Cabarrus County is a one of the surrounding counties of Charlotte Mecklenburg with a population of 187, 226 according to the 2013 census. Not only do I teach in Cabarrus County, I live in the area and my sons attend the local schools. My sons have actually attended Northwest Cabarrus Middle School which is where I teach and have taught for twelve years therefore I observe the schools in our area through the lens of a teacher, parent and community citizen which can be good and bad. The size and