President of Notre Dame High School resigns less than a year into job

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Notre Dame High School is seen on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Notre Dame High School is seen on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

By Wyatt Massey March 1, 2022 2 min read

The president of Notre Dame High School resigned Friday, eight months after he was hired to lead the private Catholic school in Glenwood.

A letter from the Diocese of Knoxville sent to parents and faculty Friday announced the resignation. A reason for the departure was not provided.

“This is to inform you that Kyle Schmitt has resigned as president of Notre Dame High School, effective immediately,” wrote Sedonna Prater, superintendent of Catholic schools for the diocese, in the letter dated Feb. 25. “We extend our best wishes to Mr. Schmitt as he pursues other opportunities in his career. I am pleased to announce that Laura Swenson will remain as principal at NDHS.”