High School Principals

Name: Dr. Susan Chappell
Position: Principal of Eastern Randolph High School
Born: Asheboro, NC
Years in Education: 28
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 1995
Education: BS in Elementary Education (UNC-Greensboro)
M.Ed. Teaching and Learning K-12 (Liberty University)
Post-Master's Certification in Administration (Gardner-Webb University)
Ed.S in Educational Leadership (UNC-Greensboro)
EdD in Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy being with my family and going to the beach.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System:  As a ERHS graduate myself, it is a privilege to be able to serve the community that formed my foundation as a lifelong learner. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!

Name: Dennis Hamilton
Position: Principal of Providence Grove High School
Born: Greensboro, NC
Years in education: 27
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 1995
Education: B.S. – Physical Education (Charleston Southern University)
MSA (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Outdoor activities, family, church
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: Our students, teachers, and support staff

Name: Corey Phillips
Position: Principal of Randleman High School
Born: Concord, NC and grew up in Stanly County
Years in education: 19
Year joined the Randolph County School System: Started at RHS as Assistant Principal in 2020
Education: Bachelors from Guilford College - Masters from East Carolina University
Hobbies/Interests: - 4 Children - Wife Emma who is an Assistant Principal at Providence Grove High School - Watching Sports
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The best thing about RCSS is the family oriented culture that allows for positive, impactful relationships with colleagues, families, students, and employees throughout the county.

Name: Shea Setzer Grosch
Position: Principal of Randolph Early College High School
Born: Asheboro, NC
Years in education: 14
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2014
Education: Teaching Fellow and BA in English (UNC Chapel Hill)
M.Ed. - (Wake Forest University)
M.Ed. - School Administration (Western Carolina University)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, church, traveling, college football
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: Our students are wonderful.  It is a privilege to serve our students and community each day.  

Name: Brian Hodgin
Position: Principal of Southwestern Randolph High School
Born: Greensboro, NC
Years in education: 25
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2007
Education:  B.A. Physical Education (Western Carolina University)     
MSA  - School Leadership (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests:  Fishing, golf, and spending time with my family
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System:  The family atmosphere where all stakeholders do whatever it takes to help ensure our students achieve success.

Name:  Dr. Brian Toth
Position:  Principal of Trinity High School
Born:  Hamilton Ontario, Canada
Years in education: 25
Year joined the Randolph County School System:  1997 (through 2012); Returned to RCSS in 2016 
Education: B.S.- Biology Secondary Education (Asbury University)
MSA- North Carolina Principal Fellow (UNC-Greensboro)
Ed.S - (UNC-Greensboro); Ed.D - (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests:  Hiking and camping, traveling and reading
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System:  Our incredible students, families, and community. What a great place to live and work. 

Name: Eric W. Johnson
Position: Principal of Wheatmore High School
Born: Thomasville, NC
Years in education: 21
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2002
Education: B.A. - Business Administration (Catawba College)
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership (High Point University)
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball fan, crossword puzzle/suduko, outdoor activities
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The dedication to academic excellence with a focus on placing children first in all decisions.