School Leadership

Mr. Rob Farris, Coordinator/Principal

Welcome to York One Academy!  I am proud to serve as Coordinator/Principal for the 2026-2027 school year.  We have a great staff here at York One Academy that is committed to empowering every student to achieve excellence through rigorous academics, strong character development, and a culture of respect, leadership, and lifelong learning.

I am a lifelong resident of York School District One. I graduated from The University of South Carolina - Columbia.  This is my 19th year in public education and grateful that my entire years served are right here at York School District One!  I taught Business/Marketing at York Junior High School, York Middle School and Floyd D Johnson Technology Center for 14 years.  This is my fifth year here at York One Academy.  I look forward to this being a great year for our staff and students!  Go Cougars and Go Gamecocks!

Mr. Christopher Black, Assistant Coordinator/Math Instructor

I am a lifelong York resident and believe strongly in this community.  I attended York Schools and graduated York Comprehensive High School and graduated in 1993.  I attended Clemson University and graduated in 1997 and then  I returned to teach in York and have been in York School District One ever since.  Over the years I have been a Math teacher, Coach (Football, Basketball, Golf and Tennis!), Assistant Principal, Principal and even a Bus Driver!  I feel strongly that we all can do more to make our community better...so do all you can while you can for all that you can for!  I have worked at York Comprehensive High, York Junior High, York Intermediate and now York One Academy.  It is truly and honor and privilege to work in York School District One!