Leadership

President - Dr. Jared M. Rashford

Dr. Jared Rashford was appointed Bishop McGuinness's first President in the summer of 2024. He joined Bishop in June 2021 after a national search for the next Head of School.  Dr. Rashford brings more than 20 years' experience as a teacher, department chair and administrator.  He holds a doctorate in teaching and learning from Georgia State University.  He also earned a bachelor's degree in biology and Spanish from Duke University and a master's degree in education from Wake Forest university.   

Dr. Rashford and his wife, Amanda, met while undergraduate students at Duke. They have five children, including Mary, Class of 2023, James, Class of 2025, and Anna, Class of 2028 and have lived in GA, PA, MO and NC. Dr. Rashford is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside students, faculty, parents, and alumni to support and further Catholic education in the Triad, an education rooted in the love that Christ has for each of us and nourishes us to share with one another. 
 

Principal - Mrs. Claire Willis
 

Claire Willis joined Bishop in June 2024 as Principal. She most recently served as the Assistant Superintendent for the Diocese of Baton Rouge and has 10 years of experience as a Catholic school administrator. She is a certified Education Leader and Education Specialist in Gifted Education and holds a Master of Education degree from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Louisiana State University – Shreveport, as well as a bachelor’s degree in History from LSU.

After spending every summer in the Western Carolina mountains since childhood, Mrs. Willis with her husband and children moved from Baton Rouge, LA to fulfill their dream of making North Carolina home. She loves sports, outdoor activities, and traveling, especially with her family. She is excited to be a part of the Bishop community and our mission to form young people of faith, service, and purpose.

Chaplain - Fr. Christopher Brock
 

Fr. Christopher Brock was assigned as the full-time chaplain of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in the summer of 2024. Prior to his assignment at Bishop McGuinness, Fr. Brock served as the parochial vicar at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kernersville, NC. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, and a Master of Divinity from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati, OH. 

Fr. Brock was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte in the summer of 2023, and he considers the priesthood to be one of the greatest blessings in his life. He is very grateful for the opportunity to carry out his priestly ministry at Bishop McGuinness and hopes that his presence in the school will be a blessing to the whole community. In his free time, Fr. Brock enjoys music, reading, and spending time with friends and family.  

Assistant Principal - Mr. Randall Quarles

Mr. Randall Quarles joined the Leadership Team in 2018 as the Assistant Principal.  Prior to his time here, he served as Band Director at a local high school.  He holds a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's in school administration from UNCG.

Mr. Quarles has two beautiful sons, Henry and Hamilton. He is a musician and loves to cook.  He appreciates Bishop’s commitment to raising the whole child through school and the effort to help students learn to give back. 

Dean of Students - Mr. Alain Tourret

Mr. Alain Tourret joined the Bishop McGuinness Faculty in 2002.  For 17 years, he was the French Teacher and in 2018 moved into the Dean of Students Position.  He has served as the Head Volleyball Coach as well as the Student Council Moderator.  Prior to his position at Bishop, Mr. Tourret served for 13 years as an officer in the French Army.  He has a BA degree in human and physical geographic sciences.Mr. Tourret lives in Greensboro with his wife and has three children. He has a passion for medieval castles and religious architecture.  His favorite part of Bishop is communication with the students and Alumni. 
 

Director of Admissions and Marketing - Mrs. Paola Scilinguo-Mendoza

Mrs. Paola S. Mendoza first came to Bishop McGuinness in 2004 as the Director of Advancement. She served in this role until 2009, when she left to stay home with her then-1 year-old twin boys. Mrs. Mendoza has returned to Bishop after serving as the Admissions and Marketing Director at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School for 5 years. She holds a Masters in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Mrs. Mendoza and her husband, Rodrigo, have twin sons who have attended Catholic school since kindergarten and are members of the Class of 2027. She loves spending time with her family and their two dogs, and she enjoys traveling, especially visiting Disney World. Mrs. Mendoza is proud to be a part of the Bishop community. She strongly believes in the value of educating the whole person in academics, faith, leadership, and service.
 

Director of Advancement and Communications - Mr. Dan Gravo

Mr. Dan Gravo comes to the Bishop McGuinness community from High Point University where he served as Director of Major Gifts.  Prior to High Point, Dan spent almost 25 years working for Catholic educational institutions, serving as a coach, athletic director, development director, and most recently president of a twelve-school parochial PK-12 school system in Stark County, Ohio.   A native of Canton, OH, he earned a MA in Education from Walsh University in North Canton, OH and a BA in History from John Carroll University in University Heights, OH.

Dan and his wife, Jill, reside in Browns Summit.  They have two children, McKenna, a student at High Point University, and Jackson, a member of Bishop's Class of 2028. Dan is grateful to be part of the Bishop McGuinness family and looks forward to partnering with staff, families, friends, and alumni in advancing the mission of the school.
 

Director of Athletics - Mr. Jeffrey Stoller

Mr. Jeffrey Stoller has been a part of the Bishop Community for more than 20 years.  He came on as the Athletic Director in 2002 after being at Oak Ridge Military Academy for eight years. Mr. Stoller has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in secondary education.   He also has a CAA in Athletic Administration. 
Jeff and his wife, Amy, have one child, Evan, who is a member of the Bishop McGuinness Class of 2022.  Jeff enjoys music of all kinds and the students at Bishop because they are polite and respectful.
 
 

Director of Counseling, Mrs. Julie Gehling
 

Mrs. Julie Gehling joined the Bishop family in 2015.  Prior to serving as Director of Counseling, Mrs. Gehling has been an Environmental Chemist, a Medical Researcher at Duke, the Director of Young World and more.  She holds a BA in Biology/Sociology from Bethany College and an MS in clinical mental health counseling from NC A&T. 

Mrs. Gehling has been married to her husband Jim for more than 40 years, and they have five children and two grandchildren.  She loves reading, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family.  Mrs. Gehling feels like the possibilities for Bishop students have no bounds and, just like a family, we are home.