Mattie Deal

Assistant Principal | Union County Public Schools | Hemby Bridge Elementary School

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Every day matters. Every minute counts.

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

Knock, knock… we’re back!🐾
Day two✌️and the Hemby Bridge staff is bringing the energy! 💜🩵 Bulldog Nation, we are just getting started!
#LearnLeadLegacy @AGHoulihan @boatcandice @GinaChisum1 @MattieDeal_AP @UCPSNC

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

✅ out who made the news! Way to go Bulldogs, Mrs. Stiles & Ms. Echerd. #BulldogStrong @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @GinaChisum1 @boatcandice @MattieDeal_AP

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

The first day of school never looked so good! 😎
The shades were on, the smiles were big, and our Hemby Bridge staff was ready to welcome our Bulldogs back! Day 1 of 2026–2027 is officially in the books! @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @GinaChisum1

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

The best day!

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

The first day of school never looked so good! 😎
The shades were on, the smiles were big, and our Hemby Bridge staff was ready to welcome our Bulldogs back! Day 1 of 2026–2027 is officially in the books! @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @GinaChisum1

[Andrew G. Houlihan @AGHoulihan]

Today is not only the 1st day of the new school year, but is also my official 10 year anniversary serving as Superintendent for @UCPSNC! TY to our BOE, all of #TeamUCPS, my family and our communities for your support over the last decade! Bring on year 11! #BeTheBest 👏💯👏💯

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Goodbye summer 2026. Hello 2026-2027 school year.

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Goodbye Summer ✌🏼 We are officially 12 hours away from the start of another amazing school year @HembyBridgeESNC 🐾 💜 We cannot wait to see our bulldogs in the morning!!! Let’s do this @GinaChisum1 👏🏼 #LearnLeadLeaveaLegacy #BulldogNation @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

“Teachers try to change the human brain every day. The more they know about how it learns, the more successful they can be.” @HembyBridgeESNC

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

#BulldogNation #Teamwork 💜 🩵

[Gina Chisum @GinaChisum1]

There are some ppl you simply couldn’t imagine doing this work without. 💜🩵 @MrsDeal_AP_HBES is that person for me. A trusted partner, an incredible leader, & someone who makes the hard days lighter & the best days even better. 🐾 #BulldogStrong #TogetherisBetter

[Gina Chisum @GinaChisum1]

There are some ppl you simply couldn’t imagine doing this work without. 💜🩵 @MrsDeal_AP_HBES is that person for me. A trusted partner, an incredible leader, & someone who makes the hard days lighter & the best days even better. 🐾 #BulldogStrong #TogetherisBetter

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Leaving Our Legacy. You’re 2026-2027 @HembyBridgeESNC Staff @GinaChisum1

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

Thank you to our Bulldog families & community for a fantastic Open House event! We are so incredibly grateful! Looking forward to an amazing year ahead! #BulldogStrong @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @boatcandice @GinaChisum1 @MrsDeal_AP_HBES

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

We can’t wait to see our bulldogs at open house tonight!! @HembyBridgeESNC @AGHoulihan @GinaChisum1

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Tomorrow is Open House @HembyBridgeESNC and I am so excited to welcome back all of our incredible bulldogs 🐾 Year 2, Let’s do this @GinaChisum1

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

We are so close to welcoming back our bulldogs 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

Bulldog families - This week's Bulldog Bulletin has updated info that can be accessed here: https://t.co/BVtHKFYhDd. TY & we will see everyone Thurs @ Open House.
@UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @boatcandice @GinaChisum1 @MrsDeal_AP_HBES

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

🐾 As we get ready for a new school year, take a few minutes to review our B.A.R.K. Expectations with your Bulldog! At HBES, we are committed to being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind—everywhere, every day. @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @GinaChisum1 @MrsDeal_AP_HBES

[Hemby Bridge Elementary School (NC) @HembyBridgeESNC]

HBES Families: Before visiting campus this school year, please take a few minutes to review our Visitor Procedures.
These guidelines help us maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors. @GinaChisum1 @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @MrsDeal_AP_HBES

[Ms. Benison- @BenisonMrs]

Just stopping by to give you the best free professional development you will ever receive.
Thanks to the incomparable Dr. Anita Archer.
My hero and inspiration.

[Mattie Deal @MattieDeal_AP]

Teachers are back & ready to make the 26-27 school year incredible for our students! @HembyBridgeESNC everything we do is about LEARNING. LEADING. LEAVING A LEGACY.
Here’s to a year of growing together, challenging ourselves & making a lasting impact! 🐾 @GinaChisum1 @AGHoulihan