Kristi House
Principal
Education:
B.S., State University of West Georgia
Ed., The University of Georgia
Ed. S., Lincoln Memorial University
Teaching and Leadership Experience:
1996-1999 – McNair Senior High School, Health and PE Teacher
1999-2001 – Johnson High School, Health and PE Teacher
2001-2005, 2009-2022 – North Hall High School, Health and PE Teacher, Leadership Team, Dept. Chair
Kent Townley
Assistant Principal
Education:
EdS. Leadership – Lincoln Memorial University
M.S., Zoology – Louisiana Tech University
B.S., Wildlife Biology – Louisiana Tech University
Teaching and Leadership Experience:
Assistant Principal, South Hall Middle School 2007-Present
Assistant Principal, Johnson High School 2003-2007
Science Teacher/Department Chair, Johnson High School 2001-2003
Science Teacher/Department Chair, North Forsyth High School 1995-2001
Jeremy Purdy
Assistant Principal
Education:
M.S., Walden University
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
Teaching and Leadership Experience:
2018-2024 – Cherokee Bluff High School, Social Studies Department Chair, Leadership Team, AP Coordinator, GHP Coordinator, STAR Teacher Award (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2004, 2005), Teacher of the Year (2024-2025)
2007-2012, 2013-2018 – Flowery Branch High School, Social Studies Teacher, STAR Teacher State Runner-Up Award (2012), Teacher of the Year (2009-2010)
2012-2013 – Rabun County High School, Social Studies Teacher
2003-2007 – Northgate High School, Social Studies Teacher
Courtney Newton
Assistant Principal
Education:
Coming Soon
Teaching and Leadership Experience:
Joey Millwood
Principal
Education:
EdS. Leadership- North Georgia College and Sate University
M.S., Special Education- North Georgia College and State University
B.S., Brenau University
A.S- Gainesville College
Teaching and Leadership Experience:
Principal, Academies of Discovery at South Hall Middle 2018- Present
Assistant Principal, South Hall Middle School 2008- 2018
Instructional Lead Teacher, South Hall Middle School 2006-08
Instructional Coordinator/Teacher, Eagle Ranch Children’s Home 2000-2006
8th Grade teacher, South Hall Middle School 1998-2000
ESOL Paraprofessional, South Hall Middle School 1996-1998