Administration
Andy Roberts
Principal
Andy Roberts
Mr. Andy Roberts is a Shelby High graduate, who played football and earned his BS in Chemistry at Guilford College. Later, he received his Masters in Administration from Gardner-Webb University. Mr Roberts was a Science teacher and football coach at both Shelby (2003-2011) and Crest (2011-2016) High Schools. He then served as an Assistant Principal at Crest Middle from 2016- 2023. He has two kids Eli, a student at NC State University and Andi Ruth, a student at Duke University.
Christy Hamrick
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Christy Hamrick
Ms. Christy Hamrick is a product of Cleveland County Schools, graduating from Shelby High School, go Lions! She continued her education at CCC, Limestone College, UNCC, and Gardner-Webb University. She began her career as a teacher at Marion Intermediate School before transferring to SMS in 2004. She is a National Board Certified Teacher.
Ms. Hamrick has experience as an instructional leader in the district and is excited about being a support to the SMS family. Her goal is to collaborate with staff and families to support every student in attaining growth, experiencing success, and working toward achieving their goals.
Scott Randall
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Scott Randall
Mr. Scott Randall is the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at SMS this year.
Mr. Randall's professional experiences include elementary and middle school science, math, and social studies experience. He has taught 7th grade math and science at Burns Middle.
Mr. Randall, a graduate of Appalachian State University, lives in Morganton.
Elizabeth Emery
6th Grade Asst. Principal
Elizabeth Emery
Mrs. Elizabeth Emery is originally from Virginia. She attended Gardner-Webb University where she was a soccer player and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She later earned her Masters in School Administration at Gardner-Webb. Mrs. Emery has taught second, sixth, and seventh grades.
She is certified Elementary Education, Middle Grades Language Arts, and School Administration. She is starting her 24th year in education and 8th as a school administrator. Elizabeth and her husband Chris have two children, Ryan and Bailee.