Vicksburg native Preston Nailor named Principal at Ridgeland High School

VICKSBURG, Miss.(VDN)—Vicksburg native Preston Nailor has been named as the Principal of Ridgeland High School. The Madison County School District made the announcement on Wednesday. Nailor recently served as assistant principal at Velma Jackson High School, and was also the Athletics Director at the Vicksburg-Warren School District before resigning in 2022.

Press Release:

Madison County Schools is proud to announce Mr. Preston Nailor as the next principal of Ridgeland High School. Nailor brings to this role more than twenty years of experience in the education field as a teacher, coach, and administrator, most recently serving as the assistant principal of Velma Jackson High School. 

“Mr. Nailor’s demonstrated leadership and strong work ethic make him the perfect fit to lead the Ridgeland Titans to continued success,” said Madison County Schools Superintendent Ted Poore.

A highly decorated coach and administrator, Nailor was recognized in 2022 as Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Athletic Administrators while serving as athletics and activities director at the Vicksburg Warren School District. Prior to this honor he was elected to the legislative council for the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) in 2021 and served as president for District 6 of the MHSAA in 2019. 

He was named the Administrator of the Year in the Vicksburg Warren School District in 2016, and in 2014 was he named Teacher of the Year at Florence High School. A two-time State Championship soccer coach, Nailor was awarded MHSAA Soccer Coach of the Year after leading the Ridgeland Titans boys team to a win in the 2010 5A State Championship.

 “I am excited to be a part of the Titan family again. I look forward to working with the staff to continue to develop minds and drive success,” said Nailor.

Nailor earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Delta State University and both a Master of Teaching Arts and Educational Specialist from Mississippi College. He will begin his new role at Madison County Schools in July.