Tami Henson will be joining Tillery Charter Academy for the 2021-2022 school year. She has many years of experience in education and has recently retired from Chatham County Schools. She looks forward to helping your child learn and grow. Mrs. Henson has experience teaching in grades one through five.

Mrs. Henson attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (K-6), and a Master’s Degree in Reading Education and School Administration.

Mrs. Henson began her teaching career in Randolph County as a first grade teacher for seven years. She later took a position in Guilford County as an assistant principal and after leaving Guilford County, she went to Asheboro City Schools and taught first grade. Mrs. Henson has spent the last eighteen years teaching various grades at Bennett Elementary School in Chatham County.

Mrs. Henson believes that all children can learn. She plans to provide a nurturing environment where all students feel loved and respected. She believes educators must meet each student at his or her developmental level and help them grow and learn.

Mrs. Henson is married and lives in Randolph County, near the Coleridge area. She has two college age children. Her son, Tanner graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill in May of 2020. He is currently a law school student at Wake Forest University. Macy, her daughter, graduated from Chatham Central High School this year and will be attending The University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill in the fall. She plans to double major in Business and Political Science and after graduation she plans to pursue a degree in law.

Mrs. Henson loves spending time with her family. Her children have a bluegrass band and travel across the state playing for different events. Macy is also a competitive clogger and is part of a National Title team. Mrs. Henson also loves to read, walk, and spend time at the beach.