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Administration

Dr. Matthew Tipton

Principal

 

Hello Vikings!!

I am excited to join the faculty at Cleveland Early College High School! I look forward to working with students and families from all school zones within Cleveland County Schools. Students attending CECHS will have a unique opportunity to experience both advanced high school courses and college classes. I am confident the faculty at CECHS will challenge students with appropriate rigor while meeting their individual needs. I look forward to continuing the partnership with Cleveland Community College in serving the students of CCS. I can't wait to meet our students, get to know them, and work with them as they embark on this unique learning experience!

I began my administrative career at Kings Mountain High School, where I served as Assistant Principal from 2015 to 2021. In the summer of 2021, I transitioned to become the Principal at Kings Mountain Middle School, where I served for the past three years. Before moving into administration, I taught high school history at both Chase and East Rutherford High Schools for ten years. During my time as a teacher, I also coached baseball. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Belmont Abbey College in 2005 and obtained both my Master's in Administration (2015) and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University (2018). I am married to Julia Tipton, and we have two children, Ava and Myles. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and working outside. Needless to say, with Ava, who is 16, and Myles, who is 4, I stay busy most of the time! Go Vikings!

Email: mwtipton@clevelandcountyschools.org

Extension: 6110