Mr. Rick Sauls is a graduate of Villa Rica High School. He has most recently served as a teacher and coach at Villa Rica High. He received his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, his Master's degree in Educational Leadership and his Education Specialist's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration.

Mr. Sauls began his career at Villa Rica High School in 1994 as a Social Studies teacher and coach. He has also been employed at LaGrange High, Paulding County High, and North Gwinnett High. He has been a head coach for basketball (VRHS), baseball (PCHS), and football (PCHS), as well as numerous other coaching positions in his 24 years in education. Mr. Sauls is a member of the Lifegate Church Mirror Lake, the husband to Leisha, and the father to three children; Tripp, Gracie Jay, and Tate.