Aron Gabriel's Biography
Aron is a native of Catawba County. He attended Bandys High School where he lettered in 3
sports as a senior. He graduated from Bandys High School in 1992 and attended Montreat
College on a basketball scholarship. Aron was a 4-year starter for the Cavaliers and finished his
career as the all-time leading scorer in Montreat College history. He also finished his career as
the holder of 20 school records including most 3-point field goals in one game (11). Aron
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montreat College in 1996 with a BA in English Education.
He was inducted into the Montreat College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. In May 2013, Aron
earned his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Western Carolina University.
Aron taught English and coached JV & Varsity Boys Basketball at East Lincoln High School and
Bandys High School for the first 7 years of his career in public education. Aron then spent 2
years as an assistant principal at Bandys High School and South Iredell High School before
becoming a principal at Springs Academy in 2005. After 4 years as principal at Springs
Academy (where he was named the Iredell-Statesville Schools Principal of the Year in 2008) and
a 1 year stint as principal at Northview IB School, Aron returned to South Iredell High School as
principal. During his 3 years at South Iredell, the school had the highest academic growth for 3
consecutive years as well as the highest Teacher Working Conditions Survey composite for 3
consecutive years among the district's 8 high schools. South Iredell's football team also won a
State 2AA Championship during his tenure as principal. Aron is in his 10th year as part of the
Newton-Conover City Schools. He spent 5 years as the Associate Superintendent before being
named Superintendent in August 2018. He is currently in his 5th school year of service leading
this amazing school system.
Aron resides in Conover, NC with his wife of nearly 21 years, Mandy, and his two sons Trysten
and Layton. Aron acknowledges the blessings he has been given in life and sees service on the
Hearts and Hope Foundation Board as a way to give back in honor and memory of those who
have graciously shared with him.
sports as a senior. He graduated from Bandys High School in 1992 and attended Montreat
College on a basketball scholarship. Aron was a 4-year starter for the Cavaliers and finished his
career as the all-time leading scorer in Montreat College history. He also finished his career as
the holder of 20 school records including most 3-point field goals in one game (11). Aron
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montreat College in 1996 with a BA in English Education.
He was inducted into the Montreat College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. In May 2013, Aron
earned his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Western Carolina University.
Aron taught English and coached JV & Varsity Boys Basketball at East Lincoln High School and
Bandys High School for the first 7 years of his career in public education. Aron then spent 2
years as an assistant principal at Bandys High School and South Iredell High School before
becoming a principal at Springs Academy in 2005. After 4 years as principal at Springs
Academy (where he was named the Iredell-Statesville Schools Principal of the Year in 2008) and
a 1 year stint as principal at Northview IB School, Aron returned to South Iredell High School as
principal. During his 3 years at South Iredell, the school had the highest academic growth for 3
consecutive years as well as the highest Teacher Working Conditions Survey composite for 3
consecutive years among the district's 8 high schools. South Iredell's football team also won a
State 2AA Championship during his tenure as principal. Aron is in his 10th year as part of the
Newton-Conover City Schools. He spent 5 years as the Associate Superintendent before being
named Superintendent in August 2018. He is currently in his 5th school year of service leading
this amazing school system.
Aron resides in Conover, NC with his wife of nearly 21 years, Mandy, and his two sons Trysten
and Layton. Aron acknowledges the blessings he has been given in life and sees service on the
Hearts and Hope Foundation Board as a way to give back in honor and memory of those who
have graciously shared with him.