Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:
Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Drummond has been named Assistant Superintendent.
Dr. Drummond brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served as principal at West End Elementary for the last eight years, helping the school earn state, regional, and national honors.
“I have been so blessed to be able to serve and lead at West End Elementary. They have become like family to me, and I will always count it as one of the highlights of my career. I am also humbled and grateful to Dr. Holland and our exemplary Rome City School Board for giving me this opportunity to serve the students, staff, and families of Rome City Schools in a new way,” Dr. Drummond says. “I look forward to doing everything I can each day to support Dr. Holland’s vision of engaging students and empowering our staff to elevate Rome City Schools to new heights.”
In addition to his leadership experience, Dr. Drummond brings extensive academic preparation with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Mercer University, as well as a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College & State University. Now in his 21st year in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal at three schools, and principal at West End Elementary since 2018. Under his leadership, West End has earned many accolades, such as the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence – Lighthouse Award, U.S. News & World Report “Best Elementary School” recognition, Distinguished PBIS School, Family-Friendly Partnership School, the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness, and was voted Best Public Elementary School in Rome and Floyd County six times.
Dr. Drummond is also deeply engaged in professional service, with memberships in GAEL, GAESP, NAESP, and ASCD, and has been recognized through numerous leadership honors, including the 2025 Superintendents Professional Development Program, the 2024 RCS Exemplary Leader of the Year Award, and the 2019 20 Under 40 recognition by the Rome News-Tribune.
Dr. Drummond will remain in his role as principal at West End Elementary for the next few months, and the district will begin searching for a new principal. Dr. Drummond will officially start his role as Assistant Superintendent on June 1, 2026.
Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Roberston has been named the interim principal at Main Elementary School.
“I’m honored and excited to be asked to step in as Interim Principal at Main. Main has a great student body and great community, and I want to make sure that every student thrives,” Dr. Roberton says. “Every stakeholder deserves to feel safe, seen, valued, heard, and supported in order to participate, learn, and succeed.”
Dr. Robertson, known as Dr. Rob, received his Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Special Education Leadership and has additional advanced degrees in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as well as Mathematics and Communications. In addition to his doctoral degree, throughout his educational career, Dr. Robertson served as the RTA/Central Office Program Administrator, Assistant Principal, SPED Instructional Coach, SPED Department Chair, Mathematics Department Chair, SPED Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, and Elementary Teacher.
Dr. Robertson served his country for eight years in the United States Marine Corps and currently serves as the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Cedartown. Together, his past and present experiences reflect his commitment to serving others, mentoring, and leading with integrity. All the values he will bring to Main Elementary School.
Some of Dr. Robertson’s notable achievements include helping guide Main Elementary to being recognized as a PBIS Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education and participation in the RCS Aspiring Leader Academy. The focus of Dr. Robertson’s work is to bridge achievement gaps so that all students can graduate prepared for college or work. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to creating a positive school culture, supporting teachers, engaging families, and supporting student success.