MR. Bandy, graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Cleveland State University. Chris received his master's degree in executive leadership from Gardner-Webb University with a principal license in December 2013. He has taught middle and high school math for 15 years. His teaching career started in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and he was there for 10 years, followed by Kipp Charlotte, Cabarrus Charter, and lastly, Iredell-Statesville schools. During his time at CMS he was a high school and middle school basketball coach. Chris moved to Charlotte from Cleveland, Ohio- So he is an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavs, and Indians fan no bandwagon fan here!