Hamilton County Schools Special Called Board Meeting
July 19, 2021
The Hamilton County School Board voted to appoint Dr. Nakia Towns as Interim Superintendent. Dr. Towns currently serves as Deputy Superintendent and has served in our district since 2018. During this time she has given invaluable leadership and direction in our progress towards the Future Ready 2023 strategic plan, COVID-19 response, and school reopening plans. With Dr. Towns now serving as interim superintendent, we look forward to the start of the 2021-22 school year and continuing to provide excellent educational opportunities for the students and families of Hamilton County Schools.
Board Chairman, Joe Wingate
"As a Board, we are thankful to have District leaders with the expertise and experience to step into the interim superintendent role as we work to identify the next leader of Hamilton County Schools."
Dr. Bryan Johnson
"Dr. Towns has been instrumental in our district’s growth over the last three years. I’m confident in her ability to lead our district through this transition and to continue our progress toward brighter futures for all children.”
A Message from the Interim Superintendent, Dr. Nakia Towns
It is an honor and a privilege to be named Interim Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. I look forward to extending the outstanding work of Dr. Bryan Johnson and wish him the best as he departs from the district on August 17th. Moreover, I'm excited about helping HCS to transition to a new permanent superintendent in the near future. We have a tremendously talented senior leadership team, educators, and staff who have made HCS the fastest improving district in Tennessee. We will continue to strive for excellence in service to families across Hamilton County.
My top priority is to ensure a smooth transition for our families as we prepare to return to school in less than a month. We are on track to open on time with all students on campus for learning on August 12th. I know our teachers, bus drivers, nutrition workers and so many other HCS staff are excited to welcome students back to school.
I want to thank the Board of Education as well as our community for their unwavering support of public education throughout these unprecedented times. Our commitment as a district remains the same – that all children thrive and experience a future without limits.
