Mrs. Sara Huntley became the Principal at Effingham College & Career Academy in 2024. Her career began at Effingham County High School in 2006, where she taught mathematics.  She joined ECCA in 2019 as Director of Mathematics, Ebenezer Elementary in 2022 as Assistant Principal, and ECCA in 2023 as Instructional Supervisor and Assistant Principal. While teaching, Mrs. Huntley taught multiple mathematics courses including collaborative, gifted, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics. She was recognized as the ECHS STAR Teacher and the ECSD STAR Teacher in 2013 and 2022 and the SEHS STAR Teacher, the ECSD STAR Teacher, and the Region 8 STAR Teacher in 2023.

Mrs. Huntley grew up in Evans, Georgia, and graduated from Lakeside High School. She received her undergraduate degree, master's degree, and Education Specialist degree from Georgia Southern University and her leadership certificate from the University of West Georgia.

Mrs. Huntley believes partnerships between the staff, parents, and community partners are essential to enriching the experience at ECCA. She is an advocate for STEM education and embraces the district's mission that every moment counts because every student matters.

During her free time, Mrs. Huntley enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading, listening to music, and being at the beach.

Mr. Owen Nix has been an Assistant Principal and CTAE Supervisor at Effingham College and Career Academy since February 2024. He began his teaching career at Effingham County High School in 2014, teaching Physical Science, Physics, and Chemistry. He later moved to ECCA in 2021 as the Director of Science, teaching Chemistry, Physics, and AP Chemistry. He was recognized and received the Georgia Power New Teacher Grant in 2015 and was named Teacher of the Year at ECHS for the 2018-2019 school year. In 2015, he started the Boys Club Lacrosse Team at ECHS and continued to grow the program, making it an official GHSA sport in 2020.

Mr. Nix grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia, and graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and his Master of Arts in Teaching from Georgia Southern University.

Mr. Nix places a huge emphasis on building relationships and providing a safe and effective learning environment where all students have a chance to be successful. He believes that ECCA is a unique place where students get to experience the world beyond the walls of their classroom and truly prepare for the next step in their lives. His approach centers around fostering a sense of community and collaboration, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth.

Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey, their two sons Kowen and Sullivan, and their dog Magnesium. He enjoys visiting family on breaks and is just as much at home on a beach as he is in the mountains. He also likes all things lacrosse and Georgia Southern.

With 17 years of dedicated service in the school district, I have spent 9 years at SEHS and 8 years at ECCA. Starting next school year, I will serve as the Assistant Principal and STEM Facilitator at ECCA & HRA, aiming to further integrate STEM into our curriculum and foster a culture of creativity and exploration!. I finished my Doctorate in Educational Administration in 2022. Outside of my professional life, I am happily married to my wonderful husband, Chris, for 14 years, and we are proud parents to our 8-year-old son, Coleman. My family provides continuous support and inspiration as I embrace this new leadership role, committed to enhancing educational outcomes and opportunities at ECCA!

As the CEO of Effingham College & Career Academy, I take great pride in the family-centered atmosphere and the unwavering passion our teachers have to support all students that come through our doors. I've been in education since 2001 and am a proud graduate of the University of Georgia with graduate degrees from Walden University and Georgia Southern University. Before joining the Effingham County School District, I served as an Assistant Principal at Screven County High School, CTAE Director of Screven County Schools, and an Agriculture Education Instructor. 

I have been fortunate to acquire extensive experience in the field over the past 21 years in Education, specifically Workforce Development, Career Technical and Agriculture Education. I also serve as the Effingham County CTAE District Director and Director of Honey Ridge Agricenter. I worked diligently to increase Effingham County's student participation in CTAE pathways, dual enrollment and work-based learning. We at ECCA will continue to work earnestly with our students to ensure their continued success and prepare them to become integral parts of our future workforce. 

 Feel free to contact me at 912-754-5610 or twall@effingham.k12.ga.us