Chief Communications Officer
kenneth.ulmer@bcsemail.org
828.350.2261

Decades behind a mic and in front of a camera brought storyteller Ken Ulmer to the head of the class. He spent 25 years in radio and TV, including hosting Road Trippin’ and Spotlight Carolina for WLOS-TV, and hosting mornings and afternoons on Mix 96.5. In 2020, Ken shared his communications skills with a new audience - the students of A.C. Reynolds High School. He spent four years there teaching Marketing, and served as an advisor to the school’s DECA chapter, mentoring students interested in marketing and communications careers. 

In 2024, Ken joined the BCS Communications team, where he’s combined his media and classroom experience to help spotlight the amazing things happening everyday throughout our school district. 

Ken is also a BCS parent, with a high school daughter and middle school son who are both involved in their school bands.

Assistant Director of Communications
timothy.reaves@bcsemail.org
(828) 350.2288

Mr. Tim Reaves believes education is the pathway to a better life, and he wants to share stories of student success at Buncombe County Schools. As part of the award-winning BCS Communications Department, he has helped promote the value of public education and the accomplishments of the district's students, teachers, and staff. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University (’09) and gained experience as a reporter, photographer and content editor at The Independent Tribune in Concord, North Carolina, and The Franklin Press in Franklin, North Carolina.

Mr. Reaves enjoys playing guitar and singing in the band Brother Bluebird. He also enjoys hiking and kayaking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, landscape photography, good food, good music, good coffee, and good books.

Digital Communications Specialist
breanna.hensley@bcsemail.org
(828) 810.4783

Mrs. Breanna Hensley has always had a passion for education and is eager to capture and share the enriching experiences students receive from Buncombe County Schools. She attended Buncombe County Schools through elementary school before moving out of state. She studied Mass Communication at East Tennessee State University (‘15).

Since then, she has worked as a television news producer at WJHL in Johnson City, Tennessee, radio host at WAEZ in Bristol, Virginia, communications specialist at the Hendersonville Visitor Center, and marketing coordinator for AutoStar Family Dealerships. She has her own photography business, Through the Lens Photography. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her two children, traveling to new places, reading, and watching football and basketball.

Community Communications Specialist
michaela.bivins@bcsemail.org
(828) 768.1943

Ms. Michaela Bivins is an Asheville native, a BCEC graduate, and a UNCA graduate. She brings a diverse and dynamic skill set to our team.

Michaela has a rich background in creative direction, social media, and web design. Her journey into the world of digital creation began in front of the camera, where her work as a model ignited a curiosity about the storytelling and artistic possibilities from the other side of the lens. This fascination led her to explore the art of photography and story writing.

With years of experience guiding creative projects to fruition, she honed her ability to anticipate trends and leverage social media platforms to engage and inspire audiences. Outside of work, Michaela enjoys traveling to new places, cooking, and DIY projects.