EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL
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DR. ROB SPEAS
Email: rob.speas@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 21 Years at HVA: 2
Hometown: Brentwood
Education:
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University
ED in Educational Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
Notable:
Leadership Knoxville Class of 2018
Avid Vol Fan
FRESHMAN ACADEMY PRINCIPAL
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MIKE WISE
Email: mike.wise@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 17 Years at HVA: 9
Hometown: Gaffney, South Carolina
Education:
B.A. in Political Science, Berea College
M.S. in Secondary Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Previous Teacher of the Year winner
Enjoys college football and watching his sons play sports
BUSINESS & LAW ACADEMY PRINCIPAL
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KELLIE IVENS
Email: kellie.ivens@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 32 Years at HVA: 4
Hometown: Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Education:
B.S. in Math, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Educational Administration, East Tennessee State University
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Tennessee Tech
Notable:
Farragut Coaching Hall of Fame
Loves hunting, four-wheeling, and riding her motorcycle
LIBERAL ARTS ACADEMY PRINCIPAL
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DAVID COMBS
Email: david.combs@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 21 Years at HVA: 12
Hometown: Chattanooga
Education:
B.A. in History, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Aspiring Principals Program Class of 2020
Enjoys running and woodworking
STEM ACADEMY PRINCIPAL
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ASHLI BEELER
Email: ashli.beeler@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 20 Years at HVA: 10
Hometown: New Harmony, Indiana
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
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BRYAN BROWN
Email: bryan.brown@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 26 Years at HVA: 13
Hometown: St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Education:
B.A. in History/Political Science, Jamestown College
M.S. in Athletic Administration, Liberty University
Notable:
Cross country and track coach
15-time Coach of the Year
7 state championship teams