Nathan Strayn
Friendsville,TN
Summary
My leadership experience in BCS has prepared me to excel as a middle school principal by building strong relationships, driving student achievement, and fostering a positive school culture. I bring a proven ability to collaborate, create shared vision, set clear goals, and implement strategic plans. As a relationship-focused, data-informed leader, I’ve led initiatives that improved academic outcomes, strengthened staff retention, and built community trust. With strengths in communication, conflict resolution, and operational management, I’m ready to support Union Grove Middle School’s continued success as a thriving, student-centered learning community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Eagleton Elementary School
12.2018 - Current
- Led vision-setting and strategic goal development aligned with school and district improvement priorities, Facilitated data-driven instruction and curriculum collaboration to support student achievement, Supervised Special Education and ABC behavior programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness, Managed daily operations of facilities, custodial, and cafeteria teams to maintain a safe, efficient campus, Oversaw hiring, training, and evaluation of certified and classified staff, Conducted teacher observations, evaluations, and provided ongoing instructional coaching, Implemented schoolwide improvement initiatives through creating data teams, S-Teams, staff & student engagement, truancy support, and behavior interventions, Championed PBIS and school wide behavior frameworks to foster a positive school climate, Directed professional development planning and budget oversight, Managed athletic operations, including eligibility, scheduling, and supervision
Lead Teacher / Department Chair
Eagleton Middle School
07.2010 - 12.2018
- 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Technology Lead, Department and Grade Level Chair, Leadership Team Member, Crisis Management, Hiring Committee Member, Curriculum, Instruction, and Activities Advisor at School and District Levels, Utilized Proven Instructional Strategies to Motivate Students and Achieve Academic Excellence, Athletics Coach, Filled in as Administrator (2010-2018)
Education
Educational Specialist Degree - Administrative Leadership
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Masters Degree - Instructional Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Skills
- Visionary Leadership
- Special Education
- School and Classroom Management
- K-12 Experience
- Communication Skills
- Discipline
- Collaboration with all Stakeholders
- Challenging and Motivating Staff
- BCS Bus Transportation Committee
- Staff and Student Success Teams
- Teacher Hiring, Evaluation, and Improvement
- PBIS
- Professional Development and PLC’s
- Promoting a positive, caring climate
- Conflict Resolution
Hobbies and Interests
Member of Maryville Vineyard Church, Coaching, Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Traveling, and Spending Quality Time With My Wife and Two Daughters.
Education And Awards
- University of Tennessee Knoxville, Educational Specialist Degree in Administrative Leadership
- Lincoln Memorial University, Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership
- University of Tennessee Knoxville, Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Pellissippi State Community College
- BCS Principal Leadership Academy & UTK Aspiring Leadership Cohort 12
- Eagleton Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2017
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Eagleton Elementary School
12.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher / Department Chair
Eagleton Middle School
07.2010 - 12.2018
Masters Degree - Instructional Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Educational Specialist Degree - Administrative Leadership
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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