BURGAW — Jeremy Mortensen — who has 15-years of experience in school administration — has been appointed as the new principal of Burgaw Middle School.
Mortensen will be taking over for Burgaw Middle School’s previous principal Brian Allen. Allen has been appointed as principal of Heide Trask High School.
“Mr. Mortensen brings valuable experience as a school leader and a deep understanding of the importance of relationships in student success,” Superintendent Brad Breedlove said. “We are excited to welcome him to Pender County Schools and look forward to the positive impact he will have at Burgaw Middle School.”
Mortensen started his teaching career in North Carolina before moving to California to continue teaching and growing his career as a school administrator. He moved back to North Carolina in 2020.
He was approved as the middle school principal during a special board of education meeting on July 21. He has previously held roles as the Director of Education at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry and an assistant principal for New Hanover County schools. Most recently Mortensen acted as an assistant principal at Topsail Middle School.
“I am honored to join the Burgaw Middle School community,” Mortensen said. “I look forward to building relationships, supporting teachers and staff, and helping create a school environment where students feel connected, challenged and supported.”
When he isn’t at school Mortensen enjoys spending time with his wife and golden retrievers, golfing, hiking, traveling and surfing.
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