Dr. Stephen E. Lane was appointed Superintendent of Cherokee County Schools in July 2008.  Dr. Lane brings with him a plethora of exceptional skills that fit almost every criteria that was compiled by the school board. 

Prior to serving as superintendent of Davie County Schools, Lane was deputy superintendent of the Iredell-Statesville Schools for six years.  Lane also has served as executive director of school operations, director of transportation, a high school principal, teacher and coach in Iredell County.

Lane also served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps before retiring as a major.  During his military career, he served as chief academic officer for Camp Lejeune Schools.

Lane comes with a long list of degrees including a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Masters Degree in Business Administration from National University in San Diego, California, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University, a Bachelor of Science in Education and History from Appalachian State University, and an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Planning from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College.

Lane now resides in Cherokee County with his wife, Terri.  They have been married for 33 years and have three children.