Mathematics

Mr. Evans is a tenured teacher with over 20 years experience. He comes from a family of educators. His biggest influence was his father who retired as an Associate Superintendent here in the state. Mr. Evans' first love and appreciation for math as a teacher was nurtured in high school where he was involved in things like "Future Teachers of America" (FTA) and served as a teacher assistant in order to begin gaining classroom experience prior to college. Despite graduating with a degree in middle grades education, Mr. Evans' has never faulted from the love and appreciation for the opportunity to challenge students to be self sufficient thinkers and problem solvers no matter the level of mathematics.

Mr. Evans has taught math, science, social studies and served as a behavioral intervention specialist. After a short absence from the classroom and public sector, a return was inevitable. He found his way into Franklin County teaching 8th grade math at Cedar Creek Middle School. This was the time his craft really began to flourish with the support of Mr. Evans' colleagues and the students he taught. His last year at Cedar Creek culminated with the highlight of his educational career when he was named "Teacher of the Year" for the 2021-2022 school year.

Today Mr. Evans extends his tenure and professional growth at Franklinton High School as a versatile member of the math department.

Mrs. Funk has been teaching for 31 years and loves her job. Her husband’s military service afforded her the opportunity to experience teaching in several different states as well as several different teaching positions. She has 10 years of experience teaching third grade. She spent 17 years as a Special Education teacher. Her Special Education experience included, ninth grade English, Algebra, and Geometry co-teacher, middle/high school self-contained teacher, and 3 years as the coordinator of a district-wide program for students identified as emotionally handicapped. She got her endorsement in Middle School Math and High School Algebra and has been teaching Algebra for the past 4 years. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Funk was the Co-founder and president of THUNKS, Inc. where she co-authored twenty-three student daily review books that prepared students for standardized tests in the states of South Carolina, Virginia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont. She, and her husband of 43 years, moved to the area to be near their children and their four grandchildren.

Mrs. Mullen has taught math for 27 years. She has taught 10 years in Franklin County Schools. Prior to Franklin county, she taught for 17 years in Harnett County. Mrs. Mullen has taught Algebra 1, Math 1, Math 7, and Math 8 throughout her 27 years. Raised in upstate NY, she earned a bachelor of mathematics from Plymouth State College, NH, and currently holds 3 Masters of Education degrees: Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Studies, and Administration and Supervision. She is a proud parent of a Wake Tech student who recently got married April 2024, 3 older stepchildren, and two adopted children. She is also a proud grandmother to 9 children. We are a very extended family.

Greetings!! I am Mrs. Kimberly Sharkey. I am looking forward to having you in my math classes. I have been at FHS since January 2015 and in my 21st year teaching in NC schools.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 28 years this September 6th, 2024 and have 3 children plus an Air Force son-in-law. My eldest daughter, Cameryn, graduated from NC State December 2020(Go Wolfpack!!) with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and got married summer 2022. My second daughter, Addisyn graduated May 2022 from APP State with a Risk Management and Insurance Degree and a minor in Accounting. My third is a son, Bryson is a senior in high school who owns and operates his own Lawn Care business. I also can not forget our furry pet Belle Beane; who is the Queen of the house.

James Wagner is a Mathematician who has been lucky enough to have a widely diverse life through Mathematics. He was recently named to the National Science Foundation Computational Thinking Brain Trust and a 2025 Morehead-Cain Impact Educator He started his career as a Statistician at the Center for Demographic Studies (CDS) at Duke University, then a collaborating organization for the UN World Health Organization.. Whilst there, he worked on many diverse projects, including: working on the National Long Term Care Survey, collaborating using Grade of Membership (GoM) modelling with colleagues from around the world at CDS. He graduated from The George Mason University with degrees and certifications in Mathematics, Geology, and Applied and Engineering Statistics. He is the Advisor of Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Club, coaches the award-winning FHS Math team, as well as assisting with FHS Football. In his spare time, Mr. Wagner plays Baritone with the Triangle Brass Band, Euphonium in the Triangle Wind Ensemble and has received awards for crafting pre-17th century hats and the composition of poetry using medieval European poetry form

Jennifer Woodard is a graduate of the Franklin County Schools System. She graduated from Louisburg High School in 2006. After graduation, Jennifer attended Fayetteville State University where she received her B.S. in Mathematics Education and is certified to teach grades 6 - 12. Jennifer taught in Fayetteville at Douglas Byrd High School for 6 years before she returned to her hometown and began teaching at Franklinton High School. She has been at FHS for 9 years. This year is the start of her 15th year in education. Jennifer has three children. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children, watching scary movies and solving puzzles.