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About TPA
The Tennessee Principals Association (TPA) was founded in 1939 as a support system for Tennessee school leaders. Over the decades, TPA has evolved as the premier professional association for K-8 Tennessee principals as well as district leaders.
Dr. Brian K. Partin is the Executive Director of TPA. Dr. Partin is a veteran educator with twenty-five years of experience and a former president (2017-2018) of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
Contact Information:
Dr. Brian K. Partin
Executive Director
(423) 439-9111
brian.partin@tnprin.org
TPA Mailing Location
Tennessee Principals Association
P. O. Box 3623
Johnson City, TN 37602
TPA is a “Principal-led-Principal-driven” organization. The 2022-23 Board of Directors (governing board) is led by twenty-seven school leaders from across the state (click on the “Our Team” button for Board Member contact information).
Executive Board
President | Tyler Salyer
President-elect | Dr. Janice Irvin
Vice President | DeeAnne Miree
Past President | Dr. Tara Loba
NAESP State Rep | Shay Siler
Secretary | Dr. Terrence Brittenum
Treasurer | Dr. Holly Flora
Associate Director | Dr. Ann-Marie Gleason
Executive Director | Dr. Brian K. Partin
Special Board Appointments
Director of Advocacy (Federal & State) | Heather Wolf
Director of Professional Learning | Vacant
Higher Education | Dr. Showen Herring
Assistant Principal | Shelley Archuleta-Smith
Editor/Private School | Dr. Amanda Binkley
Exhibit Hall Coordinator | Dr. Janice Irvin
Membership Directors
West, District 1 | Patrick Certion
West, District 1 | Darla Young
West, District 1 | Shannon Cotton
West, District 1 | Stephanie Beach
Northwest, District 2 | Linda DeBerry
Southwest, District 3 | Amy Wooley
North Central, District 4 | Dr. Ricki Gibbs
North Central, District 4 | Fred Hewitt
North Central, District 4 | Vacant
South Central, District 5 | Robert Busch
Cumberland, District 6 | Vacant
Southeast, District 7 | Greg Wilkey
Southeast, District 7 | Rashaad Williams
East, District 8 | Kristi Woods
Upper East, District 9 | Brett Herron
NAESP Board Members
NAESP Vice President | Dr. Kevin Armstrong
Zone 4 Director | Ashley Aldridge Wison
Membership
TPA is a “joint state” with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Annual membership fees include both state level and national level dues for K-8 principals. All memberships in TPA/NAESP expire on a common expiration date of August 31 each year. Legal benefits are provided through NAESP. High school administrators are welcome to join TPA. As indicated on the TPA, K-8 Enrollment Form, secondary members who join TPA, are required to have a current membership in a national association of their choice (e.g., NASSP, ASCD). Legal benefits are not provided through TPA
Benefits
Potential benefits of membership include: Advocacy at state & federal levels Legal benefits provided by NAESP for K-8 administrators Print/non-print resources (e.g., magazines, newsletters)State and National level conferences Member discounts Networking & collaboration Leadership development & growth.
Tennessee Principals Conference
Typically held annually (Sunday-Tuesday) in mid-November, the Annual Tennessee Principals Conference is a great way to enjoy professional learning with colleagues from across the state. TPA provides national level speakers at the conference along with an exhibit area and plenty of breakout sessions. Conference information, including registration information, can be found on the TPA website.
Headquarters Location
TPA Headquarters is located in Johnson City, TN. Membership and conference registration can be sent to the following location:
Tennessee Principals Association
P.O. Box 3623
Johnson City, TN 37602