I am excited to serve as the new principal for Lexington Senior High School. 

I am currently in my 4th year as a high school principal and my 7th year in administration.

“I truly felt like the decision was made for me to come to LSHS from Hickory. As a native of Winston-Salem, NC, I am blessed to have this opportunity to work in a great district and at a high school with an incredible amount of history. 

I am coming to Lexington Senior High School from Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School. I took over HCAM prior to COVID, but during my time, we increased our magnet enrollment by doubling the size of the student body, increasing all EOC scores, including Math 1, and I was honored to be the 2021 Hickory Public Schools Principal of the Year. 

I am glad that I have this opportunity at LSHS. We are going to work tirelessly to get students engaged and back to enjoying what school has to offer. This school has so much potential, and I hope to build the relationships necessary to help the school reach that potential and much, much more!!!

About Me

Born in Winston-Salem, NC

Graduate of North Carolina Central University

Married to Laura Tyson Puryear

Children

Eric, Jr

Sanaa

Drew

Puryear's Experiences

2019 - 2022 - Principal at Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School

2017 - 2019 - AP, RJ Reynolds High School

2016 - 2017 - AP, Hickory High School

2011 - 2015 - Head Football Coach, Atkins High School

2010 - 2011 - Head Football Coach, Red Springs High School

2009 - 2010 - Head Football Coach, Southern Lee High School

2005 - 2009 - Defensive Coordinator, Johnson C. Smith University