Mark (Piper) Hutchens
Coordinator
Mr. Hutchens was raised in Fayetteville, NC and is a product of Cumberland County Schools, graduating from Terry Sanford High School.
Upon graduation, Mr. Hutchens moved to Western North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where he earned a bachelors degree in Sociology. After graduating, he then moved back to Fayetteville, and began his teaching career in the Exceptional Children’s program in Cumberland County Schools, after earning his credentials in E.C. Curriculum. Mr. Hutchens served in various roles within the Exceptional Children’s program, which included EC Case Management. He then went on to earn his Master’s degree in School Administration. Mr. Hutchens has served as an Assistant Principal in Cumberland County Schools for the past four years.
Mr. Hutchens enjoys spending time with his wife and son…as well as their dog, Duke (Go Blue Devils), and playing golf/watching sports in his spare time.
hutchenm@faytechcc.edu
910-486-7460
Gary Womble
Career Coach
I’m Gary Womble Jr, a Fayetteville, NC native and alumnus of Fayetteville State University. Promoting students toward becoming the overall best version of themselves is my personal life goal. Counting it a joy to guide anyone through scholastic or personal endeavors. I’ve worked in education for the past twelve years in various capacities including: Coach, Teacher, and Mentor to name a few.
I have been described as a “fitness lover,” I spend free time enjoying biking, running, weightlifting. You’ll learn I’m a devoted “Carolina Panthers” NFL team fan who never misses an opportunity to watch their games.
Remaining focused on each task put in my care. Successfully managing all responsibilities that I accept I live by my favorite quote “a leader is most effective when he empowers others!”
Gray’s Creek, Reid Ross Classical, South View
910-678-8365
wombleg@faytechcc.edu
Zasha Abella Hernandez
Career Coach
Zasha Abella Hernandez was born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the Interamerican University.
Zasha has worked in various areas of higher education, including Admissions/Recruitment, Career Services and now assisting the High School Connections team as a Career Coach.
Zasha enjoys assisting students in their development and furthering their progress. Her motto is: “You will face many obstacles in life that might defeat you temporarily, but never let yourself be defeated.”
During her free time, Zasha is known to be at the gym weightlifting, spending time with her dogs, and enjoying going out with her family.
Cape Fear and Pine Forest
910-678-0166
abellahz@faytechcc.edu
Sophia Durham
Career Coach
Sophia Durham is a proud Fayetteville native and an alum of E.E. Smith High School. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Fayetteville State University, reflecting her commitment to education and lifelong learning. With 18 years of experience in Cumberland County Schools, she is dedicated to fostering student success and growth through innovative teaching and leadership.
Outside of her professional life, Sophia enjoys unwinding with football, diving into lengthy novels, playing video games, and spending quality time with her husband and their toy poodle. Her passion for both education and personal pursuits enriches her approach to work and life.
910-486-7358
durhams@faytechcc.edu
Benjamin Fisher
Career Coach
Born and raised on a farm in Northern Indiana, Benjamin moved to North Carolina in 2004 when he was stationed at Ft. Bragg. Benjamin attended Fayetteville State University where he earned both his Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Business Administration.
Prior to coming to FTCC-High School Connections (HSC), Benjamin taught at South View High School for five years. Benjamin enjoys aiding and directing students on how to achieve their academic and career goals. Benjamin says his office is always open when students need academic or life advice, or just need someone to speak with.
In his spare time, Benjamin likes to watch sports, spend time with his children, and work in his garden or complete other home improvement projects.
Massey Hill Classical Academy, Alpha Academy, Cumberland Virtual Academy, Home School, Bel Perazim Christian Academy, Falcon Christian Academy, Flaming Sword Academy, Greater Fayetteville Adventist Academy, Berean Baptist Academy, Cornerstone Christian Academy
910-486-7357
fisherb@faytechcc.edu
Kristian Roman
Career Coach
Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She joined the military in 2013 and moved to Fort Liberty, North Carolina where she met her husband, Pablo. They have 3 beautiful kids together, Sofia, Orlando and AJ. Kristian has her Bachelor’s degree in History from Fayetteville State University. She enjoys reading and telling fun facts about History. Her and her husband are huge Orlando Magic fans and enjoy taking chances to travel to Orlando FL to see them play and take the kids Disney World.
She’s excited to work with students to better and achieve their educational goals for their future endeavors.
EE Smith and Seventy-First
910-476-7433
romank@faytechcc.edu
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