SCHOOLS

4 new principals named to Murfreesboro City Schools

Courtesy of Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools director Dr. Trey Duke announced the appointment of four principals for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

Bryson Adam

Adam Bryson — Mitchell-Neilson School

Bryson has served as principal at John Pittard Elementary since 2017. Additionally, Bryson served as an administrator with Metro Nashville Public Schools and in the private school sector. Bryson will oversee both campuses at Mitchell-Neilson. Bryson received his bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and master's in Educational Leadership from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt’s Principal Leadership Academy of Nashville. Additionally, Bryson is a Certified Classroom Organization and Management Program (COMP) Trainer and has served as a Tennessee Department of Education Leadership Coach.

Newell Robin

Robin Newell — MCS District Pre-K program

Newell will assist with the opening of the new stand-alone Cason Lane Pre-K building.  Newell has served as a principal and administrator in Murfreesboro City Schools for over 15 years.  Newell graduated from MTSU with a degree in Early Childhood Education and has a master's in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Tech University and a Reading Specialist endorsement from MTSU.

Robinson Christy

Christy Robinson — John Pittard Elementary

Robinson has served as the assistant principal at John Pittard since 2017.  Additionally, Robinson served as assistant principal at Discovery School and as a classroom teacher at Black Fox for over 22 years. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education from MTSU. Additionally, she has obtained her master's and Specialist in Education degrees from MTSU. Robinson received a doctorate in Education from Tennessee State University.

Oakley Andrea

Andrea Oakley — Scales Elementary

Oakley was named interim principal at Scales at the beginning of 2023. Oakley has served as an administrator, academic coach, and teacher for over 13 years. Oakley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Education Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership.