The Rockingham County Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of Nathan Ziglar as the Principal at Williamsburg Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.

Nathan Ziglar brings 18 years of experience across three North Carolina school systems and every grade span to his new role. Throughout his career, he has served in several schools across the district as both assistant principal and principal. Ziglar began his career in education as a high school history teacher at Reidsville High School.

A native of Rockingham County and a graduate of Rockingham County Schools, Ziglar previously served as assistant principal at Williamsburg Elementary School from 2018 to 2021 and is honored to once again serve the Williamsburg community.

“It is a privilege to return to the first public school in North Carolina,” Ziglar shared. “I look forward to collaborating with the Williamsburg community and school staff to provide students with the highest quality educational experience possible.”

Ziglar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History with a concentration in Secondary Education from Appalachian State University, a Master of Public Administration from Appalachian State University, and a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was also selected as both an NC Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow.