Mr. Gardner begins his 5th year in Gaston County Schools after serving 29 years in South Carolina public schools, most recently as both a Principal and Assistant Principal in Fort Mill Schools.  Prior to that, he served Rock Hill School District as both a High School Assistant Principal and Alternative School Director.  Mr. Gardner began his career in Lancaster County Schools as an 8th grade Math Teacher, Basketball Coach, and Career & Technical School Guidance Counselor.  

A native of Heath Springs, SC and a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Mr. Gardner earned his  Bachelor's Degree from Furman University and a Master's Degree from Winthrop University.

Mr. Gardner and his wife LeAnne reside in Rock Hill, SC , where LeAnne teaches for Rock Hill Schools. They are the proud parents of 3 adult children.  Austin, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and his wife Amy reside in Orange, VA where Austin works in sales for Virginia Tractor.  Madison is a graduate of Clemson University and teachers 2nd grade in Fort Mill, SC.  Their youngest daughter Vivian attends Winthrop University in Rock Hill while studying Exercise Science. 

My name is Phillip Morris and I am the newest Assistant Principal at Stuart Cramer High School. I am excited to be joining the Stuart W. Cramer High School family. I have over 17 years of teaching experience, 13 with Gaston County Schools. I obtained  my Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education from the University of the West Indies, Kingston Jamaica, the country of my birth. I spent my first four years with Gaston County Schools at Bessemer City High School teaching science. Then moved to Hunter Huss High where I taught mathematics and science. During my tenure at Hunter Huss I obtained  my Master’s Degree in School Administration from Appalachian State University. Before coming to Stuart Cramer I taught science at Forestview High School.

I have a genuine desire to see students succeed academically and move on to be productive members of society, and I believe that a collaborative school culture is the key to both successful teachers and students. 

I am married to my wife Tashna and we have two beautiful daughters, Zoey, 13 and Zuri, 20mths old. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I look forward to a great school year!