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C McGlown

 

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. 

 
Billington

 

  

 

Dr. Lynette Billington

 

 

Dr. 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. Dr.. 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 a Master’s in Education, an Education Specialist, and Doctorate Degree in School Administration and Leadership from Union University.  

Dr. 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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Jeff Nix
 
Mr. Nix began as assistant principal at Covington High School in 2025. He began his teaching career as a History teacher, football and track coach at Brighton Middle School in 2009. He came to Covington High School in 2013 where he taught History and coached both football and track. After earning his degree in Secondary Education History from The University of Tennessee at Martin he went on to earn a degree in Educational Leadership from Austin Peay State University. He graduated from Covington High School in 2003 and has a strong passion helping the youth of the Covington Community reach their full potential. Mr. Nix is married and a proud father of his three children Brooke, Jax, and Jae. In his spare time he enjoys lifting weights and spending time with his family.