Jenny Purvis, Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Purvis began serving as Superintendent of Moore County Schools on July 1, 2026. A lifelong Moore County resident, Moore County Schools graduate, and veteran educator, Mrs. Purvis brings nearly 32 years of experience serving the students, staff, and families of Moore County Schools.
A proud product of Moore County Schools, Mrs. Purvis began her education as a kindergarten student at Robbins Elementary School and later graduated from North Moore High School. Her appointment represents a full-circle journey within the district she has called home as both a student and an educator. She has devoted her entire professional career to Moore County Schools, serving as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, interim superintendent, and now superintendent.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Purvis has been recognized for building strong school cultures, fostering meaningful relationships, maintaining high expectations, and improving student outcomes. As principal of North Moore High School, she led efforts that increased the school’s graduation rate from 74.6 percent to 91.6 percent while also strengthening academic performance and school culture. She was named Moore County Schools Principal of the Year in 2016.
Prior to being named superintendent, Mrs. Purvis served as Assistant Superintendent for Operations, where she provided leadership for facilities, construction, maintenance, transportation, child nutrition, driver education, capital planning, and district operations. In that role, she worked closely with the Moore County Board of Education and the Moore County Board of Commissioners to support the district’s operational and facility needs.
Since assuming districtwide executive leadership, Mrs. Purvis has focused on advancing strategic priorities that support student success, fiscal responsibility, strong district operations, and effective communication and collaboration. She believes students should be at the center of every decision and is committed to maintaining high expectations while supporting the employees, families, and community partners who make Moore County Schools successful.
Mrs. Purvis earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Arts in Reading Education from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She also completed the Sandhills Leadership Academy administrator program.
Known for her steady leadership, strong relationships, and deep commitment to the Moore County community, Mrs. Purvis is dedicated to building on the district’s success and ensuring students graduate with the skills, knowledge, character, critical thinking, and education needed to become proud and successful Americans.