Knick Dixon

Knick (Nicholas) Dixon is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in school administration and instructional leadership. Currently serving as the Principal of Otis L. Hairston Middle School within Guilford County Schools since July 2020, Knick led the school to achieve the second highest academic growth in the district and rank in the top 3% in North Carolina based on end-of-grade tests. Additionally, Knick is a Standards Institute Leadership Facilitator at UnboundEd.org, providing training on effective teaching and equitable learning environments. Previous roles include serving as a Dean at NHA, where initiatives led to reduced suspensions and improved academic performance, and as an Assistant Principal at KIPP Nashville, implementing restorative practices and enhancing parent engagement. Knick possesses multiple degrees, with ongoing studies for a Doctor of Education at Western Carolina University and several master's degrees in education and leadership.