Angela Polk-Jones, a former UNCG women's basketball standout and member of the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame, has been appointed as the new athletics director for Guilford County Schools, replacing Leigh Jones, who held the position from June 2022 to October 2023. This move was part of a series of new hires announced by Superintendent Whitney Oakley in a recent Board of Education meeting.

The Big Picture

Polk-Jones' appointment marks a significant transition in the athletics leadership of Guilford County Schools, with her extensive background and experience in education and sports.

By the Numbers
  • Angela Polk-Jones finished her college basketball career as the all-time leading scorer at UNCG with 1,585 points.
  • She was part of the UNCG basketball team that made NCAA Division III Tournament appearances in 1986, 1987, and 1988.
State of Play
  • Angela Polk-Jones will also serve as the director of driver's education in addition to her role as athletics director.
  • She has a background in education, having served as a principal at various educational institutions before taking on this new position.
Bottom Line

Angela Polk-Jones' appointment as the new athletics director for Guilford County Schools signifies a noteworthy shift in leadership, bringing on board a highly accomplished individual with a deep understanding of sports and education.