Evelyn Martinez appointed principal at Kenwood Middle School
Director of Schools Mike Harris has appointed Evelyn Martinez as the principal of Kenwood Middle School. She will replace Bart Dixon who will be serving as an assistant principal at Northeast Middle School at the conclusion of this year.
Mr. Harris stated, “One of the keys to school success is having high energy, and Evelyn possesses just that. Also, having the support and trust of her staff at Kenwood Middle School will serve her well.”
Martinez has served as assistant principal of Kenwood Middle School and as CMCSS Summer School assistant principal. She joined CMCSS in 1996.
“I am very honored to have been chosen to lead Kenwood Middle School’s staff and faculty in the most important job: preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s future. I would like to thank the Central Office-Senior Leadership for entrusting the future of KMS in my hands. I am confident that together we will continue to transform our students’ future, as they become informed and productive members of society,” Mrs. Martinez shared.
Martinez holds a Master of Administration and Supervision from Austin Peay State University and Bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of the Sacred Heart, San Juan, Puerto Rico. She played a key role as STEM Coordinator at Kenwood Middle in implementing the STEM pilot program for seventh and eighth grades and facilitated STEM trainings across the district.
Dr. Bryan Johnson new principal at Northwest High School
Director of Schools Mike Harris has appointed Dr. Bryan Johnson as the next principal for Northwest High School. He will replace Mr. Ed Stephens who has accepted another leadership role in the alternative school at the conclusion of this year.
Dr. Johnson has served as assistant principal and athletic director at West Creek High School, and as a special education teacher and head coach at Northeast High School. He joined CMCSS in 2007.
Mr. Harris stated, “Dr. Johnson has proven himself through hard work to be an excellent leader in our system. His knowledge of education will do much to advance student achievement. I am excited and believe he will be a great fit for Northwest.”
Dr. Johnson holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazerene University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Belmont University as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from Austin Peay State University. Among his honors and distinctions, Dr. Johnson scored in top 15% of all test takers on Principles of Learning and Teaching (ETS). He also was a four- time Austin Peay State University letterman in football.