Buncombe County Schools names more new principals for 2024-25 school year: What to know

ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County Schools Superintendent Rob Jackson has announced two additional new school principals for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a June 14 news release.

The announcement follows five new principals named earlier in June.

“We are looking forward to the leadership of both of these principals,” Jackson said in the news release of the most recent appointments.

“Having each been students and teachers in our school system, they have a deep appreciation for the tradition of excellence and commitment to continuous improvement that defines Buncombe County Schools. They are committed to serving students and families and empowering teacher leadership in these two amazing schools.”

Here's what we know about each of the new administrators, whose assignments are effective July 1:

Miranda Wheeler

Administrative assignment: Principal of Woodfin Elementary School.

Wheeler joins Buncombe County from Asheville City Schools, where she was principal of Montford North Star Academy. A 22-year educator, Wheeler also served as an assistant principal for the Asheville City and Yancey County school system.

This marks a return to Buncombe County Schools for Wheeler, who spent two years teaching math at North Buncombe Middle School. She is a graduate of North Buncombe High School.

Josh Fisher

Administrative assignment: Principal of Joe P. Eblen Intermediate School.

Fisher has been with Buncombe County Schools for 15 years, most recently as an assistant principal at North Buncombe Middle School. He has also served as an assistant principal at Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy, and Valley Springs Middle School, where he also taught physical education and served as the school’s athletic director.

Fisher is an Erwin High School graduate.

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Sarah Honosky is the city government reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. News Tips? Email [email protected] or message on Twitter at @slhonosky. Please support local, daily journalism with a subscription to the Citizen Times.

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