About Mr. Porter

Adrien Porter is in his first year as principal of Forest Hills High School. Mr. Porter previously served as principal of Union County Early College. Mr. Porter has spent 22 years in education, all of which have been with Union County Public Schools. Prior to UCEC, Mr. Porter served as a Business teacher and Assistant Principal at Forest Hills High School. Mr. Porter also was the Site Administrator for the pilot program at Union County Technical Academy. As a classroom teacher, Mr. Porter was awarded teacher of the year at Forest Hills High School along with being named CTE Unsung Hero. As an administrator, Mr. Porter has been a part of numerous initiatives that have made a positive impact on teaching and learning. 

Mr. Porter's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from South Carolina State University. Mr. Porter was very active while in college, by being a member of the Student Council, SCSU Cheerleader, and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated. 

Mr. Porter is originally from Buffalo, NY and yes, he is a Buffalo Bills fan and loves Buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing. During his free time, Mr. Porter enjoys spending time with his incredible wife, Akimme, and their four beautiful daughters, Kadrian, Adynne, Kalynne, and Adalynne.

Contact Mr. Porter

• Email: adrien.porter@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Ms. Blakney

• Email: kelly.blakney@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Ms. Bricker

• Email: mallory.bricker@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mr. Thomas

I am excited for the opportunity to help lead Forest Hills High School as an Assistant Principal. I will be entering my 14th year in education and my 9th at Forest Hills High. I am a native of Polkton, NC and have been in this area most of my life.

I attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where I played football and earned a bachelor of science in exercise science in 2009.  While coaching at UNCP, I earned a master of arts in teaching with a concentration in physical education in 2011.

I started my teaching career at Anson High in 2011 in the PE department. While at Anson, I worked with all sports as the head strength coach, and coached football and basketball. I started the Bearcat Athletic Support Foundation, where I was able to raise funds to help support the athletic programs. Through that endeavor, I found a passion for administration and completed an add-on Master in School Administration at Gardner Webb University in 2016. I came to Forest Hills High School in the fall of 2016 where I taught history, coached football, and served as the interim athletic director.

In the fall of 2018, I made the move to full-time athletic director and administrator. I have served on the admin team, where I was tasked as transportation coordinator, administrator of facility and maintenance, as well as department oversight of several academic departments, among various other duties.

I have a team-first mentality. I believe in principle-centered leadership and hope to help the admin team make strategic improvements at our school.

I will be the assistant principal for students with last names A-G. I look forward to partnering with students, parents, staff, and stakeholders to help continue the positive growth and environment at Forest Hills High School.   

My wife Shannon and I live in Marshville with our 5-year-old daughter Addison and our 1-year-old daughter Julia. I serve as the chair of the Marshville Park advisory board and am a member of the Bulldog Club at Wingate University. 

Contact Mr. Thomas

• Email: jacob.thomas@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Ms. Williams

• Email: kimberly.williams@ucps.k12.nc.us

• Dr. Bashawn Harris
• 704-296-0824, ext. 4031

• Principal: Adrien Porter
• Representative: Richard Kenner