At its regularly scheduled business meeting on September 21, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of two new principals at Mason Elementary School and Seckinger High School. The new appointments are as follows:

• Mr. Ryan M. Wilson has been appointed as Principal of Mason Elementary School. Mr. Wilson currently serves as Assistant Principal at Jackson Elementary School.
• Mr. James “Jimmy” A. Fischer Jr. has been appointed as Principal of Seckinger High School. Mr. Fischer currently serves as Assistant Principal at Seckinger High.

Mr. Ryan M. Wilson, Principal of Mason Elementary School:

GCPS Employment: 

2015-Present               Assistant Principal, Jackson Elementary School

2022-2023                   Assistant Principal, Duncan Creek Elementary School                                  

                                    Assistant Principal, Jackson Elementary School

2014-2015                   Social Studies Teacher, Northbrook Middle School                                   

2008-2014                   Math Teacher, Hull Middle School

2007-2008                   Substitute Teacher

Other Employment

2003-2007                  Superintendent/Financial Analyst, Manor Homes Inc.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science— Valdosta State University

Master’s degree in Teaching— Mercer University

Specialist’s degree in Teacher Leadership— Piedmont College

Mr. Wilson is a graduate of the 2022 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 15, and the 2015 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 6.

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Mr. James “Jimmy” A.  Fischer Jr., Principal of Seckinger High School:

GCPS Employment:

2021-Present               Assistant Principal, Seckinger High School

2019-2021                   Assistant Principal, Norcross High School

2012-2019                   Assistant Principal,Central Gwinnett High School

2008-2012                   Science Teacher, Osborne Middle School

2005-2008                   Special Education Teacher, Dyer Elementary School

2004-2005                   Elementary Teacher, Dyer Elementary School

2003-2004                   Stellar Substitute, Dyer Elementary School

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture— The University of Georgia

Master’s degree in Leadership— Shorter College

Specialist’s degree in Educational Administration and Policy— The University of Georgia

Mr. Fischer is a graduate of the 2018 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 12, and the 2012 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 3.