Woodland, Towne Acres getting new principals
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two Johnson City elementary schools will have new principals for the 2025-26 school year.
Johnson City Schools announced Richard Hutson will be the next principal at Towne Acres Elementary. Hutson has been the principal at Cherokee Elementary since 2018.
'I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to join the amazing school community of Towne Acres Elementary School,' Hutson said in a news release. 'I look forward to working with each member during this transition and building on the high level of success they have become accustomed to. Towne Acres has a rich history of academic success, and I am eager to begin working with Dr. Simmons and the faculty and staff to ensure a smooth transition as we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year.'
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Prior to his time at Cherokee, Hutson was the principal at Church Hill Elementary School for seven years.
Hutson replaces Josh Simmons at Towne Acres, who will now serve as the principal at Woodland Elementary. Simmons took the Woodland role as Karen Reach is retiring at the end of the summer.
'I am extremely excited to be joining the Woodland Elementary community,' Simmons said. 'Woodland has a long history of academic excellence and providing wonderful opportunities for students. They have an amazing team of teachers and staff, and I look forward to working with them to continue to provide an excellent elementary school experience for students. I am excited to work with Dr. Reach over the next month to ensure we have a smooth transition to the 2025-26 school year.'
Simmons had been the principal at Towne Acres since 2018.
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