07/17/2026
Welcome, Dr. Greene!
Chapel Hill High School leadership announcement! 🐯 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Greene has been approved by the CHCCS Board of Education as the next principal of Chapel Hill High School!
Dr. Greene, who in 2022 was named the Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to public education, is an accomplished educational leader with more than two decades of experience serving North Carolina public schools.
Since 2012, the aptly-named Dr. Greene has led Greene Central High School, guiding the school from low-performing status to becoming a Model STEM School of Distinction while increasing student achievement and graduation rates. Prior to that, he served as principal of Greene County Early College High School, where the school earned recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.
"I am honored to join the Chapel Hill High School community and excited to begin this new chapter,” said Dr. Greene. “I look forward to getting to know our students, staff, families and alumni while building on the school's tradition of excellence. Together, we will continue creating an environment where every student is challenged, supported and inspired to reach their full potential."
Beyond his work in schools, Dr. Greene has been a statewide advocate for public education, serving in numerous leadership roles that support principals, educators and students across North Carolina while helping develop the next generation of school leaders as an adjunct professor at East Carolina University.
Dr. Greene has earned four degrees from East Carolina University, including a Doctorate of Education, and was both a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and North Carolina Principal Fellow. His career has been defined by a commitment to academic excellence, student opportunity, and strong school communities.
Dr. Greene takes over for Dr. Steven Sullivan, who served with great dedication as the principal of Chapel Hill High School until health challenges required him to step away. We remain deeply grateful for his leadership and service to our school community.
Our heartfelt thanks also go to Ms. Jackie Ellis for her steady, reassuring guidance throughout the 2025-26 school year, and to Ms. Allison Scercy for her vital support as our current Interim Principal. We also want to extend our deepest appreciation to the entire CHHS administrative team and staff for their unwavering commitment and care during this period of transition.
Next, Meet and Greet: An opportunity for Dr. Greene to meet with families will be set up prior to the start of the next school year. Be on the lookout for more information soon.
Dr. Greene, welcome to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Chapel Hill High School. Go Tigers!