14 Jun 2026 Men of the Moment 2026: Taylor Stone

Taylor Stone believes leadership is built through service, perseverance and investing in others. As Dean of Students at Greenbrier Middle School and Defensive Coordinator for Greenbrier High School Football, Stone is passionate about helping students and athletes develop confidence, resilience and a growth mindset.

He chose education and coaching because of the impact former teachers and coaches had on his own life. Today, he works to provide that same encouragement and accountability to the next generation.

“I love my job because it is a platform to lead and build those around me,” he said. “I believe leadership is about building people first, because strong people build strong teams, schools and communities.”

Stone wants students to understand their worth and recognize the effect their choices have on their futures. Whether in the classroom, on the practice field or during everyday conversations, he strives to lead by example and encourage students to pursue excellence.

The dean also believes challenges often create opportunities for growth and resilience. Through his leadership roles within Greenbrier Schools, he hopes to continue to build success through consistency, discipline, trust and servant leadership. He strives to create environments in which students and athletes are challenged to grow both on and off the field.

Stone believes real growth often comes through adversity and challenges. Some of the hardest moments in his career have included losing former players to suicide. Those tragedies deepened his commitment to reminding young people of their purpose, value and potential. He credits his faith and his wife, Lauren, and their children, Easton and Charli, for inspiring him daily.

Outside of work, Stone enjoys trail running, hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures with his family. One of his favorite experiences was completing the Sylamore 50K trail race with his wife on Valentine’s Day.

Looking ahead, Stone remains committed to building meaningful impact through leadership, mentorship and service within the Greenbrier community.

Contact Taylor Stone at [email protected] or 501.679.2113.