Ms. Gornto has been the principal of Sherwood Elementary for the past six school years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She received her Master of Arts in Teaching degree, in English Education, from Salem College and her Principal Certification from Western Carolina University.

Ms. Gornto has two wonderful sons! Franklin is a graduate of Appalachian State University and Ben is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She enjoys spending her time with family.