Walter Hall began his career as an elementary STEM educator at Morehead School of Math, Science, and Environmental Studies in Charlotte, North Carolina. He led a successful initiative to transform the PreK-5 elementary school into a K-8 STEM school, ensuring students received a robust and future-focused education in science, technology, engineering, and math. Following his success in the classroom, Walter served as an administrator and played a pivotal role in developing programs and coursework for the district’s STEM magnet high school, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology.
After his school-level experience, Walter transitioned to the central office, where he worked to support and develop magnet schools as a Theme Integration Specialist. Most recently, he served as the Director of Magnet Programs, overseeing 70 schools, 11 themes, and over 90 programs. In this capacity, Walter provided support and coaching to administrators and teachers, helping them expand and implement magnet programs that aligned with the district’s vision to lead with choice and offer students a transformative educational experience.
Walter currently serves as the Director of Student Placement and Records for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where he supports functions related to enrollment, records requests, and student placement across 186 schools and for more than 141,000 students. In this role, he leads a team of specialists ensuring that the district’s student placement processes run efficiently and effectively. His team works to streamline enrollment procedures, process records requests, and ensure accurate data management, all while providing timely, responsive support to families and schools.
Walter is passionate about leveraging the power of relationships with families, school staff, and district leaders. His goal is to provide guidance, influence, and advocacy for students and families, ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed academically through relevant, theme-based experiences and efficient access to enrollment and records services. Walter is committed to helping students maximize their potential by providing a seamless and supportive enrollment experience that contributes to their success both inside and outside the classroom.
