Bethany Wilson
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
An educational leader with a proven track record of driving academic success and fostering collaborative school environment. Expertise in data analysis, curriculum development, staff training, and family engagement. Known for an intentional and results-driven focus that aligns with institutional goals and changing educational needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Gladeville Middle School
01.2019 - Current
Achievements
- Reward School: 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025
- Letter Grade A School: 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025
- U.S. News & World Report Ranking: #24 in Tennessee, #1 in Wilson County (2025)
- Niche Ranking: #34 in Tennessee, #1 in Wilson County (2026)
Responsibilities
- Establishing the vision, culture, and academic expectations of GMS
- Establishing the inaugural PTO & recruiting parent volunteers to support student activities
- Recruiting and hiring top teaching talent
- Designing a school-level Aspiring Administrator Program
- Rolling out district instructional initiatives with fidelity and serving as a model school for in-district and out-of-district leaders and teachers to observe
- Providing differentiated professional development for novice, beginning, and experienced teachers
- Developing the initial school budget and maintaining fiscal solvency through robust fundraising and strategic facilities usage agreements
- Building capacity in assistant principals and teacher leaders through feedback and mentoring
- Setting expectations for PLCs, with a focus on data analysis, action steps, and deep planning with high-quality instructional materials
- Overseeing a successful athletics program, including the hiring and evaluating of coaches
- Maintaining a positive school climate, with a strong focus on student wellbeing
- Establishing a safe school climate, with a focus on implementing the code of conduct fairly and consistently
Assistant Principal
West Wilson Middle School
01.2015 - 12.2018
Achievements
- Reward School: 2017-2018 & 2018-2019
Responsibilities
- Serving as a discipline officer, parent liaison, and IEP/504 LEA for all 6th grade students
- Overseeing 5th to 6th Grade transitions & 6th grade scheduling
- Administering teacher evaluations
- Serving as the ELA PLC Leader
- Providing feedback on all ELA lesson plans
- Progress monitoring the school RTI program
- Training RTI interventionists and overseeing data team meetings
- Engaging in parent outreach by writing the school newsletter
Education
Ed.D. - Leadership Studies
Marshall University
05-2026
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
David Lipscomb University
05-2014
B.A. - English Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
08-2001
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- NASSP National Educational Leadership Awards – Washington, D.C., April 2026
- NASSP Middle School Principal of the Year, Tennessee (state level) and Middle Tennessee (regional)
- 6-12 English Curriculum Committee – Wilson County Schools, 2024-2025
- Code of Conduct Committee – Wilson County Schools, 2023-2026
- McREL Balanced Leadership Trainer – Wilson County Schools, 2018- 2023
- TRIAD School Leadership Academy – TDOE/Vanderbilt, June 2022
- Tennessee Innovative Leaders Institute – TSIN, 2020-2021
- GASL (Governor’s Academy of School Leadership) – TDOE/Vanderbilt, 2017
- TASL Assistant Principal Induction Academy – TDOE, 2015-2017
- LEAD Conference Presenter – Wilson County Schools, October 2014
- TNCore Grades 9-12 Literacy Training – TDOE, June & September 2014
- Aspiring Administrators Program – Wilson County Schools, January 2014-May 2014
- Mid-Cumberland ELA Pacing Guide Team & Wilson County Pacing Guide Committee – TDOE/WCS, January-May 2014
- TNCore ELA Common Core Training (Grades 11-12) – TDOE, July 2013
- TCAP Writing Assessment Scoring Committee – TDOE, February 2012
- Wilson County 9th Grade Common Assessment Team (CAT) – Wilson County Schools, 2010-2012
- AP Language & Composition Training – Atlanta, GA, July 2007
- AP Literature & Composition Training – Bowling Green, KY, June 2007
- International Baccalaureate MYP Training – Head of Schools/Coordination – Toronto, Ontario, January 2006
- Ninth Grade Writing Assessment Anchor Paper Scoring – MNPS, May 2005, May 2004
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Training – Language A1 – Vancouver, British Columbia, February 2004
- Language! Training – MNPS, June 2002
Teacher Leadership Highlights
- Wilson Central HS (2010-2014), Franklin Road Academy (2007-2010), Hunters Lane HS (2005-2007), & Hillwood HS (2002-2005)
- English Department Chair – Wilson Central High School, 2013-2014
- Literacy Specialist – Wilson Central High School, 2012-2014
- National Honor Society Sponsor – Wilson Central High School, 2010-2013
- Head Freshman Class Sponsor – Franklin Road Academy, 2009-2010
- Newspaper Sponsor – Franklin Road Academy, 2007-2010
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Coordinator – Hunters Lane High School, 2005-2007
- SACS Committee Chair – Hillwood High School, 2004-2005
- Head Freshman Class Sponsor – Hillwood High School, 2003-2005
- Musical Director and Accompanist for Theater and Band Department – Hillwood High School, 2003-2005
Certification
- ILL-P Professional Administrator License
- English 7-12 Professional Teaching License
Timeline
Principal
Gladeville Middle School
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal
West Wilson Middle School
01.2015 - 12.2018
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
David Lipscomb University
B.A. - English Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Ed.D. - Leadership Studies
Marshall University