Jake Jones, Interim Director of Schools

Jake Jones Named Interim Director of Schools
Posted on 01/09/2025

Blount County Schools is pleased to announce Jake Jones as Interim Director of Schools.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Blount County Schools District:
  Assistant Director of Schools, 2020-present
Heritage High School:
  Principal, 2015-2020
Prospect Elementary School:
  Principal, 2011-2015
Porter Elementary School:
  Assistant Principal, 2006-2011
  Teacher, 1998-2000
  Basketball & Volleyball Coach, 1998-2000
Heritage Middle School:
  Math Teacher, 2000-2006
  Basketball Coach, 2000-2006

EDUCATION:
Lincoln Memorial University
  Ed.S. in Education Administration & Supervision, 2003
  M.Ed. in Education Administration & Supervision, 2000
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  B.S. in Elementary Education: Pre-Teaching Mathematics, 1998

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN YOUR NEW POSITION?
I look forward to supporting our students and families with purpose and passion. It is an honor to lead our outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff. 2025 is going to be an amazing year for our Blount County Schools team as we focus on continually doing the work that matters most- graduating students equipped to achieve excellence.