Nashville, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), in collaboration with Belmont University, has announced the selection of 57 school leaders to join the 2024-25 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN). This initiative aims to enhance the preparation, retention, and development of principals in rural areas throughout Tennessee.
“With Tennessee hosting the fifth-largest number of rural students nationwide, this initiative is crucial in fostering educational leadership in communities across our state,” said Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education. “We are excited to partner with Belmont University for the next cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network, to provide these school leaders with professional development opportunities to further the important work of setting all our students up for future success.”
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Since its inception in 2018, the Tennessee Rural Principals Network has provided rural principals with opportunities for growth through both in-person and online learning sessions. These sessions focus on leadership coaching and job-embedded activities. Over the next three years, participants will address the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural school leadership. They will learn strategies to ensure high-quality instruction, manage the recruitment, retention, and support of rural educators, build relationships with other rural district leaders, and access effective resources tailored to rural contexts.
The names of the school leaders participating in the 2024-25 Tennessee Rural Principals Network cohort are listed below.
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