Phone: 919-934-7333 ext 5910

Email: philiphagen@johnston.k12.nc.us

Hello Wildcat family! My name is Alan Hagen and it is great to be a part of the West Johnston community. In 2001 I started my career in education After receiving the Principal Fellows Scholarship in 2007, I served as an administrator at the high school and middle school levels. I have served in an education capacity for 25 years and this is my 4th year at West Johnston High School

My duties at West Johnston include 9th grade discipline/mentorship, facilities and safety, health/PE PLC, and science PLC. It is a pleasure to serve the community and be a part of the growing traditions at West Johnston High School.

I have three children: Brett(18), Grant(13) and Kaylin(11). A majority of our spare time involves extracurricular activities, exploring nature and anything outdoors. I look forward to getting to know you and serving the communities that make up West Johnston High School.

Phone: 919-934-7333

Email: toshapullen@johnston.k12.nc.us

Hello Wildcats! I am excited about serving West Johnston High as one of your assistant principals. This is my twenty-seventh year in education and my sixth year as a school administrator for Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS). Before coming to JCPS, I spent six years as an assistant principal in Wake County Public Schools (WCPS).

I began my teaching career as a lateral entry Special Education, Algebra teacher. I then transitioned to Health and Physical Education, where I had many roles in coaching multiple varsity volleyball and basketball programs across the state. During my tenure in the classroom, I received my Master of Science in Physical Education, National Board Teaching Certification, and the high school Healthful Living Teacher of the Year for WCPS.

While in the classroom and as an Intervention Coordinator, I realized I wanted to have more of a school-wide impact, so I decided to become a school administrator. I received my Master of Science in School Administration and Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction from Emporia State University.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, attending sporting events, reading, traveling, and working out. I’m grateful I get to serve the West Johnston Community. Go Wildcats!

Phone: 919-934-7333 ext 5910

Email: tonyapainter@johnston.k12.nc.us

Hello, I am excited to serve as an assistant principal at West Johnston High School. I have been an educational leader in the Johnston County Public Schools System and lived in the West Johnston community for twenty-two years. This is home!

I began teaching in Johnston County after graduating Cum Laude from East Carolina University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.  As a first-year teacher, I planned my wedding to my Clayton High School sweetheart, Christian, and somehow managed to be my school's first-year teacher of the year nominee. We welcomed our son, Aaron, into the world in 2006, now a senior at West Johnston High. 

I am honored to have earned many recognitions and awards as a teacher, such as Flame for Learning. I have participated in many leadership roles and earned licensure add-ons and National Board Certification. These leadership opportunities developed a desire to step out of the classroom teacher role and into the role of a school administrator.  I have made it a priority to be informed about relative and innovative educational practices and procedures. I earned a Master of School Administration from East Carolina University in May 2023. 

I am prepared to be a school leader that makes a difference and positively impacts students, staff, community members, and families. I enjoy spending time with my family in my free time, especially traveling to National Parks.