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By: TMP Reports

Posted: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:03 am

Bill Spurlock will be the next principal of Oakland High School, Director of Schools Harry Gill Jr. announced today.

Spurlock has the right mix of leadership abilities and team building qualities to work with the faculty at Oakland and continue the tremendous progress that has been made the past two years, Gill said.

“Bill Spurlock has some big shoes to fill, but I’m confident he understands what is needed to move Oakland forward,” Gill said. “He understands the importance of working with the faculty and he’s done some great things academically at Riverdale. I anticipate he’ll do the same at Oakland and will continue the school’s proud tradition.”

As the next principal, Gill expects for Spurlock to carry on with the recent innovations at the school, including the International Baccalaureate program and the building trades program. Gill also says Spurlock is “firm but fair,” and has what is needed to maintain appropriate discipline practices at the school.

Spurlock most recently served as an assistant principal at Riverdale High School, a position he has held for the past eight years. He has been an educator for 23 years including a 10-year stint at Oakland as a science teacher.

“I see myself as coming in as a supporter right now,” Spurlock said. “I need to get in the school to see how I can help the programs along. I’m excited to be a part of the Oakland family again. I want to uphold the tradition of those who’ve held the position before me — that of academic excellence.”

Spurlock succeeds Principal Butch Vaughn, who recently announced his retirement from public education to become headmaster of Providence Christian Academy, a pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade private school.

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Member Opinions:

By: appdancer on 9/19/08
Bill Spurlock is a FINE young educator and will do well in a top principal position. I worked with him for many years, during regular school sessions and also in summer school, and observed that he is indeed firm and fair. He also has good sense and judgment and is a well-trained professional. I applaud this choice!

steve cates

By: BigBlueBubba on 9/20/08
What is Butch going to do now, dig up money?

By: dawoodard on 9/21/08
Glad to see him go