Carrollton City Schools has announced school leadership transitions for the upcoming year. Dr. Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal, has been promoted to a district-level position as Director of Personnel and Accountability. Dr. Eric Simmons has been named the new principal of CHS. Mrs. Amber Gable will take the lead as the principal of Carrollton Middle School.
Approved at Tuesday night’s board meeting, these leadership promotions reflect the district’s commitment to strengthening schools and supporting district growth. Following the board’s action, CCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus recognized each administrator and celebrated their new roles.
Over the last five years as principal of CHS, Dr. Ian Lyle has demonstrated a strong track record of increasing student achievement and implementing state-of-the-art extracurricular, career and academic programs to promote student involvement and enhance workforce development. A CHS alumnus with nearly two decades in education and nine years in a leadership role, Lyle will leverage his recent doctorate in School Improvement from the University of West Georgia to oversee school accountability and human resources operations for the district, including charter system governance, reporting and certification, enrollment, and professional development. Lyle brings extensive experience in leading teams, instructional leadership, and organizational strategies, while also representing the district in the community as an active member of Dawnbreaker’s Rotary, co-chair of the Carroll County Chamber Workforce Development Committee, a member of the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Directors, and a graduate of Leadership Carroll. He and his wife, Brandi, a teacher at CES, along with their children, Charlie and Reid, are lifelong Trojans.
With strong ties to CHS, Dr. Eric Simmons will take the helm as principal after demonstrating proven leadership for the past 10 years, including three years as principal at CMS and seven years as an assistant principal. In addition to his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Simmons recently earned his doctorate in Leadership from American College of Education. A Trojan alum and former teacher and coach at CHS, Simmons is familiar with the traditions of excellence and Gold Standard expectations at Carrollton City Schools. His experience improving student outcomes, managing facilities and discipline protocols, leading school initiatives, and supporting students and teachers has prepared him for this leadership role at CHS. Simmons is an active member of Dawnbreakers Rotary and the Georgia Track and Field Cross Country Advisory Committee, is a graduate of Leadership Carroll, and serves on the City of Carrollton Development Authority. He is married to Janey, a teacher at CCS, and they have two children — Davis and English.
Gable will transition from assistant principal at Carrollton Upper Elementary to principal at CMS, bringing 11 years of experience in leadership and instructional support. From teaching at CMS, Gable worked as an interventionist in Haralson County School System, guiding leaders through instructional planning before returning to CCS to serve as a literacy specialist and stepping into administration. In her most recent role at CUES, Gable’s passion for supporting students, fostering academic growth, and building relationships has given her a strong foundation for leading CMS. Her expertise sets the tone for maintaining a positive culture where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged while upholding high expectations. An active volunteer at Midway Church and Power of the Purse committee member, Gable is deeply invested in the Carrollton community. She and her husband, Scott, have two children — Madison and Sheffield.
“One of our greatest strengths at Carrollton is the quality of people who serve our students each day and the depth of talent within our system,” said Dr. Albertus. “We are fortunate to have an incredible team that understands our students, staff and community, invests in our schools, and builds strong relationships across the district. I know each of these leaders will do an outstanding job in their new roles supporting our students and serving families.”
