Administration

Principal - Luke Paulsen

Luke Paulsen is proud to serve as the principal of Carrboro High School. With more than 12 years of school leadership experience, he is committed to building a culture where every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Before joining Carrboro High, Mr. Paulsen served as principal of Culbreth Middle School for four years and previously spent four years as an assistant principal at Carrboro High. His background includes special education, school counseling, and instructional leadership, providing him with a deep understanding of supporting students and staff.

Mr. Paulsen believes strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence are the foundation of a thriving school community. He is excited to partner with students, families, staff, and the broader Carrboro community to continue the school's tradition of excellence.

Assistant Principal - Nick Von Hoene

I am excited to join Carrboro High School after 26 years in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including 22 years as a classroom teacher and 4 years as an instructional coach. I spent 1 year at McDougle Middle, 18 years at Smith Middle, and 7 years at Culbreth Middle. I have been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2003 and hold a master’s degree and administrator license. I earned my undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University, my master’s from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2005, and returned to Appalachian State in 2024 for school administration. Outside of school, I have been married to my wife, Rebecca, who is also a teacher, for 26 years, and we have two children, ages 21 and 14. I love reading, working out, playing games, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons, and I coached wrestling for 25 years.

Assistant Principal - Intisar Hamidullah

I am excited to join the administrative team at CHS! I have worked in North Carolina public schools for over 24 years, previously supporting students as a Special Education teacher, English teacher, Dean of Students and District Behavior Coach. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and tending to our farm. I look forward to collaborating with you to create a successful school year!