This is Mr. Higgins's sixth year at Ridge Road Middle School.  He currently serves as the 8th grade Assistant Principal.  Mr. Higgins comes from a long line of educators as both his mother and father, as well as his sister, are involved in education. Before moving to NC, Mr. Higgins grew up in a small town in Wyoming.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Teaching from the University of Wyoming.  He later received his Masters of Arts in Executive Leadership from Gardner Webb University.This is Mr. Higgins's 20th year in education, serving them all in CMS. Before coming to Ridge Road, he taught two years at both Davidson and Paw Creek Elementary Schools. From there, he taught for seven years at JV Washam Elementary before becoming a Dean of Students at Elon Park Elementary, where he served for three years.  For the two years prior to coming to Ridge Road, Mr. Higgins was an Assistant Principal at Mountain Island Lake Academy, which is a Pre-K - 8 school in CMS.

Mr. Higgins wife, Dana, teaches at Davidson K8. They both enjoy their time with their two children, Peyton and Brody. The Higgins family also enjoys their new addition to the family, Sweetie, who is a yellow lab. When not at Ridge Road or spending time with his family, Mr. Higgins enjoys staying active, being in the outdoors, and reading a good book.