The Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved an interim principal and two new administrators at the July 21 meeting.

Stephon Goode. Interim Principal at Smith Middle School.

Stephon Goode. Interim Principal at Smith Middle School.

Philip Holmes, Interim Executive Director of Professional Learning and Project ADVANCE

Philip Holmes, Interim Executive Director of Professional Learning and Project ADVANCE

Stephon Goode was named the Interim Principal at Smith Middle School, replacing Philip Homes. Goode has been the school’s assistant principal for two years and completed its administrative internship. Before that, he taught at Estes Hills Elementary and in Warren County Schools.

Philip Holmes left Smith Middle school to be the Interim Executive Director of Professional Learning and Project ADVANCE.  Holmes was also the principal and assistant principal at Ephesus Elementary, and was an assistant principal intern at Estes Hills Elementary. Holmes replaces Rydell Harrison, who was named the district’s Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services earlier this month.

Finally, Scott Fearrington is now the Director of Community Schools after supervising the program for six years. He has also served as director of transportation, an after-school site director and a bus driver.  Fearrington replaces Mary Roberts who retired in June 2016.

Superintendent Tom Forcella said that all educators have built long-standing relationships with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, its students and its staff.

Scott Fearrington, Director of Community Schools.

Scott Fearrington, Director of Community Schools.

“When it came time to select administrators for these positions, we were able to hire these leaders from within, making for a smooth transition for everyone,” Forcella said. “I know the excellent level of service expected at Smith Middle, Instructional Services and Community Schools will continue in their capable hands.”

Fearrington starts his position effective immediately and Holmes and Good will start their new positions on August 2.