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Administration

 

Dr. Stinnett

Phone: 865-453-3150

EMAIL: kortneystinnett@sevier.org

 

 

Dr. Kortney Stinnett


Dr. Stinnett has been an educator in Sevier County for over 22 years. Since 2007, Dr. Stinnett has held the position of assistant principal at Sevier County High School. Before moving into administration, she taught U.S. History, World Geography, Contemporary Issues, and Teen Leadership. She has also served as an adjunct professor for Lincoln Memorial University. 

Dr. Stinnett earned her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Administration from East Tennessee State University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Education from Cumberland University, an undergraduate specialist certification in Geography from East Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lincoln Memorial University.

 

Tina Carmichael

Phone: 865-453-3150

Email: tinacarmichael@sevier.org

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Tina Carmichael

 

Mrs. Carmichael began her educational career at Sevier County High School.  Most recently, she has served as assistant principal at Sevierville Middle School.  She is excited to transition to Sevier County Junior High with her SMS students, meet new students from other local schools, and be part of the Sevier County Junior High family. 

 

 

Taylor Franklin

 

Phone: 865-453-3150

EMAIL: taylorfranklin@sevier.org

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Taylor Franklin

Dr. Franklin is thrilled to join Sevier County Junior High as Assistant Principal.  Having served six schools in Sevier County; including Northview Junior Academy and Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High, he is excited to be a part of welcoming the students and working with the staff on the new junior high in the Sevierville community. 

 

 

Dr. Sally Helton

Phone: 865-453-3150

EMAIL: sallyhelton@sevier.org

 

Mrs. Sally Helton

Mrs. Sally Helton earned her B.A. in English from Carson-Newman College in 1999 and her M.A. in Education from Tusculum College in 2002. She completed additional graduate studies from Lincoln Memorial University where she earned an Ed.S. in 2003 and from Middle Tennessee State University where she earned an endorsement as a Library Media Specialist in 2019.

Mrs. Helton began her career with the Sevier County School System in 1999. Prior to joining the faculty at Sevier County Junior High, she taught English and Test Prep at Pigeon Forge High School and worked as librarian at Pi Beta Phi Elementary and Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High. Her extra-curricular involvements have included coaching cheerleading and tennis, advising school newspaper and yearbook staffs, and sponsoring the National Honor Society.

Mrs. Helton was Teacher of the Year at the school, district, and regional levels in 2004. She is a 2020 graduate of the Sevier County Schools Leadership Development Academy and a 2022 graduate of Leadership Sevier. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Anna Porter Public Library.