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Mr. Christopher Penton

Assistant Principal

Christopher Penton is the Assistant Principal at Hancock High School. Mr. Penton has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from William Carey University. He has been an educator for 13 years and has experience as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal. Mr. Penton began his career at Pearl River Central High School where he taught math and coached baseball, football, and powerlifting. In addition, he also taught math and coached football at East Central High School. 
 
As an educator, Mr. Penton is passionate about students reaching educational excellence and meeting their full potential. He is excited about becoming a Hawk, and looking forward to serving as Assistant Principal of Hancock High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Penton is the proud father of four wonderful children. He enjoys football season and being outdoors with his family. 

The Hancock County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and concerns about discrimination may be referred to the Hancock County School District's Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, or Age Act Coordinator (for contact information, see the homepage at https://www.hancockschools.net/title-ix-and-federal-programs-info/) or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at 214-661-9600.