Eastern High Assistant Principal Earns

Employee of the Month Nod

Leigh Hebbard has been a steady presence at Eastern High for more than a decade. Often described as the “strong and silent type,” Hebbard can be found on the campus day or night, weekend or holiday. Saying he goes above and beyond doesn’t even begin to describe all that Hebbard does. After the fire at Eastern High, he served as the lead administrator for the Eastern High campus at GTCC-Greensboro. Not willing to accept that the campus closed on the weekend, Hebbard set up an office in a central administration building so he could work after hours. 

Hebbard has come a long way since his start as an athletic trainer not only with professional football, but also at the high school level. Hebbard’s career at Eastern High began as an athletic director. Though he has since moved on, he still continues to work with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and oversees the state wrestling tournament every winter.

 In the nomination submitted on his behalf, the parent referenced how Hebbard performs not only his job duties, but also those duties outside of his title, with excellence. His passion for education is evident through his selfless and unflappable dedication to Eastern High, even in the most trying times. For his overwhelming commitment to academic merit, Hebbard was selected as the October GCS Employee of the Month.  

As Employee of the Month, Hebbard received a $50 gift card from Sam’s Club, which has partnered with GCS to support the employee recognition program. During the month of October, his photo will hang at all GCS main offices as well as the Wendover Avenue Sam’s Club. In addition, the Guilford County Board of Education will recognize him at its October 9 meeting.

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