COACH DENNIS HUGHES
Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth Grade Health & P.E.
Courses Taught:
- Health, Grade 6
- Health, Grade 7
- Health, Grade 8
- Physical Education, Grade 6
- Physical Education, Grade 7
- Physical Education, Grade 8
Certification Areas:
- 00095 - Health & Physical Education (K-12)
- 78300 - Science (6-9)
EDUCATION:
I received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Norfolk State University. I am also certified to teach Health (K-12) and Science (6-9).
EXPERIENCE:
This is my twenty-first year in education and my fifteenth year
with Randolph County Schools. I spent
seven years at Northeastern Randolph MS, teaching Health & Physical
Education and coaching (basketball, volleyball & wrestling). I also served as Athletics Director for three
years. Since coming to this side of the
county, I have taught at Braxton Craven MS (Life Skills, Computer Technology
and Health & PE) for four years, while teaching 7th Grade Science at Archdale-Trinity
MS for two years. I also coached
basketball and volleyball for six years at ATMS. I served as Athletics Director and assisted with girls basketball and volleyball this past year.
I am one of three Health & PE teachers at TMS. Please feel free to contact me regarding my classes! I look forward to a great second year at TMS!
BIOGRAPHY:
I was born in Virginia, but spent my pre-school through middle school years overseas, living in Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Kuwait and Portugal. I finally came home to Virginia and graduated from Manassas Park High. I served in the U.S. Navy (Submarine Service), and upon discharge, I was employed as a field engineer for two government contractors. Volunteer coaching stints and two good friends (both teachers) motivated me to pursue a career change. I taught one year in Virginia before moving to North Carolina, where I was a stay-at-home dad for a few years. However, in the meantime, I realized a childhood dream, working as a sportswriter for the High Point Enterprise. I also worked for the Winston Journal and Archdale-Trinity News before returning to teaching. I have spent the majority of my teaching career at the middle school level, and I truly enjoy this age group!
I am married to my best friend, Sharon Hughes, also a teacher at TMS. My hobbies include watching most sports and fishing; however, my passion is competing in triathlons.