01 Jun 2025 Men of the Moment 2025: Andrew Roberson

Sometimes, a change of career can hit you when you least expect it. For Andrew Roberson, it was a life-changing decision that rewarded him with the ability to make a difference in his 501 community.

“When I was at Ouachita Baptist University, I was on the path to becoming a Physical Therapist,” he said. “However, after one of my best friends passed away on the last day of my junior year, the Lord worked on me to change my career path. I became inspired to serve young people and help those who struggle to find purpose early in life.”

Through coaching and the eventual transition to becoming a high school principal, Roberson’s passion for leadership is palpable. “The biggest accomplishment of my professional career is the ability to impact young people for the past 14 years,” he said. “I love investing in young people and I love the staff that I get to work with.”

Outside of school, Roberson takes pride in partnering with Special Olympics, shining a spotlight on the 501’s brightest stars. “Special Olympics became important to me at an early age because my older brother, Ben, is a man with Down syndrome who competed in the Games when he was younger,” he said. “I now support Special Olympics and Greenbrier’s Unified chapter.”

Roberson also actively supports Greenbrier’s Lifesavers club, which promotes suicide prevention and mental health awareness in the classroom. “We want young people to talk and get the help they need,” he said. “Lifesavers does a real job of bringing suicide awareness to life, and I love to see the way our students at Greenbrier High School have bought into this program.”

Roberson attributes all his successes to his faith and his family. “Accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior has been my most significant accomplishment,” he said. “My wife, Taihlor, and I also have two beautiful girls, Rhylan Elise and Annie Blayke. We are also blessed with a handsome young man named Emmett. They inspire me. Without them, I would not be who I am today.”

Contact Andrew at 501.679.4236 or send him an email at 

robersona@greenbrierschools.org.