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Haywood County Schools
900 East Main Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone: 731-772-9613
Fax: 731-772-3275
Email:
haywood@k12tn.net.
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Haywood Academic and Justice Academy
900 East Main Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
731-772-3991


Principal: Gail Wade (wadeg1@k12tn.net )
Gail Wade, a native of Georgia, holds a bachelor of science degree in political science from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn., a master’s degree in guidance and counseling and an Ed.S degree in curriculum and supervision. She has either taught or been an administrator on all levels of education and is currently principal at the Haywood Academic and Justice Academy for students 7th through 12th grades who have been expelled from their regular school setting. She has seven teachers at the academy. She and her husband, Travis, have three daughters.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Haywood Academic and Justice Academy is to help all students learn and improve their talents and capabilities so they will develop into productive and successful citizens; therefore the students will become learners for life.

Vision: The vision of the Haywood Academic and Justice Academy is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills for living and participating in a democratic society. As an educational institution, we seek to foster an environment in which each student is afforded a variety of experiences. The Haywood Academic and Justice Academy seeks to challenge each student as an individual on his or her own level as a means of working toward this goal. It is our ideal that each student develop a spirit of inquiry and a respect for knowledge, and that he or she be taught to think logically, independently and creatively.

Leadership class visits schools

Haywood County Education Day, held on February 12, is in conjunction with the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Program. The leadership class began their day by viewing the Principals' Exhibition in the back corridor of the Haywood Board of Education office, followed by greetings from members of the District Senior Staff and school overviews led by each HCS principal.

The Leadership Class then visited Sunny Hill, East Side, HHS Business and Career and Tech Departments, Whiteville Technology Center Brownsville Site, and the Haywood County Academic and Justice Academy. Lastly, the class spent time in discussion with School Superintendent, Marlon King. Leadership Board member hosts fo the day were Yvette Blue, Asst. Principal, East Side and Janet Ward, Account Manager, Lasco Fittings. Leadership Board Chairman, Jo Matherne was also in attendance.

The Leadership Class is pictured here with Academic and Justice Academy Principal Gail Wade.
 

Brett Grant named Justice Academy Teacher of the Year


Brett Grant

Brett Grant, who teaches biology, world history, American history and general science at the Haywood County Schools Academic and Justice Academy, was selected by his peers as the Teacher of the Year.

He has been teaching for 10 years, three of them in Haywood County. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Martin and holds a bachelor of science degree in health and human performance.

“I became a teacher to try and help students of all backgrounds better themselves through education and become productive members of society,” Mr. Grant said.

 


 
 

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