Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney has named two new Williamson County principals.
Long time Williamson County Schools educator and Franklin High Assistant Principal Dr. Shane Pantall will be the new principal of Page High.
“Shane is a seasoned educator with strong Williamson County roots,” said Looney. “He is passionate about seeing our students learn and grow, and he has the tools to build upon the success in place at Page to take the students and staff to even higher levels.”
Pantall, who is serving his 21st year in WCS, taught for 13 years before becoming an administrator in 2007. He began his career at Fairview Middle School in 1994 where he taught world geography and Tennessee history. He also taught at Fairview and Franklin high schools and coached girls’ basketball, softball and golf. In 2007, Pantall joined the staff at Heritage Middle as an assistant principal before returning to Franklin High in 2010 to serve as an assistant principal.
“I am honored to be named principal of Page High School, and I look forward to working in a school with such a dedicated staff, supportive community and hardworking students,” said Pantall. “I am also thankful for the time I have spent at Franklin High and will miss the relationships that have been established with the students, staff and parents there.”
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Brentwood Middle Assistant Principal Dr. Brandon Barkley has been chosen to lead the school next year. Barkley will replace Brentwood Middle Principal Bill Harlin who was recently named the principal of Nolensville High School. Barkley has served as assistant principal for the past six years.
Barkley began his teaching career in 2004 as an eighth grade math teacher at Hillsboro School where he also coached girls’ soccer. In 2006, he began teaching math at Sunset Middle School. During his time there he was named Sunset Middle School Teacher of the Year and served as the math department chair.
“I am humbled and honored to be the next principal of Brentwood Middle School,” said Barkley. “I could not be more excited to have the opportunity to continue working with the students, parents, teachers and staff of the Brentwood Middle Community. I look forward to working together as we continue building upon the longstanding tradition of excellence that has been established at Brentwood Middle School in academics, the arts, and athletics.”
Barkley holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education from Lee University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Both will begin their new roles July 1st. More School News
