• Mr. Baldwin

    Mr. Baldwin is an energetic Career Development Coordinator at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. His primary goals are to find, create, and build relationships with the business community that will lead to internships, off-site learning experiences, and guest speakers.  This allows him to link the business community to students and then prepare them to make a real-world connection and informed decisions for post-high school planning.  

    Building bridges from VMCCA to business partners to benefit students, staff and the school is what he enjoys most.  He spent 10 years as a NASCAR TV Producer before entering into education.  This allows for a unique perspective on how to best combine Corporate America with our schools' needs.  Mr. Baldwin heads up Advisory Boards for each program area, as well as an Advisory Council that works with the entire school.  This allows business partners to work and align their needs with our schools' needs. 

    Mr. Baldwin received his bachelor of science in Communications from Appalachian State University and a Masters in Education from North Carolina A&T University.  When Mr. Baldwin isn't coordinating internships, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching NASCAR, sharing NASCAR stories, following NASCAR drivers on social media and reminiscing about his NASCAR days.

  • Ms. Ireland-Desmond

    Ms. Ireland-Desmond is a high energy Career Development Coordinator at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. Her primary interest is seeing students have the testing confidence, credentialing and employability skills to support their transition beyond high school.    

    Ms. Ireland-Desmond uses her experience, education and certifications to providing meaningful, hands-on Fly Friday lessons which appeal to all VMCCA students.  She serves as the Testing Coordinator, Leadership Team member, Website and Social Media Manager, Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator and is a Certified Mentor to beginning teachers.

    Ms. Ireland-Desmond received a bachelor of arts in Spanish Education from North Carolina State University and a master's in Instruction Technology from North Carolina State University and a master's in Library and Information Science from University of North Carolina Greensboro. When she's not adding another degree or certificate to her resume, she enjoys fostering puppies, visiting Mickey Mouse, supporting local businesses, running 5ks and volunteering for cancer-related non-profit organizations.

  • Mrs. Oliver

    Mrs. Oliver is an energetic Career Development Coordinator at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. Her primary interest is marketing VMCCA to attract new applicants, preparing students for workplace readiness and assisting students in making informed career choices.  

    Committed to providing excellence for her students, Mrs. Oliver is a National Board Certified teacher and an active alumni of the Kenan Fellows Program for Curriculum and Leadership Development.  She serves as the Magnet Coordinator, Leadership Team member, Marketing and Social Media Manager, and is a Certified Mentor to beginning teachers.

    Mrs. Oliver received a bachelor of science in Business Administration from East Carolina University and a master's in Education from North Carolina State University. When Mrs. Oliver isn't giving visitors tours and planning career related events, she enjoys teaching herself graphics and design software, spending time at the beach with her family, walking her two crazy boxers, and watching college football.