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A Message from our Principal

Welcome to Maiden High School!

It is an incredible honor to serve as the principal of a school with such a rich tradition of excellence, pride, and community support. At Maiden High School, we are committed to providing every student with an exceptional educational experience while continuing the strong academic, athletic, fine arts, and extracurricular traditions that make Maiden so special.

Maiden's mission is to create a learning environment where every student is challenged to grow, encouraged to lead, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. We will build strong relationships, hold high expectations, and maintain a commitment to continuous improvement for student success.

I look forward to partnering with our students, families, staff, alumni, and community as we build on the proud legacy of Maiden High School while preparing our Blue Devils for bright futures. Together, we will continue to foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and opportunity for all.

Thank you for visiting our website. I invite you to stay connected, get involved, and join us in making this an outstanding year at Maiden High School.

Go Blue Devils!

Jenni Frye 

Meet our Administrative Team

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    Jenni Frye

    Principal, Maiden High School

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    Meet Jenni Frye, Principal


    Experience
    I have had the privilege of working in public education for over 26 years.
    I previously served as principal at Oxford Elementary in Claremont, NC and principal at Sawmills Elementary School
    in Caldwell County Schools. I have also served as an assistant principal at Bunker Hill High
    School with Catawba County Schools. Before entering school administration, I  spent 20 years
    teaching theatre arts to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
     

    Education 
    B.S. Theatre Education, East Carolina University
    M.S.A. School Administration, Appalachian State University


    Why I Became an Educator
    I became an educator because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. I believe every student has unique potential, and I wanted the opportunity to encourage, inspire, and empower them to believe in themselves, overcome challenges, and build a bright and successful future.
     

    Favorite Place in Catawba County
    Anywhere I can enjoy a beautiful day. 
     

    Something Unique About Me
    My husband and I completed one of our greatest outdoor adventures by hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, camping overnight, and hiking back to the rim!

     

     

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    Caine Houser

    Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Maiden High School

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    Meet Caine Houser, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director

     

    Experience 
    I have spent the last 19 years in public education. After graduating from Appalachian State University I started my teaching career at Tuttle Middle School teaching Special Education. At Tuttle Middle School, I also started my coaching career as a baseball coach. I then decided that I wanted to coach at a high school level, so I took a position at Bandys High School teaching Special Education and had an opportunity to coach baseball. After several years at Bandys High School, I took the opportunity to come to Maiden High School in 2006, the year they built the new Maiden High School. While at Maiden High School, I have had the privilege of teaching special education and physical education. I spent many great years coaching baseball and had the opportunity to serve as the head baseball coach at Maiden High School. On the day of the conference baseball tournament championship, Principal Dwayne Finger asked me to be his new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. I have had the privilege of serving in that role at Maiden High School ever since.

    Education 
    BS Habilitative Science - Appalachian State University
    MA - Gardner Webb University

    Why I Became an Educator
    I was raised in a family where everyone was in the education profession. My mother taught special education for 30 years. Spending time around her and seeing the love she had for her students helped me decide that I wanted to be a special education teacher. My father was a principal at a high school, where I got to spend time with him in the community and traveling to athletic events. Those early years of my childhood are when I decided I wanted to be a teacher and a coach.  

    Favorite Place in Catawba County
    My favorite place to be in Catawba County is a home football game at Maiden High School. There is nothing like getting the chills when you hear the music playing, and the crowd cheering as the Blue Devils run out of the tunnel for a home football game.  

    Favorite Activities
    My favorite activities are spending time with my family anywhere we have an opportunity. I also enjoy being outdoors. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, hunting, and anything to do with wildlife.  

    Something Unique About Me
    I enjoy training Labrador retrievers in my free time. 

     

    I am grateful to be a part of Catawba County Schools' team because it is a privilege to make a positive impact on the students who live in this county. In Catawba County, our students are blessed with numerous resources to help them be successful in their goals. 

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    Zindy Wilfong

    Assistant Principal, Maiden High School

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    Meet Zindy Wilfong, Assistant Principal

     

    Experience 
    I worked in Marketing and Accounting for several years. In 2007 I decided to become a Spanish teacher and obtained my teaching license as a Lateral Entry educator. Being born in Costa Rica, I felt excited to teach students my language and culture. I have spent the last 15 years with Catawba County Schools. I started my teaching career at Maiden Middle School as a Spanish teacher. In 2021, I took a position at Maiden High School and continued teaching Spanish.

    Education 
    Appalachian State University – Graduate Certificate in School Administration    
    Appalachian State University – Masters, Instructional Technology
    Professional Education License, Spanish (Grades K-12)- RALC
    B.S. Business Administration- Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC

    Why I Became an Educator
    I am passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and invest in their education. I also come from a family of educators. My father was a principal, and my grandmother, two aunts, and a sister were teachers as well.

    Favorite Activities
    I love to spend time with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy practicing yoga, reading and watching TV.

     

    I am so thankful to be part of Maiden High School. I want to help students reach their potential by exploring all the wonderful and unique skills they have to offer.