As the outgoing principal of Armuchee High School (AHS), Dr. John Rhoadarmer, officially takes on his new position as principal/CEO of the Floyd County College and Career Academy this upcoming summer, Superintendent Dr. Glenn White has appointed Mr. Joseph Pethel Principal of AHS, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Pethel has served as principal of Coosa Middle School (CMS) since Fall 2019.
“Mr. Pethel has the background, skills, and disposition needed to be an excellent principal. He is knowledgeable and will bring great enthusiasm to his new assignment at his alma mater,” said Dr. White. “I am fully confident in Mr. Pethel’s ability to lead Armuchee High School.”
Mr. Pethel’s career in education began during the 2004-2005 school year. He has been an administrator since 2013. Prior to becoming the Principal of Coosa Middle School he was the assistant principal at Armuchee Elementary two years, he taught at Adairsville Middle School for nine and a half years and served as their assistant principal for three and a half years. Pethel also has experience as a middle and high school coach and served as Adairsville Middle’s athletic director for six years. He graduated with an Educational Specialist degree and Educational Master’s degree from Jacksonville State University in Alabama and a Bachelor’s degree from Berry College.
“My appointment as principal of Armuchee High School is both a dream come true and an exciting, new mission. It has been a great honor to work and serve at Coosa Middle School alongside our amazing staff. Over the last two years and a half, I have formed lasting bonds with the teachers, staff, and students at Coosa Middle School. I also believe my time at CMS has prepared me for this leadership opportunity at Armuchee High School. I look forward to building relationships with the students, faculty, and the Armuchee community,” said Pethel.
Pethel said his philosophy of transformative leadership is about vision and support. His vision is to create a learning environment that allows students to be curious and joyful- to discover their passions and to confront the complex problems they face. He believes this vision can be accomplished if everyone is committed to love, teach, and learn. Partnering with the dedicated AHS faculty, it is his pledge to lead with these values.
Please join Floyd County Schools, and the Armuchee area especially, in welcoming Mr. Pethel to the Armuchee High School Principalship as he transitions to this administrative position beginning July 1, 2022.
