About Me

Dr. Hooker is an experienced administrator and educator who is committed to academic quality, equitable access to higher education, student-centered learning and student success for both traditional-aged and post-traditional learners. As provost, Hooker oversees academic programs and ensures they align with the college’s mission and strategic objectives, as well as the current and future needs of Atrium Health and other health systems. In addition, he provides leadership and support for faculty and staff to promote an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning, providing a  high quality education for our students. 

Before he joined Cabarrus College, Dr. Hooker served as the vice president of Academic Affairs at Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tennessee. He also worked as the dean of the School of Health Education and associate dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Madison Area Technical College, in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to his administrative experience, Dr. Hooker taught for 13 years as a full professor of biology at Baptist Health Sciences University.