John Guffey joins West Nottingham Academy in 2024, bringing a dynamic blend of expertise of business experience and educational leadership to the school. With a career that spans both educational pedagogy and technology innovation, John is uniquely positioned to lead West Nottingham into an era of innovative and transformative learning. After years leading businesses as a financial controller, John sought the opportunity to give back by entering the field of education. In his work for the public school system in North Carolina as a high school teacher and school administrator, John leveraged his extensive experience in online learning to enhance educational outcomes and aggressively grow school performance.

John holds a Masters of School Administration from North Carolina State University, where he was a participant in the highly regarded NC State Principal Fellows program. His academic journey also includes a Masters of Arts in Religion – Global Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies from Liberty University, both earned with top honors.