Superintendent

Dr. Bill Griffin

Dr. Bill Griffin has been in public education for more than 28 years.  He says his goal is to consistently establish an inviting and successful work environment for all employees.  He is a known leader that is excited to work with the school, community, and district office of Alexander County Schools with a committed effort to promote student and staff success.

Griffin began his career in public education in 1996 where he was a physical education teacher and a high school varsity football and baseball coach. He entered his first year in administration as an assistant principal at West Caldwell High School in 2004. In his 20 years of school leadership, he has served as a middle school principal, Executive Director, and most recently for the past six years as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Caldwell County Schools. He has earned college degrees from Appalachian State University and Gardner-Webb University.  

 
Dr. Griffin is happily married to Meredith Griffin who has also served in school leadership for more than 10 years. Together they have 3 boys Barett (20), Gabe (19), and Hayden (16).  When not working in school leadership, Dr. Griffin loves sports and the outdoors. He enjoys watching college and professional football, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He is eager to begin working with Alexander County Schools and the Alexander County community.