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. Most recently, in May 2013, Aron earned his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Western Carolina University.
Aron taught English and coached Varsity Boy's 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 currently in his 2nd year as Assistant Superintendent in the Newton-Conover City Schools system and in his 19th year overall as a public school educator.
Aron resides in Sherrills Ford, NC with his wife of 14 years, Mandy, and his two sons Trysten (age 8), and Layton (age 4). 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.
Aron taught English and coached Varsity Boy's 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 currently in his 2nd year as Assistant Superintendent in the Newton-Conover City Schools system and in his 19th year overall as a public school educator.
Aron resides in Sherrills Ford, NC with his wife of 14 years, Mandy, and his two sons Trysten (age 8), and Layton (age 4). 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.