Roberson High School Principal Named Buncombe County Schools Principal of the Year

Allison is a graduate of Owen High School and has worked in Buncombe County Schools for nearly three decades, including 17 years at A.C. Reynolds High School as a math teacher and assistant principal. He then served as principal of Nesbitt Discovery Academy for four years before becoming principal at Roberson in 2018. “When you see Mr. Allison in a classroom or hallway with students, it’s easy to see how much they mean to him and how much he loves TC Roberson High School,” said Dr. Jackson. “We are delighted that his family, students and staff were able to be part of the surprise and witness him receive this honor.”

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Allison was voted by his peers as Buncombe County Schools’ Principal of the Year. He will be officially honored at the October 3 School Board meeting, with special recognition from the Buncombe County Schools Foundation and First Citizens Bank. He will now represent BCS in the Western Region Principal of the Year election.

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