06/18/2026
Congratulations Dr. Mathis!
Dr. Brian Mathis
Executive Director, Vance Charter School, Henderson, NC
Dr. Brian Mathis has served North Carolina’s public schools for 27 years. He is beginning his ninth year as Executive Director of Vance Charter School in Henderson, NC.
He graduated from Appalachian State University in 1999 and began his career as a physical education teacher and coach. He earned his Master of School Administration from NC State University and was assigned an assistant principalship in 2009. From 2011 through 2018, he served as an elementary and high school principal. Brian attained his Doctor of Education in 2017 from East Carolina University. Brian believes in providing education and opportunity for all students that allow them to thrive in the workplace, university setting, or military service.
He is married to his wife, Jenny. They have a daughter, Julianna, and a German Shepherd, Josie.