Position: Principal
School: North Stanly High School
School District: Stanly County Schools
City, State: New London, NC
Danny Poplin was nominated by his colleague, Mandy Efird.
"I worked under Danny when I was teaching. Then, he hired me as an assistant principal," said Efird. "He is an incredible leader who leads with common sense. He is down-to-earth and approachable. Danny respects all staff and values everyone's input, from teachers to custodians. He is focused and driven by what is best for students. He uses data to make decisions that have students' best interests at heart. Danny trusts his staff and provides opportunities for everyone to be successful. He has a positive rapport with all stakeholders. Students, parents, and teachers all love Danny Poplin!