Putnam School Principals Praise District’s Phone Ban
Putnam County school principals report significant improvements in student engagement and campus culture after one school year of a district-wide ban on cellular devices. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said the policy has allowed students to communicate more effectively. Campbell said it provided providing teachers with more time for direct instruction without digital distractions. […]
Trentham, Herron Get Permanent Principal Posts
Karen Trentham has been named the permanent Executive Principal at Cookeville High School. Trentham took over as interim principal at Cookeville High School last August, just weeks after the school year began. She replaced Max Petett, who resigned for health and personal reasons. Trentham spent 15 years at Cookeville High School. “I am so honored […]
Permanent Cookeville High Principal To Be Selected In Spring
A new principal for Cookeville High School will be selected this spring. Max Petett resigned last month citing health and family issues. The system named Karen Trentham as interim principal for the remainder of the school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said Trentham has expressed interest in taking the job permanently. “Where […]
Cookeville HS Recognized As One Of Best By US News & World Report
Cookeville High School named as one of the best high schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023-2024 Best High School Report evaluates over 17,600 schools nationwide. Cookeville High Principal Karen Trentham said that being included in the list is an honor for her and the school. Trentham said that the ranking only […]
Zavala Named Cookeville High Dean Of Students
Claudia Zavala has been named Cookeville High School’s Dean of Students. Zavala has served 19 years at the school, in the role of Spanish teacher, Vital Lab Facilitator and Assistant Principal. She takes over for Karen Trentham who is serving as Cookeville High School Interim Principal. “I am most excited about working with students, faculty, […]
Trentham Said Cookeville High Adjusting To Change In Leadership
On her first day as Cookeville High School’s Interim Principal, Karen Trentham said she received overwhelming support from faculty and students. Trentham takes over following the resignation of Max Petett this week for health and personal reasons. She said change is never easy, but happening so early in the school year, there’s still learning and […]
Petett Resigns As Cookeville Principal, Trentham Named Interim
Cookeville High School Principal Max Petett has resigned, citing health and personal reasons. Petett has spent four years as principal at Cookeville. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Director Of Schools Corby King said prayers of the system’s staff and students are with Petett. “I appreciate what Max has done for Cookeville High School during […]
