Loudon High getting new principal
MacKintosh has served Loudon County Schools for 23
years, including as a teacher, assistant principal and principal for
Steekee and Eaton elementary schools. He more recently has served as
a central office supervisor.
“Being principal is a difficult and complicated job,
but one that I have loved doing,” MacKintosh said in an email
correspondence. “Juggling instructional support, along with staff,
student and family issues, makes the job multi-faceted. While high
school principal is a bit of a different animal than that of
elementary principal, both jobs revolve around making every decision
based on what is best for students. That will always be the
cornerstone of what we do.
“… Our team at LHS would love to continue our mission
of preparing every student for their future college and career
experience,” he added. “We will strive to be the absolute best we
can be in academics, athletics and all other areas of high school
life.”
MacKintosh said it was an honor to take over for
Parrish, who for 20 years has served LHS.
Parrish will continue to support the district at the
central office level, Jason Vance, director of schools, said in an
email correspondence. As of Friday, specifics on Parrish’s role had
not been determined.
“We haven’t worked through all of the details
about Cheri’s new role,” Vance said. “My primary concern at this
point is to ensure that Loudon High School has a successful
transition. We will work out the details later this summer. It
is of the upmost importance for the students, faculty and staff
at Loudon High to feel treated well and for us to support them
during this upcoming school year.
“... Cheri has served as a leader for the past 20
years and I’m quite certain she has a couple more strong years
to offer our students,” he added. “She has a compassionate heart
and a desire to see our students succeed.”
Parrish could not be reached for comment by
News-Herald presstime.
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