FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. John Bartlett - Executive Principal

Mr. Patrick Bethel - Class of 2026 Assistant Principal

Mr. Bethel lives in Loudon, TN and is married to his high school sweetheart, Heather. They have 3 kids, Emma (18), Nolan (15), and Brennan (10). Mr. Bethel graduated from TN Tech University and Arkansas State University. He will be in his 11th year of administration.

Mrs. Cara Vaughn - Class of 2025 Assistant Principal

cara.vaughn@knoxschools.org

Mrs. Cara Vaughn serves as the assistant principal for the class of 2022. Mrs. Vaughn's career began as a middle school science teacher. She and her family moved to Knoxville in 2013 where she joined the BHS team as a teacher in the science department. Mrs. Vaughn has most recently worked as an administrator at Bearden High School where she supported students and teachers in a variety of capacities.

Mrs. Vaughn is a middle Tennessee native, who graduated from Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, TN. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Technological University in secondary education.

B.S. (Bachelor of Science) from Tennessee Technological University in Secondary Education (Science)
M.Ed. (Master of Education) from Lincoln Memorial University in Educational Leadership
Ed.S. (Educational Specialist) from Lincoln Memorial University in Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Valerie Wilson - Class of 2024 Assistant Principal

valerie.wilson@knoxschools.org

Ms. Valerie Wilson serves as the assistant principal for the class of 2024. Ms. Wilson began her educational career as a business teacher at West High School followed by Carter High School. She most recently served as an assistant principal at West High School. Prior to a career in education, Ms. Wilson worked as an accountant.

Ms. Wilson is from Knoxville, TN and is a graduate of Carter High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Accounting. She earned a Master of Education (Secondary Education Curriculum and Instruction) from Lincoln Memorial University and a Master of Education (School Leadership) from the Cason Newman University.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. (Bachelor of Science) from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Accounting
M.Ed. (Master of Education) from the Lincoln Memorial University in Secondary Education Curriculum and Instruction: Business Education
M.Ed. (Master of Education) from the Carson Newman University in School Leadership

Mr. Steve Killian - Class of 2023 Assistant Principal

steve.killian@knoxschools.org

Mr. Steve Killian

Administration

FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION