Adairsville Middle School Principal Tony Stanfill led the charge to transform AMS into the very first state STEM certified school in the county, so it was no surprise that he jumped at the chance to lead Adairsville High School, home of the Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Technology, and Math!
“I am deeply honored and excited to become Adairsville High’s next principal,” said Stanfill. “I appreciate Superintendent Terza and the school board for having faith in me to continue the excellent Magnet program and to continue to raise the academic standards for all kids. I absolutely loved everything about AMS, but I am excited to get back to my high school roots.”
Stanfill started his educational career as a high school English teacher in Alabama and the west central part of Georgia. After 14 years in that role and others, Stanfill served as an assistant principal in Cusseta, Georgia, before moving to Bartow County. While in the Bartow County School System, Stanfill worked one year as an assistant principal at Cass Middle School and the last seven years as principal of AMS.
“AMS and AHS are special because they have a small-town feel,” said Stanfill. “We say we are all family and it's true. Of all the places I have ever worked, Adairsville has been the most special because everyone is friendly and has pride in their community. It is truly an exceptional place. It might sound cliche, but until you live here, send your kids to school here, attend church here, and participate in sports here, you will never know.”
Stanfill’s wife, Amber, is also a proud Tiger. She has been a nurse at the high school for the last eight years. Their two daughters, Olivia (12) and Hailey (9), also sport the green and gold and are filled with the “306 pride.”
“I can’t wait to open the new school building addition in the coming months,” added Stanfill. “I also look forward to handing my former students’ their diplomas as they walk across the stage on
graduation day!”