Johnston County Public Schools names two new principals Submitted by JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SMITHFIELD — Crystal Gregory was named the principal of Innovation Academy at South Campus, and Tami Poland was named principal of Polenta Elementary at a special Johnston County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2. Both will take their new positions Jan. 3. Gregory comes to Johnston County Public Schools from the Wake County public school system. She has served in education over the last decade, most recently as assistant principal at Willow
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Spring High School in Fuquay-Varina. Gregory shared that she feels a deep connection to the school, as her children currently attend IASC. “I am coming from Wake County, but moving to Innovation Academy feels like coming home,” Gregory said. “Our family chose the personalized educational experience that the school offers for our own children, and I believe that all families should have access to this type of education.” Gregory brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role, having served as assistant principal at both Willow Spring High School and Fuquay-Varina High School.
Tami Poland was named principal of Polenta Elementary at a recent special meeting of the Johnston County Board of Education. She begins as principal Jan. 3.
Crystal Gregory was named principal of Innovation Academy at South Campus at a recent special meeting of the Johnston County Board of Education. She begins her work as principal Jan. 3.
