Dr. Scott Langford, Sumner County Director of Schools, is pleased to announce that he has named Brittany Ussery as the new principal of Beech Elementary School and Josh Ray as the new principal of Station Camp High School.
Brittany Ussery has spent the past year as the assistant principal at Vena Stuart Elementary School. She previously served two years as the lead educator at Vena Stuart Elementary. She also spent 14 years as classroom teacher at Gene Brown. She is a Beech High School graduate.
“The Shackle Island community has always been home, and I am very excited to collaborate with the teachers, parents, and students to continue fostering an environment of academic excellence and growth at Beech Elementary,” Ussery said.
Mrs. Ussery is replacing Bobby Elrod, who is retiring after 29 years with Sumner County Schools and 21 years as the principal of Beech Elementary.
Dr. Langford said, “Mr. Elrod led Beech Elementary to STEM accreditation and multiple years as a reward school. Most importantly, he took wonderful care of our Shackle Island children for over two decades. I am thankful for him and his leadership. I am excited to see Mrs. Ussery leading Beech Elementary. She is an exceptional educator and leader.”
Mr. Ray has served as an assistant principal for Station Camp High School for the past 11 years. He also served as a classroom teacher at Westmoreland High School.
“I am humbled and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the next Principal at Station Camp High School,” Mr. Ray said. “This community and school have been home for me the last 11 years and I am looking forward to what the future holds. Lastly, I can’t thank Mr. Crook enough for everything he has done for me, I hope my repayment will be carrying on his legacy and making him proud of what is to come for SCHS.”
Mr. Ray is replacing Art Crook, who is retiring after 20 years as principal at SCHS and 34 years in education.
Dr. Langford said, “For the last 20 years, Mr. Crook has guided the Station Camp community to achieve greatness in all areas of school life. He has also been a great friend and mentor to everyone in Sumner County Schools. Mr. Ray has been at Station Camp High School for the past decade. He will carry on the rich tradition of excellence at Station Camp High School.”
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