Dr. Maurice Thomas was appointed to become the first principal of Roosevelt Middle School.

Thomas has served as the principal of Crowders Creek Elementary since 2022. He spent three years as the assistant principal of Bethel Elementary before moving to Crowders Creek. Thomas began his educational career in 2013 as a school counselor at Southwest Middle School, a Title I school in Gastonia. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Art in mass communication from Winthrop University, a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Winthrop, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner Webb University. “Dr. Thomas is energetic, data-driven, and collaborative in his leadership style,” according to Superintendent, Dr. Sheila Quinn.  “He brings middle level experience as both a counselor and coach to Roosevelt and understands the need to make school engaging for middle school students.” 

“I am excited about the opportunity to return to my middle school roots and welcome the Roosevelt Tigers to the Clover School District.  Working in this community has been a rewarding experience over the past six years, and I look forward to serving in this new role,” Thomas said.