Administration
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School Leadership
- Dr. Darryl Thomas, Principal
- Mr. Cortez Bryant, Asst. Principal
- Mrs. Monkea Bryant, Asst. Principal
- Ms. Virginia Bullock, Asst. Principal
Dr. Darryl Thomas, Principal
Ph: 252-514-6400
Degrees & Certifications:
Ed.D, Education Leadership, ECU
M.Ed, Education Administration, ECU
I am excited to serve as the principal of New Bern High School. A community school committed to serving all stakeholders. As a graduate of New Bern High School, this is a homecoming for me in my educational journey.
I started my educational career as a teacher in 2004 with Pitt County Schools, spending seven years as a Business Education teacher. As a teacher I was able to provide students with relevant and rigorous learning opportunities, serving on leadership teams, creating school-wide initiatives that addressed student needs by creating clubs to build positive relationships and creating at-risk student organizations.
My previous administrative experience included being an assistant principal at Washington High School, South Central High School, and J.H. Rose High School for almost six years. For the past seven years, I served as the principal of E.B. Aycock Middle School for five years and the principal of J.H. Rose High School for the past two years.
My foundational years in education were all in Craven County Schools. I attended Trent Park, Oaks Road, F.R. Danyus (5th Grade), H.J. MacDonald, and Grover C. Fields before attending and graduating from New Bern High School in 1998. My academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, a Master's in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate of Education, all earned from East Carolina University.
Again, I am humbled and honored to return to my alma mater to lead and work with this wonderful staff. All students deserve access to rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences designed to meet their unique needs, preparing them to be college or career ready. By continuing to partner with families and the community, we will continue to grow, build positive stakeholder relationships, implement innovative instructional supports, create integral structural systems, and continue equity-based initiatives.
Mr. Cortez Bryant, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Monkea Bryant, Asst. Principal
Ph: 252-514-6400
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. Criminal Justice ECU
NC Teach Program ECU
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Liberty University
M. Ed. School Administration Gardner-Webb University
My name is Monkea Bryant, and I am proud to be a New Bern native, a product of Craven County Schools, and a graduate of New Bern High School. Returning to my alma mater as Assistant Principal is both a privilege and an honor, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the school and community that played such an important role in my own educational journey.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and completed the NC Teach Program at East Carolina University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, and a Master of Arts in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University.
Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of serving Craven County Schools in a variety of instructional and leadership roles, including 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, Lead MTSS Interventionist, Test Coordinator, and Interim Assistant Principal at H.J. MacDonald Middle School. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to improving student achievement through data-driven decision-making, the effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and collaborative leadership.
Beyond the classroom, I have enjoyed building meaningful relationships with students and families through my roles as Girls Track Coach and Assistant Cheer Coach. These experiences have strengthened my belief that meaningful connections and high expectations are essential to student success.
As Assistant Principal at New Bern High School, I am committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to partnering with our students, families, staff, and community as we continue the tradition of excellence at New Bern High School and prepare every student for success beyond graduation.
Ms. Virginia Bullock, Asst. Principal
Ph: 252-514-6400
Virginia.Bullock@cravenk12.org
Degrees and Certifications:
M.Ed. • May 2017 • East Carolina University
NCTeach Program • May 2007 • East Carolina University
BA, English Literature • May 2004 • East Carolina University
My name is Virginia Bullock. I was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. I am a Pitt County native, and a product of public education. I come from a family of farmers, educators, and military. I am an alumni of East Carolina University, where I received a B.A. in English Literature and my Masters in Administration. Although I started my educational career in Pitt County, I have been working in Craven County since 2008. I am a dual certified ELA and Social Studies teacher with over 10 years of experience in the classroom. Over the years I have held numerous roles in and out of the classroom including leadership teams, Instructional Leader, and Professional Development Trainer. During my time in education I have also had the opportunity to coach sports. I was a head volleyball coach for HMS for 8 years and a softball and track coach for two years. I have implemented multiple school-wide community service projects including food drives and free after-school peer tutoring services involving community high schoolers and middle schoolers. Overall, I have worked in the education field for the last 21+ years, serving Craven County for the last 18. In 2016, I started my journey in Administration where I was able to work with all three levels of education and multiple local Craven School schools. In 2017 I was hired at West Craven Middle as an Assistant Principal where I served as the EC Administrator and Testing Coordinator for the last four years. I continue to work hard on building working relationships with our County’s families and businesses and look forward to my new leadership role here at New Bern High.