EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL

  • DR. KIRK RENEGAR
    kirk.renegar@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.A. in Modern American History, Brevard College
    M.S. in Education, Shenandoah University
    Ed.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
    Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Liberty University.

    Notable:
    An original Hawk, hired for our opening year in 2008.
    Taught social studies and coached baseball for five years before leaving in 2013 to begin his career in administration.

CURRICULUM PRINCIPAL

  • Josh Tipton 
    josh.tipton@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.A. in History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    M.A. in Military History, Norwich University (VT)
    Ed.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
    Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University

    Notable:
    Taught middle and high school social studies prior to entering administration in 2013. Coached middle school basketball and high school golf. Enjoys spending time with family, playing music, and running.  Collector of records and comic books.

PRINCIPAL OF THE FRESHMAN ACADEMY

  • JEREMY LORENZ
    jeremy.lorenz@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies, Tennessee Technological University
    M.A.in Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University
    Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University
     
    Notable:
    Over ten years in school administration
    Atlanta Braves fan
    Loves horses and playing guitar
     

PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY OF BUSINESS & LAW

  • BRAD COLLETTE
    brad.collette@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.S. in Business Management & Education, Lincoln Memorial University
    Masters in Instructional Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University

    Notable:
    Loves golfing and attending sporting events
    Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Cubs fan
    Played college baseball at Lincoln Memorial University

PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCE

  • TIA SHACK
    tia.shack@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.S. in Journalism & Electronic Media, University of Tennessee 
    M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Carson Newman University
    Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University 
     
    Notable: 
    Previous department chair for special education 
    Enjoys indoor cycling, reading and yoga

PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY OF LIBERAL ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DESIGN

  • NICOLE SLAYTON
    nicole.slayton@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.S. in Business Management & Marketing, New Mexico State University
    M.Ed. in Educational Administration, Grand Canyon University
    Notable:
    Previous high school assistant principal with Albuquerque Public Schools
    Enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening

PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY OF STEM

  • LAUREN WHITE
    lauren.white@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.A. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    M.S. in Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Education Leadership License, Carson Newman University

    Notable:
    Sports fan
    Loves crime shows and her two dogs

865 ACADEMY COACH

  • ASHLI BEELER
    ashli.beeler@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.A. in Psychology, Franklin College
    M.S. in School Counseling, University of Tennessee
    Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

    Notable:
    Previous department chair for school counseling
    Previous Smoky Mountain Counselor of the Year

     

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

  • BRIAN WYATT
    brian.wyatt@knoxschools.org

    Education:
    B.S. in Social Science Education, Athens State University
    M.S. in Educational Theory and Practice, Arkansas State University
    Ed.S. in Administration, Arkansas State University

    Notable:
    Over 25 years of coaching experience
    Previously a special education teacher at HVA