Welcome to VRHS, Mr. Herring!!!
Mr. Herring enters Villa Rica High School after 12 years in the Coweta County School System. He has served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and most recently as the administrator of the 9th Grade Campus at East Coweta High School. In this role Mr. Herring has been responsible for opening the 9th Grade Campus, hiring and supervising the staff, managing operations, and identifying ways to improve the graduation rate of East Coweta High School students. As administrator of this campus, Mr. Herring served the school community of over 700 students and 30 teachers and 10 support staff.
Under Mr. Herring’s leadership, the East Coweta 9th Grade Campus has reduced retention rates, reduced disciplinary infractions and improved the attendance of freshman students. Also, Mr. Herring was a vital part of moving East Coweta High School off the Needs Improvement status and helping the school make AYP for three consecutive years.
Mr. Herring holds a Bachelor and Master of Education degree from the University of West Georgia and a Specialist of Educational Leadership degree from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. During his studies at the University of West Georgia, Mr. Herring performed his student teaching at Villa Rica High School. There he gained experience which set the grounds for his success as an educator.
Mr. Herring believes strongly in building mutually beneficial relationships with students, faculty, and the community. He prides himself on his ability to communicate and form a consensus on tough issues and is committed to student achievement. Mr. Herring’s goal is to contribute to the continued success of Villa Rica High School through his efforts to create a shared vision with teachers, fellow administrators and stakeholders that will meet the challenges essential to the success of the school.
“I feel very honored to be selected as the next principal of Villa Rica High School. My commitment is to provide a premier learning environment while serving and engaging the community,” said Mr. Herring.