Derrick Crabtree has been named Principal at William Blount High School. Derrick is the first alumnus of William Blount to hold this position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Carpenters Elementary School, 2019-2022
Principal, 2022-2024
Assistant Principal, 2019-2022
BCS K-5 Virtual Learning Coordinator, 2020-2021
Heritage Middle School, 2010-2019
US History Teacher
EDUCATION:
Lincoln Memorial University, 2018
Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership
Masters in Instructional Leadership, 2016
Tennessee Tech University, 2010
Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education
William Blount High School, 2006
FAMILY:
Mr. Crabtree’s wife, Brittany, is a kindergarten teacher for Blount County Schools. He has two children. His son, Liam, is in the fourth grade and his daughter, Bonnie, is in the first grade.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN YOUR NEW POSITION?
I’m thrilled to return to William Blount High School, my alma mater, as the head principal. As a proud Gov for Life, I’m excited to have the opportunity to make a broader impact on our community. I’m eager to help build a positive school culture and work together to prepare our students for success beyond high school.