Our History

The Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence (NHSFE) is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds in support of Norcross High School.  We help bridge the gap between state and county funding, and play a pivotal role in generating the funds and resources necessary to provide the level of excellence and education desired for ALL students at NHS.

Norcross High School is one of the largest schools in Georgia. NHS is a Title I school and offers the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme curriculum. Our school’s population is diverse: approximately 52 percent of students are Hispanic, over 28 percent of students are African American, 13 percent of students are White, nearly 4 percent of students are Asian, and 3 percent identify as Other. Two-third of these students qualify for free and reduced lunch. It is estimated that over 35 different languages are spoken at home.

Our Vision

Every student at Norcross High School will be prepared to excel in college, career and life.

Our Mission

Ensure the success of all students at Norcross High School by building community support and by raising funds to cultivate excellence in academics, arts and athletics.

Our Beliefs

All students are capable of being successful. Through community involvement and support, as well as working in partnership with the school, we can positively impact all students.

Our Team

Caroline Grant

CO-PRESIDENT

Caroline and her husband Rusty have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2007 with their three children. She has a BBA in Finance from Texas Christian ...
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Kirk Barton

Athletics Director

Kirk has been at Norcross High School since 1999. He has taught Health and PE, was an assistant football coach and the head Girls Track coach.  Kirk is ...
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Will Bishop

Principal

Mr. Bishop was named Principal of Norcross High School in the spring of 2012. Before coming to Norcross High School, he was an Assistant Principal, math ...
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Erin Griffin

CO-PRESIDENT

Erin and her husband, Mike have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2007 with their two children. Their oldest is a member of the Blue Devil Class of 2025. ...
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Jaishree Knauff

Treasurer

Jai joined the Foundation Board in 2022.   Both of Jai’s children, Sammy (NHS Class of 2022) and Sonia (NHS Class of 2025) have attended the Norcross ...
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Jessica Sapough

Secretary

Jessica and her husband Kevin have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2000 and are the proud parents of Henry (Norcross Class ...
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Elizabeth Frisbee

Faculty Board Members

Elizabeth has been teaching Mathematics at Norcross High School since 1998 and has served on the Foundation Board of Directors ...
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Ashley Watson

Assistant Principal

Ashley Watson has been an Assistant Principal at Norcross High School since July of 2014. Before coming to Norcross High School, she was a World Language ...
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Nicci Schemmel

Parent Board Members

Nicci and her husband, Scott, have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2011. Nicci graduated with a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. ...
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Meredith Hilton

Parent Board Members

Meredith Hilton gained her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley ...
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Kristine Koehler

Parent Board Members

Kristine and her husband, Eric, have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2003. She graduated from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN with a Bachelor ...
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Dana Zamuel

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Shelly Regina

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Scott Schemmel

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Mike Trinidad

Parent Board Members

Mike and his wife, Debra, have lived in Peachtree Corners over 15 years. Their daughter, Lyndsey, has been a part of the Norcross school cluster since ...
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Toby Anderson

PARENT BOARD MEMBERS

Toby Anderson is a Financial Advisor with Arista Financial Group. Prior to joining Arista, Toby held roles at Edward Jones, Pacific Life, Voya Investment ...
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Leah Bilz

Parent Board Members

Leah Bilz and her husband, Tommy, have lived in Peachtree Corners since 2007. Leah graduated from University of Georgia in 1998 and has worked in various ...
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Andrew Brereton

PARENT BOARD MEMBERS

Andrew and his wife Lindsay joined the Foundation Board in 2019. They have two daughters, the oldest is a 2015 NHS graduate. Andrew served as a community ...
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Eric Christ

Parent Board Members

Eric joined the Foundation Board in 2018. Eric is the CEO of a healthcare software company based in Peachtree Corners. He serves the community as a member ...
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Jed DeLong

Parent Board Members

Jed joined the Foundation Board in 2017.  He is a Native Atlantan and is a graduate of the University of Georgia.  Jed started ...
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Carrie DeLong

Parent Board Members

Carrie joined the Foundation Board in 2017.  She has 20 years of experience with Philips Healthcare, most recently focused on ...
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Tiffany Ellner

Parent Board Members

After graduating from Norcross High School, Tiffany earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia and a JD from Georgia State University College ...
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Katie Lester

Parent Board Members

Katie joined the Foundation Board in 2022. She received a Bachelor of Art degree from Furman University and is originally from South Carolina. Katie and ...
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Aaron C. Lupuloff

Vice President

Aaron C. Lupuloff currently serves as Vice President of the NHS Foundation for Excellence. In the past, Aaron served as president and treasurer of the ...
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Tracy O’Leary

PARENT BOARD MEMBERS

Tracy began serving on the Foundation in 2014.  Tracy has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia and a Masters in Taxation ...
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Veronica Pomeranz

Parent Board Members

Veronica earned her Undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling both from Indiana University. She currently is in private ...
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It is the policy of Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence, Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in an employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to request an accommodation of modification or to make a complaint due to discrimination of any program, activity, or service, please contact at

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