Susan Brown, interim principal of Griffith Elementary School in Sequatchie County, Tenn., stands in front of the school. She will become principal in January 2013.DUNLAP, Tenn. — When Susan Brown was a little girl, she played “school” with her younger brother. But she never saw herself as a teacher.
She pursued a pre-medicine track in college, but quickly realized her true calling was in education and psychology. Today, she’s the interim principal of Griffith Elementary School until January, when the job officially will be hers.
“I have the fullest respect for her,” said Sarai Pierce, the former principal who was promoted to a superintendency. “Griffith is in great hands. My little girl is there.”
Brown was a school counselor for eight years, then became assistant principal at Griffith and served four years. When Pierce was promoted to the district office to serve as the pre-k through fifth-grade superintendent, several people were interviewed for the job.
Pierce said Brown is a perfect fit, and she would know since they were administrative partners for several years.