02/19/2026
Staff Spotlight: Haley Damron. Director of Operations! We love Haley! She keeps CCA up and running and she does wear so many hats! She is passionate about her work, and we are SO lucky to have her!
What is one aspect of your role at CCA that often surprises people?
People are often surprised by how many different hats I wear at CCA! Much of my work happens behind the scenes, but everything I do is focused on helping our students and staff have the best experience possible. My role includes a little bit of everything- overall operations, Human Resources, fundraising and development, networking, building oversight, and even IT support.
What do you enjoy most about working at CCA?
What I enjoy most about CCA is our students and families. They are the heart of everything we do. I love that CCA is truly student and family centered, and that every decision is made with their needs in mind.
I’ve been in this field for 14 years, and this month marks my 6th anniversary at CCA. What has kept me here is seeing the genuine commitment to helping each student succeed and reach their full potential. I started my journey at CCA working directly with students, and even after moving into administration, I’ve always valued staying connected to them, celebrating their victories, supporting them through challenges, and sharing in their growth.
My favorite moments are the ones spent interacting with students and families. They are a daily reminder of why this work matters and why the behind-the-scenes efforts are so important. It’s a privilege to be part of their journey, and they inspire me more than they know.
If you could choose a superpower to help you in your role at CCA, what would it be and why?
I would have the ability to clone myself- so I could be in multiple places at once to help anywhere I am needed!
What is a fun or interesting fact about you that people might not know?
I love going to concerts and seeing live music- I go to at least 2 concerts every year. My favorite concerts have been Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift (The Eras Tour) and Garth Brooks.
Describe CCA in one word.
Empowering
What makes being part of the CCA community special to you?
What makes being part of the CCA community special to me is the shared heart behind what we do. Our staff, students, and families all come together with the same goal: helping each student grow and succeed. There’s a genuine sense of support, teamwork, and care here that you don’t find everywhere, and it truly feels like a community that lifts each other up.
