CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School announced leadership changes as the new calendar year begins. After eight years as assistant principal and athletic director, Coach Paul Fitz-Simons will serve as assistant principal and director of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). Elizabeth Sanders, assistant principal and CTAE director, will assume the athletic director position.
Fitz-Simons has seen significant success as athletic director, guiding the program to numerous state championships and region titles. Additionally, he introduced several varsity competition sports, served four years as the region president, and led fundraising efforts to increase revenue from the Ben Scott Auction over the past eight years.
“We are grateful for Coach Fitz-Simons’ leadership and dedication to athletics over the past eight years,” said Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent of Carrollton City Schools. “He has fostered a strong culture of sportsmanship and excellence, ensuring our programs are well-positioned for future success. We are excited to see him further develop his leadership skills and make an even greater impact on our students and community.”
He explained the athletic director role is among the most demanding in the district, requiring significant time, energy and commitment to meet the needs of students, families and coaches.
“Transitioning leaders to different departments allows talented staff to grow professionally and focus on new priorities—a move that is part of the district’s broader effort to nurture leaders within key school programs,” Albertus said.
Sanders, a Carrollton native and Trojan alum, was a three-sport standout at CHS and later excelled at the University of West Georgia. She served as the head coach of the CHS cheer team from 2015 to 2021, guiding them to six region championships and four state titles. Before transitioning into leadership in 2021, Sanders was an accomplished architectural and design teacher who then led two industry certifications as director of the CTAE program.
“We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Sanders as athletic director,” said Ian Lyle, principal of Carrollton High School. “Her exceptional leadership and proven track record as an athlete, coach and educator make her an ideal fit. We are confident she will build on the strong standard set by Coach Fitz-Simons and continue to provide a supportive, thriving environment for our student-athletes.”
Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS Assistant Principal and CTAE Director
Elizabeth Sanders, CHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director
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