Jason Johnson: Orange High School Principal of the Year

Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson has been named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction presented the award to the 27-year educator during a luncheon in Cary, where he was joined by other regional finalists and several Orange County Schools leaders. During his acceptance speech, Johnson became emotional as he thanked his students and staff, emphasizing that the honor belongs to the entire Orange County community. Johnson joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his tenure at Orange High and what the award means to him.