Elementary School Principals

Name: Kimberly A. Bowie
Position: Principal of Archdale Elementary School
Born: Burlington, NC 
Years in education: 28
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2013
Education: B.S. - Special Education (East Carolina University)
M.Ed. - Special Education (UNC-Greensboro)
NBPTS – Special Education
Post Master’s Certification - Administration (UNC-Greensboro) 
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy watching my boys play soccer, reading books, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: My favorite thing about RCSS is the passion and love for children. Everyone is focused on what is in the best interest of children. The entire staff of RCSS works together as a team to accomplish the goal of educating all children.

Name:  Kerri Cole

Position: Principal of Coleridge Elementary School
Born: Asheboro, NC
Years In Education: 16
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2007
Education:  B.S- Elementary Education (UNCG)Hobbies:  I love spending time with my husband and three children.  I also love sports, watching my children compete, and watching food network competitions.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I have been a part of RCSS since I was a sixth grader at SWRMS. This system has always been an important part of my life.  My favorite thing about RCSS is definitely my colleagues and the communities that surround our schools.  Our staff, students, parents, and communities are top notch and make RCSS a great place.

Name: Judi Cagle
Position: Principal of Farmer Elementary School
Born: Dearborn, Michigan
Years in education: 35
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2004
Education: B.S. - Elementary Education and Bible (Welch College)
M.A. Executive Leadership (Gardner Webb University)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, going to live theater, bluegrass festivals, and going to antique stores.  I also enjoy hanging out with my family and friends at the lake. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: My favorite thing about RCSS is the family atmosphere.  From my very first day working as a 3rd grade teacher at Farmer, I knew that our school system was a special place to be.  The support has always been there, whether I was a classroom teacher, a lead teacher, an Assistant Principal, or a Principal. Having taught in multiple states, I know that isn't always the case.  I'm thankful to be part of the Randolph County School System.

Name:  Katie Henderson
Position: Principal of Franklinville Elementary School
Born: Asheville, NC
Years In Education: 15
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2017
Education: B.S- Elementary Education (UNC-G)
M.A.-Reading Education (N.C. A&T)
Post Master's Certificate - School Leadership (Appalachian State University)
Hobbies: I love to spend time with my two children and husband, we enjoy traveling and spending time with friends. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I love the close community feel of the staff, students, and families in the Randolph County School System.

Name: Lori Johnson
Position: Principal of Grays Chapel Elementary School
Born: Asheboro
Years in education: 31
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 1991
Education: B.S. - English, Secondary Education (Appalachian State University)
M.Ed. Educational Leadership (High Point University)
Hobbies/Interests: My favorite activity is spending time with my family - my husband, my two sons, my daughter-in-law, and my sisters and their husbands. I enjoy time at the beach and the mountains. In the fall, my favorite season, I enjoy watching college football, especially my APP STATE MOUNTAINEERS. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I love the family and community feel of the Randolph County School System, and that overwhelmingly, educators in the system want what is best for students. I also love the fact that a lot of educators in the county are products of the school system and wanted to come home after college to give back to their communities. I attended a Randolph County school first through twelfth grade, did my student teaching in a Randolph County school, and have spent all 31 years of my educational career with the RCSS. 

Name: Carla Miller
Position: Principal of Hopewell Elementary School
Born: High Point, NC
Years in education: 24
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2002
Education: B.S. Middle Grades Education (UNC-Greensboro)
M. Ed. – Educational Leadership (High Point University)
Ed. D – Educational Leadership (Gardner-Webb University)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and my church family.  
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: My favorite thing about RCSS is the family atmosphere. Everyone works together to do what is best for students.    

Name: Anthony Warden
Position: Principal of John Lawrence Elementary School
Born: Winston-Salem, NC
Years in education: 29
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 1993
Education: B.S. - Physical Education and Health (Appalachian State University)
Master of Administration - Gardner-Webb University
Hobbies/Interests: Umpiring, watching my kids play sports, and watching any sports on TV
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The staff, students, and parents are dedicated to the education of students. It takes cooperation of all three for student success.

Name: Kristy Rowland
Position: Principal of Level Cross Elementary School
Born:  Durham, NC
Years in Education: 15
Year Joined the Randolph County School System: 2020
Education: B.S- K-8 Interdisciplinary Studies (Western Governors University)
M.S-Mathematics (Western Governors University)
M.A-Curriculum and Instruction (Western Governors University)
M.A. Administration-Principal Fellows Program  (N.C. State University)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, running Spartan and road races
together, cooking, baking, singing karaoke, and spending time at the beach. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: From my first day with RCSS, I have felt at home. I love the family atmosphere and the love and support that I have witnessed and been given.  I simply cannot be in a better place than RCSS where we put "Students First in All We Do."

Name: Corey Culp
Position: Principal of Liberty Elementary School
Born: Midland, Texas
Years in education: 10
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2013
Education: B.S Petroleum Engineering (Texas Tech University)
Lateral Entry Certification (East Carolina University)
Master of School Administration - Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: My favorite activity is spending time with my family - my wife, my daughter, and my son.  We enjoy exploring new areas together and traveling altogether (especially to the mountains).  I also enjoy spending time with our church family, playing most sports activities (except golf!), and I love learning new things.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The Randolph County School System has a fantastic saying: "Students First in All We Do."  I have always appreciated this vision, and I believe Randolph County is just the school system to live out this ideal.  The people I am fortunate to serve with in "the trenches" adhere to this ideal, they truly love our students and do their best by them every day.

Name: Justin Pugh
Position: Principal of New Market Elementary School
Born: High Point, NC
Years in Education: 11
Year joined Randolph County School System: 2010
Education: B.S. Elementary Education (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
M.A. Executive Leadership (Gardner-Webb University)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, sitting on the beach, and watching the Tar Heels. 
Favorite thing about Randolph County School System: I was born and raised in Randolph County. I attended Trinity Elementary School and graduated from Trinity High School. The community and the people stand out as my favorite things. The students, parents, teachers, and central office staff make Randolph County School System a great place to work.

Name: Angela Harris
Position: Principal of Ramseur Elementary School
Born: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Years in education: 23
Year joined the Randolph County School System:  2004
Education: Honors Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Lakehead University); Bachelor of Education (Lakehead University); Masters of Art in Education (Wake Forest University); Graduate Certificate in School Leadership (Appalachian State University); AIG Licensure (Pembroke University)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, exercising, camping, and spending time with my family.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The Randolph County School System is unlike any other!  From the moment I moved to Randolph County from a different country, I have felt welcomed, supported, and a part of a great community of passionate educators.  This system does everything it can to help make students and staff successful. I couldn’t imagine being an educator anywhere else!
  

Name: Shawn Shoptaw
Position: Principal of Randleman Elementary School
Born: Orangeburg, SC
Years in education: 24
Year joined the Randolph County School System: (First employment was 2000) / 2023
Education: Bachelor of Science, Economics (Auburn University); Masters of Business Administration (Texas A&M University);
Post Masters, School Administration (Western Carolina University)
Hobbies/Interests: Flying, Camping, Beekeeping
Favorite thing about Randolph County School System: One of my favorite things about RCSS is the people. It's like an extended family where everyone is focused on the needs of our students and truly cares for each and every one of them.

Name: Jamie Armfield          
Position: Principal of Seagrove Elementary School
Born: Fayetteville, NC
Years in education: 19
Year joined RCSS: 2002
Education: Bachelor of Social Work (UNC-Greensboro)
M.Ed. (Elon University)
Post Masters - Administration (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, traveling, photography
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I love that RCSS is a family!  Everybody knows each other and supports one another.

Name: Paula LaPlant
Position: Principal of Southmont Elementary School
Born: Potsdam, NY
Years in education: 15
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2008
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Elementary Education Certificate (St. Lawrence University)
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Master of School Administration - Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, attending sporting events, exercising, reading, and going to the movies!
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System:  My favorite thing about RCSS is the people! I enjoy the family atmosphere and the dedication to the service of others that is demonstrated by our school community. I am honored and blessed to live, work, and to have had my children grow up in this supportive community!

Name: Beth Davis
Position: Principal of Tabernacle Elementary School
Born: Lexington, NC
Years in education: 17
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2018
Education: B.S. Elementary Education (High Point University)
M.A. - Administration (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my children, family, and friends. I also enjoy reading, walking, being outdoors, and traveling. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: One of my favorite things about RCSS is the support that is given. The community is amazing and the staff works together to create a team environment. The Randolph County School System truly does what is best for students! 

Name: Cindy Walker
Position: Principal of Trindale Elementary School
Born: Charlotte, NC
Years in education: 26
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 1992
Education: B.A. - Elementary Education (UNC-Greensboro); Masters of Arts - Reading Education (North Carolina A&T State University); Administrative Add-on (Gardner Webb University)  
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: My favorite thing about the RCSS is the family atmosphere. It's a place where you are known by your name, where people will talk to you, and you have a lot in common with.

Name: Ginger Williams
Position: Principal of Trinity Elementary School
Born: Wiesbaden, West Germany
Years in education: 24
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2005
Education: B.S. - Elementary Education & Middle Grades Education (Greensboro College)
M. Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (UNC-Greensboro)
Post Masters Certificate - School Administration (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoying reading, walking, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: One of my favorite things about RCSS is the team concept that everyone has within the school system.  We are definitely all working together to make sure our students succeed!