Administration
newortman@clevelandcountyschools.org
My name is Eli Wortman. I am a graduate of North Carolina State University (B.S. in Secondary Math Education) and UNC-Charlotte (Masters in School Administration). After teaching high school math for several years, I became an assistant principal at Shelby High School. I served in this role for 6 years before serving as principal at Shelby Middle School for 3 years. I was named principal at Shelby High School ahead of the 2023-2024 school year. I am married to Lauren Wortman, and we have two children, Calvin and Polly.
Assistant Principal - Judith Ayala
Hello! I’m delighted to join the Shelby High community and the Golden Lions administrative team. I am a graduate from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, and earned my Master’s in School Administration through the Principal Fellows Program. I also hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir‑Rhyne University and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies.
With five years as a school counselor and over eleven years—and counting—practicing as a psychotherapist, I bring a strong background in both education and mental health to my role. Outside of work, I’m a proud parent of Ashley and Isaac, and grandparent to Alfonso.
Assistant Principal - Megan Fuller
My name is Megan Fuller, and I have been a part of the Shelby High School Administration since 2011. I love being a Golden Lion! I am a graduate of Bandys High School. I earned a BA in English and a Master of Arts degree in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University. I taught English at Crest High School for 10 years prior to coming to Shelby High. I am married to Ben Fuller, and we have two children, Gavin and Gracie. I look forward to this year at Shelby High!
Assistant Principal - Andrea Richardson
My name is Andrea Nance Richardson and I have been a part of the Shelby High School Faculty as a Exceptional Children’s teacher since 2013. I am a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School. I earned my BS in Therapeutic Recreation at Winston-Salem State University and Master of Arts degree in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University. I taught at Bessemer City Middle School for 10 years before becoming a Shelby High Golden Lion in 2013. I am married to Lorenzo Richardson and we have two children, Chris and Zoi.