Administration Team

Dr. Paul T. Dobyns brings deep institutional knowledge and leadership experience back to Spring Valley High School, where he previously served as assistant administrator (2016–2018), assistant principal (2018–2022), and Health Science/Sports Medicine teacher and Head Athletic Trainer (2007–2016). Most recently, Dr. Dobyns served as the Assistant Director of the Newberry County Career Center and principal of Mid-Carolina Middle School. He holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University.