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Carlin McGlown

Mrs. McGlown began her career in Tipton County Schools in 2012. She taught ELA for seven years and later became an assistant principal at Munford Middle School. Mrs. McGlown served as the 6-12 district facilitator for two years before becoming principal of Covington High School. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Memphis, a graduate degree in Higher Education Administration from Wayland Baptist, and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Freed-Hardeman University. Mrs. McGlown was chosen as the Tipton County Teacher of the Year in 2018 and was one of the nine Tennessee State Finalists. Because of this, she served on the 2018-2019 TN Commissioner's Council Advisory Team under Dr. Candice McQueen. She is a 2019-2020 SCORE Tennessee Educator Fellow and has completed advocacy work centered on bringing career and post-secondary exploration to middle school. Mrs. McGlown is married and has two sons. Aside from supporting teachers and students, she enjoys biking, reading, and grilling delicious meals.

Assistant Principals
 

David Price

 

Mr. Price began as assistant principal at Covington High School in 2018. He graduated from CHS in 2004 and is a proud Charger! He began his teaching career as a Biology teacher at Haywood High School. He came to Covington High School in 2015 where he has since taught Biology and History. After earning his Bachelors degree in History with a minor in Biology, Mr. Price went on to earn a Master's in Education from the University of Arkansas. Mr. Price has a strong desire to see youth learn and grow in their knowledge. He has served as the youth pastor at his church for over ten years and has also been a  tutor for after-school programs. He is looking forward to helping the youth of this community reach their full potential in this new role. Mr.Price is married and is a proud father of his two daughters, Ava and Adeline. He enjoys hunting, hiking, camping, and spending time with his family. 

 
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Lynette Billington

 

 

Ms. Billington began as an assistant principal at Covington High School in 2021. Prior to joining the Covington High family, she was the School-Wide Instructional Facilitator at Covington Integrated Arts Academy. She began her teaching career as a Special Education Teacher in Marshall County, Mississippi. Serving the students and community of H.W. Byers at the Elementary, Middle, and High School level for several years before moving on to teach English.  She briefly taught English at Bolton High School before returning to her role as a Special Education Teacher at Brighton Middle school. Ms. Billington received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis in English with a concentration in African American Literature. She went on to earn both a Master’s in Education and an Education Specialist degree in School Administration and Leadership from Union University.  

Ms. Billington enjoys reading, going to the Orpheum, visiting museums, and traveling.  Her goal and passion is to see students succeed and be prepared for the world after high school. She is looking forward to supporting students as they become responsible, contributing citizens of the world.  

 

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Sherry Washington
 
 
Mrs. Washington began as assistant principal at CHS in 2019. She is a life-long Tipton County native who graduated from Munford High School in 1997 and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Crichton College. After teaching at Crestview Elementary for two years, she moved to Brighton Middle where she taught reading and English for nine years. During this time, she also earned her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. In 2017, she came to Covington High as the Instructional Facilitator to oversee the Title I and RTI programs. Mrs. Washington is married and has two children and one grandchild.  She is the praise and worship leader at her church and enjoys watching football, gardening, reading, camping, and spending time with her family.