Middle School Principals

Name: Anthony Grosch          
Position:  Principal of Northeastern Randolph Middle School
Born: Fayetteville, NC
Years in education: 18 
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2005
Education: B.A. Exercise & Sports Science (UNC-Chapel Hill) 
MSA - School Leadership (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, time at the beach, and time with my Tar Heels
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I have worked in three distinct communities in two different levels within RCSS and everywhere I have been, I have worked with wonderful students and caring parents. 

Name: Melanie Richey 
Position: Principal of Randleman Middle School
Born: West Palm Beach, FL
Years in education: 14
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2014
Education: B.S. Marketing (Clemson University)
Certificate in Middle Grades Education (Kennesaw State University)
MSA North Carolina Principal Fellow (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, Clemson football, reading, photography, going to the beach
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: The students, parents, staff, and community members make RCSS a great place to work and learn. 

Name: Dr. James Johnson
Position: Principal of Southeastern Randolph Middle School
Years in Education: 20
Year joined RCSS: 2011
Education: B.A. Elementary Education (High Point University)
M.Ed. Educational Leadership (High Point University)
Ed.D. Teaching and Learning (Argosy University)
Hobbies/Interests: Family, playing and watching sports (baseball, basketball, football, golf, running) and reading
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: I love the families (community and employees) I work with.  The community has a true passion to help each other and especially the students.

Name: Michael Crider
Position: Principal of Southwestern Randolph Middle School
Born: Springfield, Ohio
Years in Education: 17
Year Joined the Randolph County School System: 2014
Education: B.A. - Integrated Social Studies Education (Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
MSA - North Carolina Principal Fellow (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, traveling, attending sporting events, golf, cooking, exercising
Favorite Thing About the Randolph County School System: I enjoy the fact that everyone works as a team to help each other out. The people I have come in contact with are so welcoming and eager to collaborate. The communities show tremendous support for their schools and it's a great thing to be a part of. 

Name: Aaron Barr 
Position: Principal of Trinity Middle School
Born: High Point, NC
Years in education: 22
Year joined the Randolph County School System: 2018
Education: B.A. - Middle Grades Education (UNC-Charlotte)
M.Ed. - Instructional Systems Technology (UNC-Charlotte)
Post Master's Certificate - Administration (Gardner-Webb)
Ed.S. - (UNC-Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: Being with family, watching the Tar Heels play basketball, running when I can, listening to music.
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful!  I look forward to building relationships in Randolph County with staff, students, and co-workers.

Name:  Matt Smith
Position: Principal of Wheatmore Middle School
Born: Waynesville, NC
Years in education:  15
Year joined the Randolph County School System:  2009
Education: B.S. - Middle Grades Language arts and Social Studies (Appalachian State University)
Master of School Administration (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, church, golf, and watching sports - especially football and NASCAR. 
Favorite thing about the Randolph County School System: RCSS truly operates as a family; the district is full of supportive people who want to help each other out and do what is best for kids. We have wonderful students, staff, and families in Randolph County who make the Randolph County School System a great place to work. I am thankful and blessed to work in such a great school system!