Administration

Mr. Mark Sams is a graduate of Warner Robins High School and has served in the Houston County School District for more than 25 years as an educator. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia College and State University, a Master of Arts in History Education with Piedmont College and an Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction with Piedmont College. Mr. Sams began his teaching career in 1998 at Feagin Mill Middle School teaching ELA and History. He served as the Athletic Director for Feagin Mill from 2004-2006 and Mossy Creek from 2007-2016. Mr. Sams served as the Assistant Principal at Warner Robins High from 2016-2019. He was named the fourth Principal of Feagin Mill Middle School in 2019.

He is married to Aimee Tilghman Sams. They have two children – Shane and Allyson. Shane is married to Kylie Shaw Sams and he is the Head Football Coach for Warner Robins High School. Dr. Allyson Floyd is married to Kyle Floyd and she is a Veterinarian at Southwood Animal Hospital.  Mr. Sams’ two grandchildren are Barrett Sams and Miller Floyd.

Mr. Matt Topping is a graduate of Houston County High School, as well as a former Feagin Mill Wolf. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Georgia Southern University. He later earned his Master of Education in Quality Schools from Graceland University and an Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University. He began his teaching career in 2007 at Feagin Mill Middle and has since taught math at all levels: 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade, including Connections math and honors Algebra. Mr. Topping has spent the entirety of his career investing in his students both inside and outside of the classroom. He has served as an athletic coach for 15 years at both the middle and high school level.

Mr. Topping is married to Melissa Topping and they have two children, Addison (7^th grade) and Brandon (4^th grade).

Mrs. Northern is a 2007 honor graduate of Perry High School. She received her bachelor's degree from The Fort Valley State University in 2010.  She went on to pursue a masters degree in Public Administration and worked for the Air Force for five years.  She pursued her calling and passion to become a teacher and received her second master's from the University of West Georgia.  She also holds a Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction degree from Piedmont University.

Prior to join the Administration team at Feagin Mill, Mrs. Northern taught Social Studies at Perry High School and coached cheerleading and soccer.  

She is married to her college sweetheart, Marcus.  They are the proud parents of their daughters, Wesley and Willa Rose, and their golden doodles, Ruby and Roxy.