Administration

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster was named the Principal of Feagin Mill Middle School during the Houston County Board of Education meeting held January 14, 2025. Foster is currently an Assistant Principal at Bonaire Middle School. She will begin this new role on June 2, 2025, after the retirement of current Principal Mark Sams at the end of May.

“l am honored and excited to be the next principal of Feagin Mill Middle School. I would like to thank Dr. Scott, Dr. Rogers, the Board of Education, and our Executive Cabinet for this opportunity,” said Foster. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, students and community to ensure the success of all students. Feagin Mill is a special school with rich traditions and a history of excellence. Together, we will Back the Pack!”

Foster is a product of the Houston County School District and was a science teacher for more than 15 years. She spent most of her career at the high school level teaching biology, environmental science, and anatomy. She then moved to Bonaire Middle where she taught seventh grade science for four years before becoming the Assistant Principal of Instruction.

Foster attended the University of Georgia where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education. She recently received a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University. She is married and has two sons who attend Houston County schools.

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.