FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. John Bartlett - Executive Principal

john.bartlett@knoxschools.org

Mr. Patrick Bethel - Class of 2026 Assistant Principal

patrick.bethel@knoxschools.org 

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