Jonathan Tyson

As the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance for Union County Public Schools, Dr. Jonathan Tyson supports the superintendent and leads his team in overseeing all areas of school performance, student accountability, and federal programs.

Prior to becoming the assistant superintendent of school performance in December 2022, Dr. Tyson served in various leadership roles within Union County including director of research and accountability and director of school performance.

Prior to moving into these district-level leadership positions, Dr. Tyson served as a high school principal for seven years at Piedmont High School. As the principal of Piedmont High School, he experienced great success with student achievement as measured by test scores and a high graduation rate, as well as athletics, visual and performing arts, and philanthropic endeavors. Dr. Tyson attributes the success to great teamwork by the students, parents, faculty, and administration. He was recognized as the 2017 Wells Fargo District Principal of the Year.

Dr. Tyson served as assistant principal at Forest Hills High School. He also taught at East Union Middle School and Forest Hills High School prior to moving into school administration. While a teacher, he coached, basketball.

Dr. Tyson’s education includes a B.S. in Education from Wingate University, where he played basketball. He received a Master in Education from East Carolina, his Certificate of Educational Leadership from Wingate University, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership Wingate University.