Ben Herron will take over as interim principal at Putnam County’s White Plains Academy, as current principal Joe Joe Matheney takes a medical leave of absence.
Herron will finish out this school year, according to Director Of Schools Corby King. Herron currently serves as assistant principal and athletics director at Algood Middle School. He has served in that role for five years.
“We are excited to have someone as experienced as Ben to be able to step into this role,” King said in a release. “He has the full support of the Central Office, and I know he will do a great job.”
Matheney notified the White Plains staff Monday morning of his medical leave. He has spent 36 years within the Putnam County Schools.
“I appreciate what Mr. Matheney has done for White Plains Academy during his 16 years there and the 36 years in the Putnam County School System,” King said. “It’s not easy being the principal at White Plains Academy. Mr. Matheney mentors not only the students, faculty, and staff at White Plains but also me and many of our PCSS administrators. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during his medical leave of absence.”
