Meet the Faculty/Staff - Haywood County Schools

620 West Main Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone: (731) 772-9053 Fax: (731) 772-4032
Resource Center: (731) 772-2330

Administration

Chris Haliburton

Principal
chris.haliburton@hcsk12.net

Christopher Haliburton joined AECC in the spring of 2021; the 2021-2022 school year marks his first full year as principal at AECC. Chris has devoted fourteen years to the educational success of students on the elementary, middle and high school levels, and he has served Haywood County Schools as the assistant principal the last two years. Before arriving at East Side Intermediate School, Mr. Haliburton served in Crockett County Schools as an English Instructor at Crockett County High School and a Reading Instructor at Crockett County Middle School. While serving as an English Instructor at Crockett County High School, Mr. Haliburton has experienced high growth scores, and he has worked in a variety of educational settings from the inclusion classroom to honors level courses. At the middle school level earlier in his career, Mr. Haliburton spent time crafting techniques to ensure respectful and successful relationships with students. Mr. Haliburton received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Lambuth University and his Master of Arts in Education from Bethel University. He completed his certificate of principal education from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Haliburton resides in Crockett County with his wife, Rachel, and their two children.

Teresa Russell

Assistant Principal
teresa.russell@hcsk12.net

Teresa Reece Russell will serve as assistant principal for Anderson Early Childhood Center for the 2021-2022 school year. She is a native of Haywood County and attended Haywood County Schools K-12. She completed her Associates degree at Jackson State Community College, and her undergraduate work at the Lambuth University. She has her Master’s degree in Supervision and Leadership from University of Memphis. Mrs. Russell began her teaching career as a kindergarten teacher in 1994 and has served in various roles throughout the district. She loves being at Anderson with our youngest students. She is married to Dr. Tom Russell, IV and has three children who are all graduates of Haywood High School.

Jeanna Lea

Instructional Facilitator
jeanna.lea@hcsk12.net

Jeanna Lea will be the instructional facilitator for Anderson Early Childhood Center for the 2021-2022 school year. Ms. Lea has been a first grade teacher at Haywood Elementary School since 2000. During the current school year, she has served as a virtual teacher for first graders. Ms. Lea completed her associate of science degree from Jackson State Community College, a BS in elementary education from Union University, and a M.S. Ed. from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Ms. Lea is flexible and always willing to take on any task. During her teaching tenure, she has demonstrated the ability to form deep and lasting relationships with all students, colleagues, and families. Ms. Lea resides in Brownsville with her husband, Jody Lea, and their three children.

Chris Haliburton, Principal
chris.haliburton@hcsk12.net

Teresa Russell, Assistant Principal
teresa.russell@hcsk12.net

Jeanna Lea, Instructional Facilitator
jeanna.lea@hcsk12.net

Audrey Smith, Secretary
audrey.smith@hcsk12.net

Lorraine Wolfe, Office
lorraine.wolfe@hcsk12.net

Gwendolyn Brown, Office
gwen.brown@hcsk12.net

Donna Byrum, Financial Secretary
donna.byrum@hcsk12.net

Dorothy Jackson, School Counselor
dorothy.jackson@hcsk12.net

Vonda Turner, School Nurse
vonda.turner@hcsk12.net

Debra Phillips, Family Resource Center
debra.phillips@hcsk12.net

Juanita Taylor, Save the Children Coordinator
juanita.williams@hcsk12.net

Tina Luster, Save the Children
tina.luster@hcsk12.net