This week the subject of the Faculty Focus is Athletic Director, Gayle High. Mrs. High first joined the RMA family in 1992 when she was a kindergarten teacher half the day and then switched to a P.E. Coach for the second half. During these years, she also coached basketball and soccer teams, winning several conference championships. In 1999, she stopped teaching to stay at home and raise her two children. In these years, although she was not officially a part of the RMA faculty, she was very involved by being a board member, an auction chair, and doing much more to support the RMA community. In 2010, she officially came back taking over the Learning Resource Center where she tutored middle and lower school children for 3 years. In 2013, she took her current positon as AD where she currently spends countless hours making sure all the athletic programs run smoothly. RMA is very fortunate to have such a great person doing such amazing things on campus for all these years. To learn more about Mrs. High, check out the interview below.

Where did you attend college?

I attended Elon for undergraduate and then went back and got my masters at East Carolina.

What are your hobbies outside of school?

I enjoy playing tennis, exercising, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

What is the most difficult part of your job?

Scheduling

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Watching student athletes succeed on and off the court

What is your favorite quote?

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right” – Henry Ford

Describe an experience or person who made a tremendous impact on your life.

My mom taught me to be kind and appreciate other’s differences and unique qualities.

What is a little known fact about yourself?

I was a ball girl for WCT professional tennis circuit as a child

What is a pet peeve of yours?

When student athletes don’t dress up on game day

What is your favorite type of music?

Old time Rock and Roll

What (or who) inspired your career choice?

Mr. Garrett, my middle school track and field coach

What is your favorite thing about Rocky Mount Academy?

The feel of community that the students and faculty share while gaining an excellent education and athletic experience.