In today’s challenging and changing educational arena, it is increasingly difficult to face the task before us with a positive attitude and an eagerness to greet each new day as one of endless possibility. As school systems across the country face the dark reality of decreased budgets, increased accountability, and diminishing resources, I am grateful to be surrounded by professionals who still recognize the great importance of the responsibilities of educating the youth of Grainger County. As we face these challenges together as faculty and staff, as parents, as students, and as a community, I hope we will be devoted to focusing our attention on the opportunities rather than the obstacles. Personally, I have committed myself to concentrate on the “do” and “will” of educational matters rather than the “don’t,” “won’t” or “can’t” of our current situation.  I hope you will join me to commit yourself to be focused on the countless possibilities presented when we allow educators to TEACH with rigor and relevance so that students will LEARN the skills and knowledge needed to SUCCEED in becoming community, college, and career ready.

Thanks,

Edwin Jarnagin