math teacher. He transitioned into administration during the 2021–2022 school year as Matoaca’s Dean of Students. In September 2024, Kevin started as Carver Middle School's Associate Principal. Kevin is solutions driven and works to create a positive teaching and learning experience for teachers and students. Kevin is proud to be a part of the Carver Middle admin team and to serve the students of the Carver community.

Kevin_Clear@ccpsnet.net

Mrs. Abernethy is grateful to be joining the Carver Middle School Community as Assistant Principal and looks forward to a great school year.  She was born and raised in North Carolina and attended The University of North Carolina at Wilmington earning a Bachelors in Middle Grades Education.  She was a math teacher for many years before earning her Masters in Educational Leadership from Clemson University and becoming a school administrator.  

Serving students, their families, and the school community has been her life’s work, and she has worked in schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas throughout her twenty-six-year tenure.

She and her husband, David, are the proud parents of three children who have all benefited from public schools and exceptional teachers!!  When not at school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the water or at a sporting event!

Trista_Abernethy@ccpsnet.net

Ms. Parsons is a veteran educator serving learners and families in diverse communities through the performing arts since 2003. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and a Minor in Spanish from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. In May, 2024 she will complete her Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision at the University of Virginia. After spending time teaching at various public schools in North Carolina, Ms. Parsons moved to Lima, Peru. In Peru she served as the K-12 Music teacher at the International Christian School of Lima. Upon her return to the US in 2013, she settled in Chester, Virginia and taught music in Chesterfield County Public Schools at James River High School, Robious Elementary School, and Meadowbrook High prior to her arrival at Carver. Ms Parsons passionately pursues equity, cultural inclusivity, and new ways to drive achievement for all members of the learning community.

“Passion is the degree of difficulty we are willing to endure to reach a goal”~J.Piper

Marissa_Parsons@ccpsnet.net

Ms. “Coach” Johnson is thrilled to be promoted to Dean of Students at Carver Middle School. Her four years of teaching at CMS have inspired her to step out of the classroom and into a leadership role.

Before joining the Carver family, Ms. Johnson spent five years as a leader at American Family Fitness, where she enjoyed training and developing staff, coordinating youth activities, and revamping the AmFamU program to meet the needs of members new to working out.

She then spent five years at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, where she served as a health and PE teacher, Field Day coordinator, School Improvement Team member, pacing guide contributor, and department chair.

Since joining Carver, Ms. Johnson has played a key role in school initiatives. She has led the planning and organization of the Annual PE Bowling Trip to celebrate “PAWsitive” student behavior, served on the RESET team, acted as Carver’s ACTS representative, and helped organize school dances as a member of the PBIS committee.

Ms. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Washington Adventist University and a Master of Science in Sport Management from Virginia State University. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Business Administration at Walden University.

In her free time, Ms. Johnson enjoys going on cruises, spending time with family, making music, writing books, empowering teachers through fashion, coaching student-athletes both on and off the field, sneaker shopping, and vlogging with her dog Oreo.